On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:20:44 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote:

>jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
>news:QKKdnYyC8_dK8l3anZ2dnUVZ_vOlnZ2d@speakeasy.n et:
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>> entirely to be expected. increasing load raises operating
>> temperatures and thus burn-off. use of a quality oil with a lower
>> light fraction will reduce burn-off rate as well.
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>I got your email and I see your point, but I've been using Mobil 1 for well
>over a year now. If burn-off was a problem, I'd think I would have expected
>to see immediate improvement in oil consumption within the first or second
>oil change ( I change it every two months or so).

It would be interesting to see what effect all the variables have on
this. I have an '87 CRX automatic that has never had any seals
replaced other than for the timing belt change. 147K miles on the
car. If it uses even 1/8 of a quart between changes, which vary from
2000-3000 miles, I don't remember it. This with regular 10W-40 oil.
I've actually been a bit suspicious at the lack of oil usage, this
being a carbureted engine in a sometimes cold climate and all.

I have never had a Honda that used any oil. On the other hand, I have
never had a non-Honda (mostly GM products years ago) that DIDN'T use
at least half a quart between changes.