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Old 11-20-2003, 10:09 AM
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Just wondering is any of the 04 owners out there have noticed any oil usage during break-in?

I have about 850 miles on mine right now and the car doesn't appear to have used any oil.
Old 11-29-2003, 09:16 AM
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I just hit 1150 miles yesterday and it hasn't consumed anything yet.
Old 11-29-2003, 09:40 AM
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Be carefull. Most '00 - '03s dont burn oil right away, they usually start around 2000 to 3000 miles and can easily burn a quart or more during a tank. Then after about 7K to 10K miles the oil burning drops to near zero. I dont suspect the '04s should be any different.
Old 11-29-2003, 06:29 PM
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My '03 didn't burn a measurable amount of oil until I got past 1,000 miles and then it burned a quart from then until I just changed it at 3,750. Do not assume that you are ever out of the woods. At a minimum, check the oil each time you get gas.
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Not all cars burn oil right? My car didn't burn any oil during the break in period. And it dosn't burn any oil now
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Without going into detail, a A/H Rep informed me that it is standard and acceptable for your car to burn a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. Set a routine to check it and document when you do check it, that way if you ever end up with a problem you have plenty of information to support your side. Honda seems to use low oil as an excuse not to cover problems under the warranty!!!!
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no use, checked every fill up, about 9-11 gallons...950 miles of smiles so far.
Old 12-01-2003, 09:33 AM
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Just an update on my S, almost 1300 miles and no oil used.
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just passed 2100 and oil level still looking good
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1200 miles, always check at fuel stop...no use.


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