Also make sure there is no oil in your radiator fluid (head gasket,
cracked head). Do a compression check to eliminate the possibility of
a big internal problem (rings, valves, head gasket) before you start
putting much money in. A problem here could change the situation
drastically.

On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:29:36 -0600, "'Curly Q. Links'"
<motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote:

>Dan wrote:
>
>> 2. Replaced a used PCV valve. (almost 2 yr ago from yunk yard).
>
>-----------------------------
>
>PCV that's stuck open will suck your oil out invisibly, and burn it in
>the combustion chamber. An OEM Honda PCV isn't that expensive. If it's
>the cause, you've probably paid for a new one twenty times over. A bad
>thermostat could have hacked up your rings too, if left uncorrected for
>too long. Engine has a 'sweet spot' for temperature. When you operate
>outside that (or let your car warm up in winter) you increase wear
>dramatically.
>
>'Curly'