So my check engine light went on the pass few days and then the oil light pressure light went on. I opened up the engine and checked the oil to find out that my accord sucked up 4 quarts of oil. Explanation anyone?
Help!!! Engine Sucking Up Oil
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Dinzdale40
Large Member
that is nuts....and you didn't notice it on the ground???....or if it was burning it...white smoke coming out the exhaust???
shavedaccord
Well-Known Member
It's either leaking or burning it...better hope it's neither to be honest lol..look for the stupid mistakes first..loose oil filter, loose/missing drain plug..If it's burning oil your in deep doodoo. Leaking could be as simple as an oil pan gasket or as bad as a cracked pan/block
DarkSideAccord
nadeshiko fobz ftw..
4 quart out of 4.5? 
damn.....
damn.....
pyaarawala
Well-Known Member
Damn 4 quarts is a lot.
BlkCurrantKord
Super Moderator
Suprised it didnt seize up at some point.
TriNiCorD99
Well-Known Member
thats funny cuz my car doing the same thing but i was about 2 quarts short today.....hadnt checked it since the last time i changed oil about 2 months ago......had my friend, who is a mechanic, check it out and he said that it def wasnt leaking and i dont ever see any smoke from it soooo beats me!!!!
00AccordLX5spd
Well-Known Member
Try changing the PCV valve. It can sometimes cause an unexplained oil loss. However i seriously doubt it could be responsible for that much oil to be lost. But since it only costs about $3 and it is a genteral maintenance item anyway, you might as well give it a shot.
