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    [CU2] Losing/Burning oil?? Read here!

    It's been going on for a while but I just cared enough to get around and find some info on this shit.

    It's known some CU2's churn thru oil like a russian with vodka, it's been going on for years but only last year did Acura/Honda in the US started to care enough to release a service bulletin about it.

    The issue is NOT LIMITED TO ACCORD EURO, Wide body accord is impacted as well.

    The problem is resulting form sticking piston rings.
    - Only way to fix it is new piston and piston rings, like a mini engine rebuild. JOY...


    Anyway heres the TSB numbers:

    TSB 13-006: 2009–10 TSX: Sticking Rings Resulting in Unusually High Engine Oil Consumption

    TSB 12-087: 2008–11 Accord L4: Sticking Rings Resulting in Unusually High Engine Oil
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    Those are US TSB's, so for us aussies we're shit outta luck, Honda Oz doesnt seem to care.... as usual.

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    SYMPTOM
    The engine oil level is low on the dipstick, and the oil
    warning light may come on in rare high oil consumption
    situations.

    POSSIBLE CAUSE
    Under certain specific circumstances the engine may
    create deposits on the oil control rings, which may lead
    to increased oil consumption when all of the following
    conditions occur simultaneously on a regular and
    prolonged basis:

    • The engine is cold (not warmed up to operating
    temperature)
    • Hard acceleration while the engine is cold
    • The fuel used has an unusually high concentration of
    particles - Honda recommends using Top Tier gas
    that contains detergents to prevent deposits. For
    more information about Top Tier gas, go to
    www.toptiergas.com

    All these conditions happening at the same time are
    rare, but if they do occur, deposits may form over years
    of driving under these conditions. If the oil control rings
    begin to stick because of the deposits, the customer
    may subsequently complain about excessive oil
    consumption.

    CORRECTIVE ACTION
    Do the oil consumption test and, if necessary, replace
    all the engine pistons and the piston rings.


    TL: DR version: shitty piston rings + shitty clearance + shitty fuel = OMG where did all the oil gone
    TL: DR2: to fix, mini engine rebuild, thicker oil wont help ya
    Last edited by Fredoops; 21-11-2014 at 07:12 PM.
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    It seems to me that all of these reports of what to put in your honda are USA bassed. may be we can put additives in the the fuel to make our Honda's go better OR just buy a nother new car. FREDOOPS does your car use oil ?
    Last edited by Lozer; 27-11-2014 at 10:32 PM.

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    none, my CL9 uses none at all.
    2003 CL9 5AT *ECU REFLASHED*
    CT-E Icebox|Ralco RZ pulleys|K&N filter|DC Header|250cell Cat|Cusco Tower & H Brace| H.Drive Coilovers | Rays RE30 18x8.5 | S/S Brakelines | Rigid Collars

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    Would tbe engine break in process have anything to do with it?
    So people using 91 and or 95 have oil consumption issues
    Im assuming the pinging that he cu2 faced has nothing to do with it
    You've gone through more accords than I changed underwear this month! - Sugz

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