Originally Posted By: Iowegian
It's not just about a few dollars to top off the oil. How does oil burning affect the the engine and catalytic converter?
Oil burning will give you carbon buildup in the combustion chamber which can lead to a host of other issues including predetination, misfire, and burnt valves. Also, the catalytic converter will die soon and possibly clog up causing exhaust back pressure.
All lead to more engine damage.
To the OP, when does it "start" to burn oil? Usually the oil will have so many miles on it before the oil consumption begins.
Yeah - if he was burning more than a quart every 500 miles, those problems might, emphasize might, be an issue. Go back and read the OP post. He's got no running issues. He burns a quart every 4,000 miles...so...
None of your OCD doomsday scenario applies. That's why manufacturers won't fix the problem until you get to 1 quart every 1,000 miles.
Look, I had a truck that burned a quart every 1,500.
No carbon build up. No fouled plugs. No cat poisoning. No running issues. At 278,000 miles, it still had the original cat. And it's still on the road.
Here's a thought. If this poor Acura really is the oil-burning nightmare with a catastrophic end awaiting it that you claim, then the OP should get rid of it, right now, and avoid the inevitable demise due to the described oil poisoning.
Because such an unreliable time-bomb isn't worth much, I'm willing to help him out, just out of the goodness of my heart, and end his suffering and risk. It's clearly "rough condition" with these major mechanical flaws, so, I'll be kind and offer $8,000.
Cash.
Solely to help him out and allow him a new approach....
