Burning Oil?

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:59 pm

I just had the oil changed and it was short a quart of oil. Any ideas where it all went? Is it burning, or going somewhere it shouldn't? I haven't owned the neon that long, but 1 quart after just 5k miles seems a little much.

Post by **Canada** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:09 pm

How much was in your oil filter?

How long did you let it drain out?

How much of an agle was the car on when draining?

How did you measure the used oil?

All these things can add up rather quickly. I used to go through about 1/4 of a quart between changes but I always ran it hard. Vehicle in question was a 2k2 R/T just fyi.

nate-00neon · Post by **nate-00neon** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:37 pm

i burn 2 qts every 3000 miles...

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:37 pm

Actually, 1qt in 5000 miles isn't too bad and is almost normal.

It's a safe bet that there is a nice little pool of oil in your intake manifold. It's a common problem on 2gn neons.

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:39 pm

Unfortunately 1 quart between oil changes is within the acceptable limits. (As in if it was new and you wanted it fixed under warranty)It is prolly getting into your intake manifold via the PCV system. Do a search for catch can, and you will see what i'm saying. The easiest way to check is disconnect your throttle body and bellows tube (rubber accordian lookin' thing) from the manifold, and look in there with a flashlight. I will almost guarantee you will find a pond of oil in there. Also check at the end of your cyl. head by the battery, the cam position sensors are known to leak. The cam seal on the other end will leak too, if your mileage is getting up there.

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:28 am

Don't forget mileage and how you drive the car also plays a big part in how much oil burns or disappears in our cars as well. My car has 148,202 miles on it now and on average I go through 1/2-1 qt. between oil changes. Then again I'm an 'aggressive driver' too

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Later
Allex

2001 ACR · Post by **2001 ACR** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:38 pm

Thanks guys. I do drive rather aggressively/assertively, so I guess this isn't too bad.