bit confused...?

Question

i drive a honda civic hatchback 1995, 1.6LSi car.
the engine still runs like new as always, however it seems to be licking up engine oil. i have to top it up quite often.
my confusion is that i would have expected the car to be smoking if the engine had gone bad or at least the engine should give me another hint that it is now "tired". On contrary it keeps running like there ain't a problem.
would tuning fix the fact that the engine consumes a lot of oil, or would i have to replace the engine.
i don't wanna part with the car.
thanks

Answer 1

Is the car using a lot of oil? Or is it leaking oil? If just using a lot of oil, could be the pcv valve.
Is there blue smoke blowing out the exhaust? If so, may need oil control rings replaced.
On the other hand, some engines, when they get old, just use a lot of oil.
Good luck.

Answer 2

You didnt mention how many miles the engine has done but at 12 years it could be getting worn.
Old oil will be used at a greater rate too so give it an oil and filter change also some oils are better than others so try a couple of different brands.
If the engine is worn it will only require a minor rebuild,ie rings,bearings.good luck

Answer 3

I loved my 1994 Honda Civic, it ran like a clock.
I was persuaded to have the cooling system flushed.
Shortly after that, a gasket went, & it lost coolant.
So your oil might be going elsewhere, not burning.
I assume you checked for drips or wetness.
Park overnight over some newspaper or cardboard.
Get an oil change, & inspection for wetness.

Answer 4

if you have already checked for leaks ,and it has none it could be the valve stem seals causing some of this ,if it smokes when you start it that's a good indication that the seals need replaced,if its using that much oil id also try and change the weight of it,go to a heavier oil that may slow it down some,good luck on it.

Answer 5

Then take it to your mechanic and find out where the oil is going, and have it fixed. If it isn't burning it, it's leaking it somewhere.