Oil on Spark Plugs
04-19-2013, 07:40 PM
#12
Xviper and SillyB, if you guys think those look normal, you have a real diminished idea of what a good running F motor looks like. When was the last time you checked your plugs? 
There is obviously oil contamination on the plug, which shouldn't be there. (the one on far right has me really concerned) Whether its isolated to just the tube seals, or is burning it, I cant verify from the poor pics, but I'm not encouraged by what we can see. Especially considering the OP already verified its high oil consumption issues. The S uses oil, some more then others and some none at all. Ive had 4 different motors in my car over its life to current, and in my experience, if there is actually signs of oil residue at the tip, its consumption rate is highly excessive, and warrants a comp and leak down test and to start monitoring how much oil is used per 1k miles.
OP, verify that your tube seals are not leaking, if they are replace them. Replace your spark plugs and start tracking your oil usage, if your burning one Quart or more per 1k miles, Honda has deemed your usage is excessive and warrants some testing as mentioned. I burn 1/3-1/2 quart per 1 k miles depending, and my plugs show no signs of oil burning, they are light tan in color as they should be, and dry. Keep us posted.
There is obviously oil contamination on the plug, which shouldn't be there. (the one on far right has me really concerned) Whether its isolated to just the tube seals, or is burning it, I cant verify from the poor pics, but I'm not encouraged by what we can see. Especially considering the OP already verified its high oil consumption issues. The S uses oil, some more then others and some none at all. Ive had 4 different motors in my car over its life to current, and in my experience, if there is actually signs of oil residue at the tip, its consumption rate is highly excessive, and warrants a comp and leak down test and to start monitoring how much oil is used per 1k miles.
OP, verify that your tube seals are not leaking, if they are replace them. Replace your spark plugs and start tracking your oil usage, if your burning one Quart or more per 1k miles, Honda has deemed your usage is excessive and warrants some testing as mentioned. I burn 1/3-1/2 quart per 1 k miles depending, and my plugs show no signs of oil burning, they are light tan in color as they should be, and dry. Keep us posted.
04-19-2013, 07:56 PM
#13
BTW, I check my plugs every 8000 to 10,000 kms and I've checked S2000s with nearly 200,000 kms and if those were my plugs, I would not be concerned but then, I'm a nobody and I don't know a thing.
04-19-2013, 08:11 PM
#14
Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1366429203' post='22486624
Xviper and SillyB, if you guys think those look normal, you have a real diminished idea of what a good running F motor looks like. When was the last time you checked your plugs?
BTW, I check my plugs every 8000 to 10,000 kms and I've checked S2000s with nearly 200,000 kms and if those were my plugs, I would not be concerned but then, I'm a nobody and I don't know a thing.
No where did I say tear into the motor
Instead of feeling the need to displaying your ego, why don't you knock it off and just be helpful instead?
04-19-2013, 08:53 PM
#15
Ok so rather then your previous position of 'its fine', you agree with me then on my recommendation of mapping oil consumption and performing a leak down and comp test. Being completely dismissive based on those particular pictures, is should I say Careless? At minimum his tube seals are bad, yet no where did I see in your post recommending to replace these. Why? You know people will listen to what you say, why not say something valuable in this thread, or maybe don't bother posting?
No where did I say tear into the motor
Instead of feeling the need to displaying your ego, why don't you knock it off and just be helpful instead?
No where did I say tear into the motor
Instead of feeling the need to displaying your ego, why don't you knock it off and just be helpful instead?
Oh and before you changed your post that used to read: "You off your game or what?"
My answer is after 13 years of dealing with idiots on this forum who want to show off their mental muscle and take me down a notch, I simply don't give a f*ck. I'm no longer justifying anything nor am I going to prove anything or feel I have to back anything up. Listen to me, don't listen to me. You wanna challenge me, go ahead. Have a great 1 person battle. I'm outa here.
04-19-2013, 09:09 PM
#17
Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1366431116' post='22486639
Ok so rather then your previous position of 'its fine', you agree with me then on my recommendation of mapping oil consumption and performing a leak down and comp test. Being completely dismissive based on those particular pictures, is should I say Careless? At minimum his tube seals are bad, yet no where did I see in your post recommending to replace these. Why? You know people will listen to what you say, why not say something valuable in this thread, or maybe don't bother posting?
No where did I say tear into the motor
Instead of feeling the need to displaying your ego, why don't you knock it off and just be helpful instead?
No where did I say tear into the motor
Instead of feeling the need to displaying your ego, why don't you knock it off and just be helpful instead?
Oh and before you changed your post that used to read: "You off your game or what?"
My answer is after 13 years of dealing with idiots on this forum who want to show off their mental muscle and take me down a notch, I simply don't give a f*ck. I'm no longer justifying anything nor am I going to prove anything or feel I have to back anything up. Listen to me, don't listen to me. You wanna challenge me, go ahead. Have a great 1 person battle. I'm outa here.
At least I showed the courtesy to back off on you. Later
