jim beam wrote:

> motsco_ wrote:
>
>> kratz7435@comcast.net wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks again, where do I shop for a motor? Online, at a junkyard, or
>>> a local engine remanufacturer? I think I called a "engine" place once
>>> and they wanted $3,000 which seems way to much. I generally like to
>>> shop local, online purchases this big always seem to go wrong, I am
>>> near Philly, PA.
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------
>>
>> Did you check the PCV ? ? It's only worth about $20 and might cut your
>> oil usage by 75%
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
>
> agreed - check that first.


I was thinking along the same lines that it is often a ventilation issue
that causes a gradual increase in oil consumption particularly since
160K is not real high mileage for a Honda. OTOH, if there is a lot of
stop 'n go, an engine will "age" faster.

JT

(Who wishes it was that simple on the $200 Civic turdbox...)