Do you know what year had that problem? I remember reading on the forum but its been a while.

I had an ap2 (2007) which didn't have any excess oil consumption.


I am looking for a used ap1 or ap2. What year did the cars had that problem?


TIA,
tnt

 

Some cars burn oil, some don't. Some burn more than others. Some burn more only with certain oils. To my knowledge, there's no specific year and no changes were made to address oil burning. Lots of variables here - break in procedure, driving habits, time spent in vtec, etc.

 

AP1 is more prone to oil consumption. As jeffbrig says, it isnt a guarantee one way or the other, but it was more prevalent in the early years. Primarily you consider an older car/higher mileage is going to be more likely to have issues in that area.

 

Edit: I lied, it's not quite as drastic as I made it out to be.

 

My 2006 doesn't burn any noticeable oil between changes. *knock on wood*

 

I've only had mine for about a little over a month. When I checked the oil at the dealership it was golden, and close to full. I Started a royal purple regiment last weekend, and when I drained it less than two quarts came out.

Its either burning alot of oil or my oil pan gasket needs to be redone.

 

AP1's are more prone to oil use. My unit has 64K and I have run full synthetic in since break-in. I use about a quart around every 2000mi and has since new. With very little V-Tec. I suspect the 9000 rpm engine runs higher speeds due to gearing(but not really sure)
If you v-Tec much I would say check it every 1000 mi or sooner until you get a feel for it.

Plus the oil dipstick on the AP1's can lie to you. You should clean and reinsert it several times and look a BOTH sides of the stick. One side can say full and one can say 1qt low. Obviously use the lowest reading.
I have gotten used to the double checking. Honda engineers messed the dipstick design which is a bummer due to the oil consumption issue. Rest of the car has had ZERO problems. I am still on the original plugs, pads, shocks and clutch and the have many more miles left.

Plus I recommend let the engine warm up a little before nailing it. The oil viscosity should be lower warm and give more flow. Estimates of 80-90% of engine wear occurs due to cold starts. That is why synthetic is better, it usually flows more readily when cold than petro for the same weight.

 

Seems a lot.

 

Yea, last time i did an oil change on my 01 sc'd, only 2 quarts came out. I check like a week before the oil change and it said i had good oil. The dipstick does lie to you.

 

Yeah, it does, but then again, the dipstick truly does lie to you. I usually put a little in just to be safe. I'm going to check right now and see where it's at.

Edit: Just checked, hasn't burned any oil in the last 2 weeks. It's right above the middle X... All seems well. I changed the oil about 2k miles ago and it still looks almost new.