1995 Civic-Started using oil
My 1995 Civic has 168,000 miles, no oil usage until last 6,000 miles,now
uses a quart avery 1500 miles. Is this normal wear and tear or any other suggestions why oil usage just started? ( I change oil every 3,000) |
Re: 1995 Civic-Started using oil
May need new valve guides (seals). Have a mechanic inspect your car. Have
you changed oil weights or brands? The important thing with oil is to stay consistent with both brand and weight. Yours should take 5w30. I recommend either Havoline or Exxon (Superflo). Those are the two I've used in my 1990 Civic and they have worked well for me. (I used Havoline the most) Jonathan "Dale & Ruth Hinshaw" <drh@powwwer.net> wrote in message news:10duvn4kgumfn09@corp.supernews.com... > My 1995 Civic has 168,000 miles, no oil usage until last 6,000 miles,now > uses a quart avery 1500 miles. Is this normal wear and tear or any other > suggestions why oil usage just started? ( I change oil every 3,000) > > |
Re: 1995 Civic-Started using oil
A few easy possibilities:
1. Is the exterior of the engine covered with oil? If so, your valve cover gasket or grommets may simply need replacement. 2. When's the last time you replaced the PCV valve? If it's clogged, it will tend to overpressurize the crankcase, likewise overpressuring various engine seals like the oil pan gasket, and causing oil to leak out. Replace the PCV valve. Clean off engine. Monitor for "blown seals" due to previous overpressurization. If you see no evidence of mere leakage (like on the engine or on the floor beneath the car where it's parked), start investigating the condition of the pistons, etc. for excessive oil burning, as others no doubt will be suggesting here. "Dale & Ruth Hinshaw" <drh@powwwer.net> wrote > My 1995 Civic has 168,000 miles, no oil usage until last 6,000 miles,now > uses a quart avery 1500 miles. Is this normal wear and tear or any other > suggestions why oil usage just started? ( I change oil every 3,000) |
Re: 1995 Civic-Started using oil
Dale & Ruth Hinshaw wrote:
> My 1995 Civic has 168,000 miles, no oil usage until last 6,000 miles,now > uses a quart avery 1500 miles. Is this normal wear and tear or any other > suggestions why oil usage just started? ( I change oil every 3,000) > ================= A sudden onset of oil consumption usually follows running the engine out of oil, or the PCV is stuck OPEN, sucking the oil vapour out of the crankcase. It's an inexpensive part, and easy to replace yourself, on the '95. 'curly' |
Re: 1995 Civic-Started using oil
"Dale & Ruth Hinshaw" <drh@powwwer.net> wrote in message news:10duvn4kgumfn09@corp.supernews.com... > My 1995 Civic has 168,000 miles, no oil usage until last 6,000 miles,now > uses a quart avery 1500 miles. Is this normal wear and tear or any other > suggestions why oil usage just started? ( I change oil every 3,000) > > Are you blowin' smoke? Peter H |
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