I have a 2000 Honda Civic EX with 74,000 miles on it (I-4 VTEC 127 hp engine). I notice that about every 45 days I have to add some oil because it is down about 1 qt. There are no oil leaks on the garage floor and I don't smell anything or see anything unusual in the exhaust. When I compare it to my wife's Camry the oil also tends to turn darker more quickly after an oil change. Is there anything I can do about this or is it just too difficult (and not dangerous enough to the engine) to track down? I have thought about the oil additives they have at Pep Boys, but I am not sure if they would do more harm then good.
Jun 12, 2007 at 8:18 AM