R18 break in oil consumption

rationull · 02-21-2007, 01:57 AM

I've got an 07 EX coupe, and I've got around 1700 miles on it right now. I've noticed that it's lost a little bit of oil. I've read that consumption in the first few thousand miles is normal but I've only read that in the context of Honda's performance engines (mainly K series) and not the R18.

Is it normal for the R18 to use a little bit of oil this early in its life?

Kidekat · 02-21-2007, 02:11 AM

Yes, just keep an eye on it.

damb · 02-21-2007, 05:29 PM

I lost some factory oil too, but once I got an oil change I haven't lost any since.

kero · 02-21-2007, 05:42 PM

With 8000+ on my LX sedan, between oil changes there is still some oil loss!

moxom · 02-21-2007, 08:29 PM

^^ Here, here^^

VelociRacer · 02-22-2007, 09:21 AM

And how much is "little bit" and "some" so we can offer a better response? 1 quart is significant, so how many miles until 1 quart is lost will be my question. I haven't calibrated our new R18's dip stick, so I don't know how much oil it takes to go from bottom to top mark on the dip stick.

On our D16Y8 motor, it takes 0.5qt from min to max, with a 3.3qt sump.

rationull · 02-22-2007, 05:44 PM

A "little bit" in my case is not what I would consider a significant amount, maybe about and eighth of an inch off the full mark on the dipstick. I was just curious as to whether any consumption should be expected from a healthy R18 when new. Sounds like it's fine.

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rationull Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 240 iTrader: 0 / 0%	R18 break in oil consumption I've got an 07 EX coupe, and I've got around 1700 miles on it right now. I've noticed that it's lost a little bit of oil. I've read that consumption in the first few thousand miles is normal but I've only read that in the context of Honda's performance engines (mainly K series) and not the R18. Is it normal for the R18 to use a little bit of oil this early in its life?

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02-21-2007, 02:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kidekat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 824 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes, just keep an eye on it.

02-21-2007, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
damb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I lost some factory oil too, but once I got an oil change I haven't lost any since.

02-21-2007, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
kero Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 438 iTrader: 0 / 0%	With 8000+ on my LX sedan, between oil changes there is still some oil loss!

02-21-2007, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
moxom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 964 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^ Here, here^^

02-22-2007, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
VelociRacer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor-Detroit Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0%	And how much is "little bit" and "some" so we can offer a better response? 1 quart is significant, so how many miles until 1 quart is lost will be my question. I haven't calibrated our new R18's dip stick, so I don't know how much oil it takes to go from bottom to top mark on the dip stick. On our D16Y8 motor, it takes 0.5qt from min to max, with a 3.3qt sump.

02-22-2007, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
rationull Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 240 iTrader: 0 / 0%	A "little bit" in my case is not what I would consider a significant amount, maybe about and eighth of an inch off the full mark on the dipstick. I was just curious as to whether any consumption should be expected from a healthy R18 when new. Sounds like it's fine.