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.

 

I just hit 1150 miles yesterday and it hasn't consumed anything yet.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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!!!!

 

no use, checked every fill up, about 9-11 gallons...950 miles of smiles so far.

 

Just an update on my S, almost 1300 miles and no oil used.

 

just passed 2100 and oil level still looking good

 

1200 miles, always check at fuel stop...no use.