Engine Oil Question

[typeRtart]

Hey I had my ep3 fully serviced about 5 and a half months ago, and I have since done 5k miles in it, I went to check the oil level in it and found that there was about 1 litre missing, there are no oil marks on the floor. So i poo'd my pants and topped it up. Is this normal or do I have a problem?

Many thanks
Dan

 

[civeeek]

Have a look through the oil section on here. You will read some members get through 1lt every 1000 miles or less! Perfectly normal...

 

[hippy43]

As above some K20's burn oil for fun 1 litre a month isn't uncommon. I check my oil once a week without fail and mine doesn't burn much, hardly any at all in fact.
I would urge you to do the same, bud. These engines are pretty much bullet proof but you must keep the oil topped up.

 

[Neily03]

Upto 1litre per 620miles is considered acceptable by Honda.

 

[Suits]

Upto 1litre per 620miles is considered acceptable by Honda.

^^^^
This, and change your knickers .







Then post them to me ......

 

[Jermal]

You either get a thirsty K20 or not. I've got a thirsty one.

Gets you into the habit of regularly checking your oil, which is never a bad thing.

 

[typeRtart]

Ahh cheers for the heads up guys! really helpful! Thought I had got myself a duff one :S

 

[snottybadger]

You either get a thirsty K20 or not. I've got a thirsty one.

Gets you into the habit of regularly checking your oil, which is never a bad thing.

Same with H22, I was lucky as mine barely used a drop even with over 100k on it.

 

[56TypeR]

My experience is that the oil used makes a difference. On 0w30 shell helix (which is semi synth) my car used a ltr in around 3k miles. After changing to 5w40 silkolene pro s (fully synth) it has burned around 200 ml in 4k miles.