2002 Honda Accord Oil dissappearing

2002 HONDA ACCORD
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KYSCHOTT
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My check engine light was on for a few days. Then Oil light came on. Oil was very low, put oil in both lights went out. Three days later the oil seems to be disappearing, no visible leakage anywhere. HELP. What could be the cause.
Apr 1, 2008 at 2:42 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Take the vehicle in and get either a compression test or a leak down test done. The oil is leaving out the tailpipe I suspect and you need to know more.
Apr 1, 2008 at 4:48 PM
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KYSCHOTT
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If oil was leaking out of the tailpipe wouldn't there be smoke? There is no smoke. :D
Apr 2, 2008 at 5:35 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The heat from the engine is such that it can burn off the oil without smoke. When you get the smoke, the oil leak is too much for the engine heat to overcome. Do the test.
Apr 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM
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H2
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Replace the pcv valve and your problem will go away.
Mar 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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