has anyone had a problem with oil consumption ? I have a 99 2.3 The
oil is not leaking I go through 3 qts every 3000 miles

1999 Honda Accord

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"antman21043" <none (AT) 000 (DOT) com> wrote

That must be quite the smoke screen you're travelling ahead of on the
roads. {;^)

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If there's no sign of oil leakage on the road, then you're burning it up.
Your rings and/or bearings are worn.

Smoke will not issue from the tailpipe until consumption is about 200 miles
per quart; the cat will soak it all up.

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Tegger wrote:

How would worn bearings cause oil consumption, if there is not leaking?

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It contributes.

Worn bearings = lower oil pressure which = less lubrication in critical
areas which compounds overall wear in the engine.

Simple cause and effect...

JT




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Worn main/connecting rod bearings cause excessive oil "throwoff". The rings
can't cope with the volume, so a lot gets by them.



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no smoke i do not see it burning oil any where

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"antman21043" <none (AT) 000 (DOT) com> wrote

it becomes visible.

Sad to say, the few times oil consumption like that has been tracked down on
late model Hondas (some under warranty) I believe it has been broken rings
and was only found on teardown.

Mike