Civic burning oil

BrittanyT · 2010-11-26T01:38:25+00:00

. Not sure exactly how much but between regular oil changes it goes basically empty. There are no noticable leaks, no oil in the coolant, and no smoke clouds. What is the most common problem?? Thanks for any help!

2003 HONDA CIVIC

175,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC

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KHLOW2008

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Hi Jordan Kaiser,

Oil consumption is not habitual to Honda, it happens to ALL cars if the age of the engine is old.

Seals will leak due to hardening over age and if oil treatment are used, it accelerates the problem especially if the engine is not used regularly.

The main item causing the problem are the valve seals, which if replaced can reduce the oil consumption by at least 70 %, that is my modest estimate based on experience. No head removal required.

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