Originally Posted By: Indydriver
Originally Posted By: Clevy
You'd think that potentially v-8s that shut off cylinders might be harder on oil however from what I've seen on the hemi that's not the case at all.
Here is Honda's experience with cylinder deactivation. Cliff notes version: Running for extended periods with one bank of cylinders not firing is a bad idea. There's a lot to read here, but it is worth it to discover the lengths Honda's legal team went to redefine this issue from "excessive oil consumption" to "engine misfire". Big reduction in Honda's exposure here. Big victory for their legal team. Great job keeping this information away from the public to protect their rep.
http://settlement-claims.com/enginemisfire/Notice.html
LOL that's so Honda. Their lawyers ain't cheap!
Originally Posted By: Leonardo629
I have both, and I'm pretty sure if driven properly, my V8 M3 is going to be harder on oil.
But then again, my M3 sure revs more freely and willingly the last time I revved to 8600rpm, I mean the lack of vibration made me think the engine can easily do another 2000rpm without self detonate.
My Accord creates more vibration and I can feel it straining when I rev towards 6000rpm...could be the CVT though.
Your M3 also doesn't have a mile-long piston stroke and a brutally low rod/stroke ratio (high rod angularity)
Originally Posted By: Clevy
You'd think that potentially v-8s that shut off cylinders might be harder on oil however from what I've seen on the hemi that's not the case at all.
Here is Honda's experience with cylinder deactivation. Cliff notes version: Running for extended periods with one bank of cylinders not firing is a bad idea. There's a lot to read here, but it is worth it to discover the lengths Honda's legal team went to redefine this issue from "excessive oil consumption" to "engine misfire". Big reduction in Honda's exposure here. Big victory for their legal team. Great job keeping this information away from the public to protect their rep.
http://settlement-claims.com/enginemisfire/Notice.html
LOL that's so Honda. Their lawyers ain't cheap!
Originally Posted By: Leonardo629
I have both, and I'm pretty sure if driven properly, my V8 M3 is going to be harder on oil.
But then again, my M3 sure revs more freely and willingly the last time I revved to 8600rpm, I mean the lack of vibration made me think the engine can easily do another 2000rpm without self detonate.
My Accord creates more vibration and I can feel it straining when I rev towards 6000rpm...could be the CVT though.
Your M3 also doesn't have a mile-long piston stroke and a brutally low rod/stroke ratio (high rod angularity)