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hifichip-si76 · 05-11-2007, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the replies,

The car had about 3 miles on it. It seems to run perfectly well.

This is my fourth Honda and the first time I've ever had to check the oil so much.

I'm way past the break-in period, with almost 6k miles on it and a couple of oil changes (natural oil so far).

After a few more hundred miles, I bring it back to check the exact amount of oil left.

I check it pretty much every day. It's holding at the lower marker-just enough oil.

As for the hostile comments, no harm done.

hifichip-si76 · 05-24-2007, 04:18 PM

If anyone is interested-

went back to Honda at 600 miles. It had lost about a half-quart of oil. I thought that was kind of a lot, but the service boss said it was about average for a K20. He suggests I not do anything else-just add a half a quart every 800 miles or so and keep checking it.

**EyesofFreedom** · 05-24-2007, 06:28 PM

still just doesnt sound right to me.

LYNMOUTH · 12-06-2007, 11:11 AM

Just a general query on this topic.Do Civic 1.6 Vtec engines have any history of excessive oil consumption after about 40K miles or more.

Desmond

**HondaME** · 12-06-2007, 03:08 PM

hello Desmond, welcome to HondaClub! I don't believe that's the case... if the oil level is dropping it's possible there's a leak somewhere. Have you checked for oil leaks?

LYNMOUTH · 12-07-2007, 09:57 AM

I am running a 95 Accord Aerodeck at the moment which has been great,but I no longer need a large car.I asked the general question as I am considering buying a Civic 1.6 Auto and wondered if people with experience have had any underlying issues with the power or transmission units.

Screwd-up civic · 12-09-2007, 08:01 AM

Hmmm!, Very interesting subject. I have a 98 civic ex(non-Si) I 168K I want to convert over. To enhance the engine life. Is that possible?

**FiRe_OpTiKz©** · 12-12-2007, 03:11 PM

the tech could have forgot to reset your light

hifichip-si76 · 01-09-2008, 02:31 PM

I finally got mine fixed-there was a leaky valve cover. You have to be really persistent!

Lawless28 · 03-29-2008, 11:57 AM

theyre right. the only fighting going on should be 4bangers vs. V8's. Just remember we all have a common goal here

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05-11-2007, 03:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	Thanks for the replies, The car had about 3 miles on it. It seems to run perfectly well. This is my fourth Honda and the first time I've ever had to check the oil so much. I'm way past the break-in period, with almost 6k miles on it and a couple of oil changes (natural oil so far). After a few more hundred miles, I bring it back to check the exact amount of oil left. I check it pretty much every day. It's holding at the lower marker-just enough oil. As for the hostile comments, no harm done.

05-24-2007, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	If anyone is interested- went back to Honda at 600 miles. It had lost about a half-quart of oil. I thought that was kind of a lot, but the service boss said it was about average for a K20. He suggests I not do anything else-just add a half a quart every 800 miles or so and keep checking it.

12-06-2007, 11:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
LYNMOUTH Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FERNDOWN, Other/Not listed United Kingdom Posts: 2	Just a general query on this topic.Do Civic 1.6 Vtec engines have any history of excessive oil consumption after about 40K miles or more. Desmond

12-06-2007, 03:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
HondaME HondaClub President Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas United States Posts: 1,307	hello Desmond, welcome to HondaClub! I don't believe that's the case... if the oil level is dropping it's possible there's a leak somewhere. Have you checked for oil leaks?

12-07-2007, 09:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
LYNMOUTH Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FERNDOWN, Other/Not listed United Kingdom Posts: 2	I am running a 95 Accord Aerodeck at the moment which has been great,but I no longer need a large car.I asked the general question as I am considering buying a Civic 1.6 Auto and wondered if people with experience have had any underlying issues with the power or transmission units.

12-09-2007, 08:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
Screwd-up civic Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Landover, Maryland United States Posts: 16	Hmmm!, Very interesting subject. I have a 98 civic ex(non-Si) I 168K I want to convert over. To enhance the engine life. Is that possible?

01-09-2008, 02:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	I finally got mine fixed-there was a leaky valve cover. You have to be really persistent!