satmech wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:36:34 +0000, Tegger wrote:
>
>> "http://www.ClubPlug.net - Your Source for Online Spark Plug Cross
>> Reference Catalogs!" <clubplug@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1184609515.692129.282400@w3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> I have a 1997 Honda Civic LX and the engine seems to burn way too much
>>> oil. I suspect that one of the "rings" may be shot. However, someone
>>> told me that the "PCV" value can also cause oil to be "burned".
>>>
>>> Can anyone confirm this?
>>>
>>> I was thinking of changing the valve, way easier than changing a
>>> piston ring.
>>> :-)
>>>
>>> The only problem is that the amount of oil being burned is way to high
>>> for the PCV to be the cause, in my opinion.
>>>
>>> The car burns about 2 liters per oil change cycle.
>>>
>>
>> What is the duration of the "oil change cycle"? How many miles in between
>> changes?
>>
>
> Honda says 3750 for oil and 7500 for oil and filter. 3000 or 3750 for
> both is common.

that's the recreational oil change schedule. normal service schedule is
7.5k for older hondas, 10k+ on newer ones. why propagate oilco
propaganda? they suck enough money out of your wallet at the gas pump -
don't need to waste more of it from the oil drain plug.

 

On Jul 17, 3:09 am, satmech <satm...@mphgarage.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:36:34 +0000, Tegger wrote:
> > "http://www.ClubPlug.net- Your Source for Online Spark Plug Cross
> > Reference Catalogs!" <clubp...@hotmail.com> wrote in
> >news:1184609515.692129.282400@w3g2000hsg.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >> Hi
>
> >> I have a 1997 Honda Civic LX and the engine seems to burn way too much
> >> oil. I suspect that one of the "rings" may be shot. However, someone
> >> told me that the "PCV" value can also cause oil to be "burned".
>
> >> Can anyone confirm this?
>
> >> I was thinking of changing the valve, way easier than changing a
> >> piston ring.
> >>:-)
>
> >> The only problem is that the amount of oil being burned is way to high
> >> for the PCV to be the cause, in my opinion.
>
> >> The car burns about 2 liters per oil change cycle.
>
> > What is the duration of the "oil change cycle"? How many miles in between
> > changes?
>
> Honda says 3750 for oil and 7500 for oil and filter. 3000 or 3750 for
> both is common.

Hi Folks

Thank you for all the information.

I will take a look at it, this coming weekend.
:-)

Thank you again.
Frank

 

On Jul 17, 3:09 am, satmech <satm...@mphgarage.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:36:34 +0000, Tegger wrote:
> > "http://www.ClubPlug.net- Your Source for Online Spark Plug Cross
> > Reference Catalogs!" <clubp...@hotmail.com> wrote in
> >news:1184609515.692129.282400@w3g2000hsg.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >> Hi
>
> >> I have a 1997 Honda Civic LX and the engine seems to burn way too much
> >> oil. I suspect that one of the "rings" may be shot. However, someone
> >> told me that the "PCV" value can also cause oil to be "burned".
>
> >> Can anyone confirm this?
>
> >> I was thinking of changing the valve, way easier than changing a
> >> piston ring.
> >>:-)
>
> >> The only problem is that the amount of oil being burned is way to high
> >> for the PCV to be the cause, in my opinion.
>
> >> The car burns about 2 liters per oil change cycle.
>
> > What is the duration of the "oil change cycle"? How many miles in between
> > changes?
>
> Honda says 3750 for oil and 7500 for oil and filter. 3000 or 3750 for
> both is common.

Hi Folks

Thank you for all the information.

I will take a look at it, this coming weekend.
:-)

Thank you again.
Frank

 

On Jul 17, 3:09 am, satmech <satm...@mphgarage.com> wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:36:34 +0000, Tegger wrote:
> > "http://www.ClubPlug.net- Your Source for Online Spark Plug Cross
> > Reference Catalogs!" <clubp...@hotmail.com> wrote in
> >news:1184609515.692129.282400@w3g2000hsg.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >> Hi
>
> >> I have a 1997 Honda Civic LX and the engine seems to burn way too much
> >> oil. I suspect that one of the "rings" may be shot. However, someone
> >> told me that the "PCV" value can also cause oil to be "burned".
>
> >> Can anyone confirm this?
>
> >> I was thinking of changing the valve, way easier than changing a
> >> piston ring.
> >>:-)
>
> >> The only problem is that the amount of oil being burned is way to high
> >> for the PCV to be the cause, in my opinion.
>
> >> The car burns about 2 liters per oil change cycle.
>
> > What is the duration of the "oil change cycle"? How many miles in between
> > changes?
>
> Honda says 3750 for oil and 7500 for oil and filter. 3000 or 3750 for
> both is common.

Hi Folks

Thank you for all the information.

I will take a look at it, this coming weekend.
:-)

Thank you again.
Frank