At my last oil change, they said I had no oil after 3 months and to keep an eye on it. It's been 2 months and my oil is almost gone again. It's not leaking on the ground. I have a 2000 Honda Civic. Do you know where the oil is going? My engine sounds like it is getting loud- almost like a muffler sounds when it's going. Thanks for any input!
2006-11-14 03:48:22 · 9 answers · asked by Lola76 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You need to check your oil at least once a week. You're going to seize your engine if you continue not checking it between oil changes. Your compression rings are probably shot, and the car is burning oil. Inappropriate amounts of oil is slipping down past the cylinder rings and is being burnt during the combustion process. You sound like you have already worn componants in the cylinder head, judging by your remark on the engine getting loud. Change to 10-40 weight oil, at a minimum.
2006-11-14 04:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not leaking onto the ground, the oil is probably leaking into the engine and getting burned. Look for a blueish-white smoke coming out of the tailpipe as you drive. Also, if there's a leak somewhere inside the engine, you might have oil leaking into the cooling system and/or coolant leaking into the oil. In all cases it sounds like a serious engine problem that's going to be expensive.
2006-11-14 11:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
ok this is one way to see if your leaking oil park the car and let it sit for a few hours then look on the floor to see if u see any oil
if you don't see any oil start the car up and look for oil leaks if u see nuthing then you can buy some stuff called Eng restore u can buy it at autozone or even K-mart hope this helps but intell u find out whats going on start checking it ever 3 to 4 days
my car use to use oil and then i got that eng restore and now it don't use no oil good luck
2006-11-14 12:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be burning oil, in that case you would have to have youe piston rings changed, or your gaskets may need replacing. keep adding oil and check the dip dtick every day.
2006-11-14 11:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is no drip then the car is using/burning oil . . .not good . . especially if your driving it while it is low on oil . . I would check the oil and add oil if it's low everytime I drove the car until you can get it to a mechanic and have it repaired.
2006-11-14 11:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by Rainy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check your oil level daliy, until you get a feel for it.You might upgrade to a heavier oil like 15-40 wt.You have to change oil weights as it ages.
2006-11-14 11:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like something is wrong with the motor, its burning the oil instead of leaking it...most likely it will be very costly to fix
2006-11-14 11:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by bshelby2121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better check the rings,sounds to me like it needs new rings.if its not leaking on the ground,then its going some place.its probably burning it.try some cd2 and see if that helps you.
2006-11-14 11:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's not leaking you must be burning it ...........fill it up and sell it to some sucker !!!!
2006-11-14 11:52:37 · answer #9 · answered by cry baby gator 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋