On Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:04:41 -0800, techman41973@yahoo.com wrote:

> I have noticed that my Accord has been using oil on long freeway drives
> (400 miles +)
> I seem to be low 1/2-1quart after a long freeway drive. I may also be
> losing oil on normal driving (but its probably less). I don't see any
> leaks when the car is parked. Not sure if its being burned or whats
> happening to it.

burning off.


> Has anyone else experienced this on their Honda engine? Do those oil
> treatments help? Which ones would you recommend

this is common on higher mileage hondas. it was suggested to me recently
that high detergent oils can help remove carbon deposits on piston rings
and help them seal better. i can't say this is true because i haven't
done the research, but i have to say, that since i started using mobil 1 a
couple of years back, my oil consumption has decreased from 2 quarts per
5k miles down to <1/2. it's not an immediate effect, but you could give
it a try.

don't use oil additives - spend the extra money buying a quality oil in
the first place.