Burning Oil?
I had my oil changed today and the mechanic noted that only a quart or so came out when he drained the oil. After checking a couple things he found black residue on the inside of the exhaust pipe and informed me that I'm burning oil. It sounds like a logical diagnosis to me but I can't find any information on Honda Hybrid's burning oil. Has anyone experienced this? Could it be something else?
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I've decided I would never go to Jiffy Lube again. My last car kind of went downhill after using Jiffy Lube for its regular oil changes.
Maybe they never added the proper amount of oil to your car, and I bet they did not use the proper oil designated for the car. |
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Re: Burning Oil?
Originally Posted by Gairwyn
(Post 244032)
I've decided I would never go to Jiffy Lube again. My last car kind of went downhill after using Jiffy Lube for its regular oil changes.
Maybe they never added the proper amount of oil to your car, and I bet they did not use the proper oil designated for the car. if you ever saw the shoddy work claims against them you'd never take your car there. |
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My car is now doing this as well. 2004 Manual w/100218 on the ODO, purchased w/86k on ODO. I do my own oil changes since I got the car only a year ago. 0w-20 always. Suspect oil in car when bought was wrong, though. I got the malfunction indicator light day before yesterday (second time this has happened to me, last time I pulled the code for Oil pressure). First thing I checked was the oil. Nothing on the dipstick. Went ahead and changed it since it was due (5k changes here). About 1 quart came out and it was really really dirty. No signs of leaking in garage, on plastic piece under oil pan, or on engine area in general. Haven't really checked for smoke.
Suggestions when I stopped past the dealer... Honda's standard for burning oil is 1 quart/1,500 miles. If it burns more than that it is definitely a major internal problem ($$$). He suggested I check my oil often and note my mileage and how much I put in if I have to. If it is more than standard, it definitely needs to be brought in. If it is puffing blue smoke after sitting (check in the morning, he suggested) then it is also internal, but probably just a gasket or something less major. He suggested I come in for an inspection where they can clean the engine to see if any oil gets added via leakage. But, for now I have a note going in my phone so I can keep track. Since I've only had the car a year and have already replaced the battery, I'm hoping it isn't major, but fear it may be. Vacation is coming up and that will be the true test. Driving over 1k miles one way. He suggested I carry 4 quarts with me just in case lol. |
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