Oil consumption decline, engine break-in
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Oil consumption decline, engine break-in
I've got about 6000 miles on my 2002 now. I took a look back at my oil additions, and I see a consistent decline in oil consumption over time.
Started at 0.5 qt per 1000 miles, then went down to 0.4, 0.3, 0.2, and now 0.1 quarts per 1000 miles.
I tried graphing oil consumption versus miles, and it was basically a straight line. I expect by 7500 miles my oil consumption will bottom out and be insignificant, marking the end of the engine break-in. About the same time I will be going to synthetic oil.
Just information I promised I would provide a few months ago...
Started at 0.5 qt per 1000 miles, then went down to 0.4, 0.3, 0.2, and now 0.1 quarts per 1000 miles.
I tried graphing oil consumption versus miles, and it was basically a straight line. I expect by 7500 miles my oil consumption will bottom out and be insignificant, marking the end of the engine break-in. About the same time I will be going to synthetic oil.
Just information I promised I would provide a few months ago...
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I'm still consuming oil after 63k miles. I put in about 1 quart per 3k miles.
At 40k miles, I had a compression/leakdown test(for another problem) and everything was within spec. I've also dynoed at 60k miles and pulled a 203hp/137ft-lb torque(w/ HKS Exhaust). My motor isn't the best, but it's not bad for being pushed hard it's entire life.
I believe that oil consumption is directly related to the amount of VTEC'ing that the engine is subjected to. So therefore, I can only say that those of you who don't burn oil also don't VTEC.
Rebuttle?
At 40k miles, I had a compression/leakdown test(for another problem) and everything was within spec. I've also dynoed at 60k miles and pulled a 203hp/137ft-lb torque(w/ HKS Exhaust). My motor isn't the best, but it's not bad for being pushed hard it's entire life.
I believe that oil consumption is directly related to the amount of VTEC'ing that the engine is subjected to. So therefore, I can only say that those of you who don't burn oil also don't VTEC.
Rebuttle?
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I've noticed my oil consumption going down over time. I've also noticed my mileage (mpg) go up. Is there a relationship?
Is it likely that my oil consumption will approach 0 and my mpg be at its highest when the engine is broken in?
Is it likely that my oil consumption will approach 0 and my mpg be at its highest when the engine is broken in?
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