EK oil disappeared

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17-01-2015, 10:21 PM
EuphoricSky

EK oil disappeared

Hi,

So I checked my oil probs about three weeks ago and haven't done much driving since then, a couple of days ago I noticed a clanking sound that seemed to be synchronised with the pistons, anyway it doesn't sound too nice so I decided to check my oil today and I noticed that it was totally empty! Even after a couple of minutes of driving...

So yeah I'm going to get some oil tomorrow, any should matter right? As long as it's compatible with my engine and climate, EK1 1999 CXI. D16Y4.

So yeah any recommendations and precautions?

Cheers,
17-01-2015, 11:09 PM
Jasemas

10w-40 should be fine
From now on check oil a few times a week
Did the oil light come on?
10-02-2015, 07:54 PM
EuphoricSky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasemas

10w-40 should be fine
From now on check oil a few times a week
Did the oil light come on?

I'm well stocked up with oil, got some Penrite 10W-40. I check the oil each time I fill the fuel, the oil light didn't come on no?
10-02-2015, 08:06 PM
integraR

leave car for 2hrs than measure oil amount
11-02-2015, 06:08 AM
JayTea18

Quote:

Originally Posted by integraR

leave car for 2hrs than measure oil amount

What integra said.
I check mine every morning before I warm her up.
And just before I leave work.

Don't warm it up and then check oil stick,
like I use to 5 years ago.
11-02-2015, 11:25 AM
EuphoricSky

Quote:

Originally Posted by integraR

leave car for 2hrs than measure oil amount

Yeah I check it every morning before I drive. Now
11-02-2015, 11:27 AM
Super-DA9

Make sure to thoroughly check for leaks

If it dies I highly recommend getting polo
11-02-2015, 11:33 AM
EuphoricSky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super-DA9

Make sure to thoroughly check for leaks

If it dies I highly recommend getting polo

It was actually fine, the noise was actually a faulty catalytic converter, and there was some oil in there, I'm replacing the filter and putting in some penrite this Saturday, ill do a good check also for any leaks
11-02-2015, 11:38 AM
RenzokukenJ

Polo wouldn't loose oil as much as this I reckon, would thoroughly recommend
11-02-2015, 11:47 AM
grifty

+1 to polo, burns less oil than any Honda motor
11-02-2015, 12:31 PM
EuphoricSky

Quote:

Originally Posted by grifty

+1 to polo, burns less oil than any Honda motor

Wouldn't last as long either, champ.
11-02-2015, 08:23 PM
RenzokukenJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuphoricSky

Wouldn't last as long either, champ.

Yh, polo king I agree
11-02-2015, 08:42 PM
EKVTIR-T

Check concrete under where you park it at night for leaks and also check sump gasket