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Oil Consumption - Pilot

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#2 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [ak80] by jensad

Apr 07, 2011 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: ak80 (Apr 07, 2011 9:57 am)
All of our vehicles over the years we have owned burned 1 qt of oil about every 1000 miles or so. When I have driven and when I notice my oil is down about one qt,I open a new can of quality oil and add it to my car's oil.
 
Good luck to all and stay safe.
 
jensad

#3 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [jensad] by dougbthom

Apr 10, 2011 (7:49 pm)

Replying to: jensad (Apr 07, 2011 12:06 pm)
I would suggest that it is "NOT" normal to use a quart of oil in a 1000 miles. I'd be talking with a Honda rep. I'd be concerned if I was using a quart in 4000 to 5000 miles never mind a 1000 miles.

#4 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [jensad] by bdyment

Apr 11, 2011 (4:01 am)

Replying to: jensad (Apr 07, 2011 12:06 pm)
What makes of vehicles have you been driving? I haven't used a quart of oil in 1000 miles for over 40 years. Engines today should go 3000 to 4000 miles at least before showing any decrease in oil level.

#5 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [bdyment] by jensad

Apr 11, 2011 (11:23 am)

Replying to: bdyment (Apr 11, 2011 4:01 am)
Well I started young driving chevs. Then onto fords, then when I joined the CHP I drove dodges. Of the three makes, the Dodge burned at least one qt. of oil every or close to 1000 miles.
 
My wife and I have owned 64 Dodge s/w, 59 Chrysler, and now Acuras and before that Hondas. Almost all of the listed car burned oil. My mechanic said that it was normal. And when I overhauled my 53 Chev convert it too burned about one qt. too.
 
I don't think that 1 qt is excessive just normal wear and tear.
 
Good luck to all and stay safe.
 
jensad

#6 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [dougbthom] by ak80

Apr 11, 2011 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: dougbthom (Apr 10, 2011 7:49 pm)
I have been talking to HONDA Customer Service and they are taking a loosey approach that it can be normal to loose a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. I am not happy with their response or lack of.
 
Does it make sense that after 5,000 miles i would be out of oil - if I follow the "every 1,000 mile it is normal to losse a quart of oil"?
 
I expected a better response or resolutionf rom HONDA.

#7 of 8 Re: Oil Consumption - Pilot [ak80] by kyfdx HOST

Apr 11, 2011 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: ak80 (Apr 11, 2011 4:46 pm)
Virtually every car make sets the standard at one quart per 1000 miles... Would I be happy with a car that used that much oil? Well, not one that was built in the last twenty years...
 
But, that's what you are up against....
 
I have a car right now, that seems to be using about a quart every 4000-5000 miles, and that doesn't make me very happy, either... Especially since this is the 4th car in a row with basically the same engine... and, none of the others have used a quart in even 15K miles....
 
(also, I think you are supposed to add a quart, when you are low... not, wait to run out after 5000 miles.. )
 
regards,
kyfdx

#8 of 8 oil light by wallstreet1234

Jan 11, 2012 (8:56 am)

Does the Pilot have a low oil indicator light?

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