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#2 of 91 Oil Consumption? by cr35 Oct 28, 2003 (11:09 am)
Has anyone experienced significant oil consumption? I have owned the car for 2 months and have gone through 1 1/2 quarts w/in 2,400 miles? Of course, Acura Customer Service claims "it's completely normal for the engine to go through 1 quart per 1,000 miles." This is a ridiculous statement to make, and one made solely to cover themselves. If people have not experienced a problem, I would really appreciate it if you could respond with a simple "No", so I can keep track for statistical purposes (no names will be used, obviously). If you respond with a "Yes", I would appreciate any insight as to how Acura is handling this for you. Thank you, everyone, I really appreciate it! Replies to this message: jehling (May 16, 2006 8:43 am)
#3 of 91 Re: Oil Consumption? [cr35] by jehling May 16, 2006 (8:43 am)
Replying to: cr35 (Oct 28, 2003 11:09 am) Yes,k same problem, same statement by Acura. Besides that, I enjoy the car, just a little shocked after owning three Accords, that never burned any oil.   ??????
#4 of 91 Oil level.. by johnny420 Jan 23, 2004 (6:18 pm)
The owners manual for the TSX calls for 4.4 qts of oil to be used if also changing the filter. So, at my first oil change I checked the oil level and it appeared to be about a 1/2 quart low. So I get it changed, then check it again. Still, about a 1/2 quart low. The only thing I can conclude is that with the recommended 4.4 qts of oil, the level will not read at the upper mark on the dipstick.   So I check the manual, and it says to run the engine 'til warm, shut it off and check the level. If it reads low, add oil until it reaches the upper mark. But if you do that you'll have more than 4.4 qts in the engine.   I guess my point is, why the heck don't they just tell you to put 5 qts in to begin with? It takes what it takes.   What have you guys been doing? I've read other forums where drivers complain about the engine burning oil. I think what's really happening is what I described above.   Johnny
#5 of 91 excessive oil consumption? by red23 May 07, 2004 (9:34 am)
Anybody experiencing oil consumption between oil changes? I've been down ~1 quart prior to the last 2 oil changes. The dealer would like to perform oil consumption tests at 800 mile intervals. Replies to this message: jehling (May 16, 2006 8:39 am) drewba (May 16, 2006 6:41 pm) johnny420 (May 17, 2006 8:01 am)
#6 of 91 Re: excessive oil consumption? [red23] by jehling May 16, 2006 (8:39 am)
Replying to: red23 (May 07, 2004 9:34 am) Yes, Bought my TSX 6 speed two months ago, burned 1.5 quarts in 4000 miles. A shock, after having three accords that never burned oil. According to Acura, 1 quart every 1000 miles is acceptable depending on driving style and environment? I guess i just need to check it every 500 miles. According to what research i have done, thinner oil used, and all aluminum engine components. Besides that, love the car. Did have the dealer document the issue, and will keep my own score card to monitor the issue. Replies to this message: drewba (May 16, 2006 6:41 pm) johnny420 (May 17, 2006 8:01 am)
#7 of 91 Re: excessive oil consumption? [jehling] by drewba May 16, 2006 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: jehling (May 16, 2006 8:39 am) I burned nearly a quart of oil during the first 3-4,000 miles but none since. I'm at 10,000 miles now. It may have something to do with engine break-in.
#8 of 91 Re: excessive oil consumption? [jehling] by johnny420 May 17, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: jehling (May 16, 2006 8:39 am) You should check engine oil level more frequently than every 500 miles anyway.
#9 of 91 Coolant level by jkobty2 Aug 11, 2004 (10:21 am)
The coolant level in our TSX is now just at the minimum level when cold. It used to be half way between min and max level when cold last time I checked about 4 months ago. Where did the coolant go? Is this normal?
#10 of 91 sounds from my engine by kenn_tsx Oct 19, 2004 (2:30 pm)
when accelerating in 1st gear(man) i hear this sound coming from my engine then it stops... it only does this when accelerating from 0... any one know what this is... and i drive my tsx like a champ right!!! but can any one tell me how i bought the car in july 04 checked the oil a couple of times then my oil light came on the other day got to work and check the oil there was like just about nothing in there... i have no oil leaks at all.. i have zero spots on the ground nothing where did it go... one last thing theres a switch in the glove compartment... on the left top side what is that for ... anyone... thanks Replies to this message: uncledavid (Oct 19, 2004 5:55 pm) azscott (Oct 24, 2004 10:43 am)

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