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Old 18 Mar 2007, 08:04 am
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antman21043 <none@000.com> wrote in news:990655_
918230a732d46a86e666dfd40d65e907@autoboardz.com:

> has anyone had a problem with oil consumption ? I have a 99 2.3 The
> oil is not leaking I go through 3 qts every 3000 miles
>
> 1999 Honda Accord
>




If there's no sign of oil leakage on the road, then you're burning it up.
Your rings and/or bearings are worn.

Smoke will not issue from the tailpipe until consumption is about 200 miles
per quart; the cat will soak it all up.

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