Integra DC2 vti-R Engine Oil consumption

[1990B18A]

magnatec just seems a bit to thin 4 my Eng ive done 199 xxx and i give it it a bit of a hard time and its not vtec but just going with my experience and i ran 10w 40 used oil. now run 15 50w its fine no smoke nothing and i do a service about every 7500ks just my 2 cents

[infurNOS]

i got a b18c2 in my eg
and i burn a lot of oil, just under 1L every 1000-1500kms.
i did a dyno test and the engine is making power
i did a compression test and its 230PSI across all cylinders
i tried different oils
10-30,10-40 and now a 15-50 which isnt burning as much, but still a decent amount.
then engine has 210xxxkms on it
so i think for the kms and how hard i drive it, the engine does burn a lot of oil.
usually at High rpms the piston rings vibrate letting oil to seep through which aids in oil being burnt and lost, also doesnt help when u thrash ur car cold.

[Sp00ny]

i got a b18c2 in my eg
and i burn a lot of oil, just under 1L every 1000-1500kms.
i did a dyno test and the engine is making power
i did a compression test and its 230PSI across all cylinders
i tried different oils
10-30,10-40 and now a 15-50 which isnt burning as much, but still a decent amount.
then engine has 210xxxkms on it
so i think for the kms and how hard i drive it, the engine does burn a lot of oil.
usually at High rpms the piston rings vibrate letting oil to seep through which aids in oil being burnt and lost, also doesnt help when u thrash ur car cold.

Also as I mentioned in one of my previous posts a while back on this forum... the 'B' series engines are notorious for poorly designed oil rings/oil ring failure. Expessially approaching/over 200,000kms...... The only real thing burning oil effects is power (slightly), emissions and the cost of oil...

I must say a 15w50 is a VERY high viscosity for a honda engine....i only usually see that being used for Holdens...lol

[aaronng]

i got a b18c2 in my eg
and i burn a lot of oil, just under 1L every 1000-1500kms.
i did a dyno test and the engine is making power
i did a compression test and its 230PSI across all cylinders
i tried different oils
10-30,10-40 and now a 15-50 which isnt burning as much, but still a decent amount.
then engine has 210xxxkms on it
so i think for the kms and how hard i drive it, the engine does burn a lot of oil.
usually at High rpms the piston rings vibrate letting oil to seep through which aids in oil being burnt and lost, also doesnt help when u thrash ur car cold.

Have you replaced your PCV valve in the last 100,000km?

[infurNOS]

Have you replaced your PCV valve in the last 100,000km?

hey
no i havent replaced the PCV valve, i tired different oils and went to supercheap, repco etc to see what oils they recommend, and their charts say 15w 50. Do you guys think its too thick,a nd i should stay with 10-40?

[Sp00ny]

hey
no i havent replaced the PCV valve, i tired different oils and went to supercheap, repco etc to see what oils they recommend, and their charts say 15w 50. Do you guys think its too thick,a nd i should stay with 10-40?

As aaronng suggested, change your PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) Valve and monitor oil consumption for differance. 1L is alot over 1000kms...

My WRX after 2800kms is still at the exact same level i filled it at...sitting @ 152,000kms on the dial...gotta love low-revving low static-comp machines for that lol...

If I were you I would:
- Change PCV Valve & Inpect intake manifold/vacuum lines for oil deposits...
- Check exhaust gases for Blue Smoke on cold start-up (sitting over night)
- Check exhaust gases while accelerating (blue smoke)... (Have a friend outside the car)
- Go over the engine for oil leaks: some common problem areas...
- Distributor O-Ring
- Valve Cover Gasket
- Sump Gasket
- VTEC Solonoid Seals
- Cam Seals (Very Common)
- Oil Filter (kind of obvious)
- Stripped Sump Bolt/Poor Washer Contact

If you find your car emits blue smoke upon start up it is most likely your Valve Stem Seals...if it blows blue smoke upon accelleration then it is most likely your oil rings are on their way out...

Simple Tests that costs next to nothing to diagnose...and to fix if your handy with basic tools and can read a Workshop Manual