1997 Honda Civic Oil loss

152,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MAXIMUMCRAZY
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Hi,

My Civic has lost ~4 quarts of oil in between oil changes. There's no signs of externa leaks - no dark spots on the driveway, none of the tell-tale sludge accumulating on the engine's exterior. Any idea what's going on and how do I address it? I just bought the car used from a dealer ~ 3 months ago.

Thanks!
Aug 18, 2008 at 3:43 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi maximumcrazy,

I suspect the valve seals to be bad causing oil consumption. Get them replaced and all should be well.
Aug 19, 2008 at 3:35 AM
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