Site Subscriber’s Chrismas Posted July 12, 2019 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 So the J30A engine..... What's considered normal oil consumption? Should it use any? Topped it up when I bought it. Only driven about 600miles, but had to top it up today with about 400ml. I've used 5w30 too, as I have 20 litres of the stuff and use it in my Vectra. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 12, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I have seen a couple of the accord coupe v6's consume oil, depends if the PCV system is functioning correctly or how much you like VTEC 😁 but the vast majority including my coupe don't use any oil at all between oil changes. Also, past owners that have neglected the car and wear has occurred could be another possibility, personally I would switch to a 10W40 semi-synthetic like Castrol GTX to see if the consumption subsides... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s Chrismas Posted July 12, 2019 Author Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks Stu, while we are on the subject of the VTEC, what does it sound like and how do the revs react? My son in law has an S2000 which revs like crazy, pops and bangs all the way up to 8000rpm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted July 13, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Chrismas said: Thanks Stu, while we are on the subject of the VTEC, what does it sound like and how do the revs react? My son in law has an S2000 which revs like crazy, pops and bangs all the way up to 8000rpm. Only 8000 rpm ? He is not trying hard enough !!! Get it up at 9000 !!!!! As a side note if it pops and bangs whilst getting there it needs looking at as it should be a frenetic but smooth pop free experience !! My S2000 had a real kick around 5500 ish but the V6 is less harsh in its vtec operation , much smoother transition to vtec. What you do notice is the deeper induction growl as it gets into its stride and passes the vtec point. The revs climb a little quicker at that point and the horizon suddenly comes into focus !!! Definitely a softer operation though than the S2k and if you ever have a chance to drive the original vtec CRX you will get the " yo, vtec" feel in spades !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted July 14, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 If it's using oil, first switch to 10W40 and clean the PCV system as Stu suggested but when you do the oil/filter change, put a litre of Carlube ATF-U or similar in then top up with the 10W40 to the correct level. Might take a while but the ATF should slow the oil consumption and also help revive any leaky seals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 15, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/13/2019 at 8:51 AM, PTR200S said: As a side note if it pops and bangs whilst getting there it needs looking at as it should be a frenetic but smooth pop free experience !! Sounds like its been tuned, wizzy pop fart 😫 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 15, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Laird_Scooby said: Carlube ATF-U or similar in then top up with the 10W40 to the correct level. I second that 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted July 15, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 59 minutes ago, hughezee said: Sounds like its been tuned, wizzy pop fart 😫 Could also be spark plugs breaking down under load or maybe coil packs or HT leads, depending which it has. Possibly also dirty oil............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s Chrismas Posted July 15, 2019 Author Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 54 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: Could also be spark plugs breaking down under load or maybe coil packs or HT leads, depending which it has. Possibly also dirty oil............... I'm pretty sure it's been tuned, came with little history, bought cheap, skinny airbox, but no real performance issues, just pops a bit when pulling away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted July 15, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 2 hours ago, hughezee said: Sounds like its been tuned, wizzy pop fart 😫 Not much to tune on the S2k. Not much gained anywhere ....Airbox, debatable usefulness, exhaust with either the UK mod or decat / stainless,..... full blown turbo / supercharger , ecu ..........yeha! , Is the way to go !!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Hi Chrismas My V6 has done 118k and consumed 200 mills of Castrol 15/30 in the last 6000 miles. Hope you can get to the bottom of it. Cheers Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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