Expected oil consumption
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Expected oil consumption
Having just filled up my tank for the second time (delivery was last week, with a full tank), I checked my oil again. I checked the oil level after the tank was filled. Therefore, a couple of minutes elapsed, allowing the engine to cool a little.
Anyways, the oil level is still reading at the X just below the H (high) mark on the stick. I thought I should expect the first couple of fuel-ups would yield lower oil levels. Is this correct? Am I reading the oil at the right engine temperature?
I am about to finish with the break-in period. I understand this period to be the primary time for the rings to be seated (with oil?). However, if I'm not loosing any oil, is my break-in period over?
I want to take care of the car, so I can beat on it like a racer
Thanx
Anyways, the oil level is still reading at the X just below the H (high) mark on the stick. I thought I should expect the first couple of fuel-ups would yield lower oil levels. Is this correct? Am I reading the oil at the right engine temperature?
I am about to finish with the break-in period. I understand this period to be the primary time for the rings to be seated (with oil?). However, if I'm not loosing any oil, is my break-in period over?
I want to take care of the car, so I can beat on it like a racer
Thanx
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oil consumption vary from engine to engine. you just have to check frequently to make sure you dont let it drop below the lower limit. my new S has 2300 mi now and i have added 3/4 quart to it already. oil consumption is not a good indicator on the progress of the break-in preocess. just follow honda's recommendation.
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I've heard of people going through oil on this car. My car is over two years old with about 50k miles on it and it never needs oil. I don't think I've ever had to add oil in between oil changes, even after going to the track. I do check it frequently though.
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I got my car back in Oct. and have about 1900 miles on it now and have never had to add a drop. It is still up to the Full marker. Maybe yours is the same.
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Mine sucked down about 1 1/2 quarts between 2,200- 2,400 miles. Just all at once, man was I surprised! For the first 4,000 miles and driving at high RPMs, my car would use some oil. Usually it was after some hard driving in the country, it might be down 1 X. I'm approaching 7,000 miles now and it has stopped using oil. From other post I have read on this board, every car seems to different. Is that because of the engine build (our F20C is a hand built engine) or the owner's driving habits, probably a little of both. So play it safe and just keep checking.
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