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Doubtingthomas · 28th December 2007, 07:49

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Originally Posted by illegalhunter

My R has done 2750 miles & the oil mark hasnt moved , from the max.

Mmmmm,
I think my car has used a little, and it was run in from new as per the advice in the Wiki. I have purchased from my local dealer a litre of Castrol GTX Professional, 10W-40. The label on the bottle states the oil conforms to ACEA A3/B3 and others, whatever that means, but that tallies with the recommendation in the owner's manual.

I'm OK for the moment, but if I do top up I shall have to take care not to overfill.

FergusTheDog · 28th December 2007, 08:34

Just been through the 12.5k mile service and mine is yet to use a drop

P@tje · 3rd January 2008, 20:11

My 1.4 engine doesn't use any oil, i.e. it's not visible because level is always the same bit above the max indicator. And there's no water in my oil, it gets hot enough, I'm sure about that !
I've driven on German Autobahn at topspeed for 30 minutes, no oil loss

( yes, my dealer filled up with too much oil, I complained, but he said it doesn't matter. Well I don't like it, the next oil change if they do this again I will let them remove some)

Fantastic built engine!

P@tje · 3rd January 2008, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Doubtingthomas

Mmmmm,
I think my car has used a little, and it was run in from new as per the advice in the Wiki. I have purchased from my local dealer a litre of Castrol GTX Professional, 10W-40. The label on the bottle states the oil conforms to ACEA A3/B3 and others, whatever that means, but that tallies with the recommendation in the owner's manual.

I'm OK for the moment, but if I do top up I shall have to take care not to overfill.

The GTX is just a regular motor oil. If I was you, I bought something else. And definitly not a 10w40 spec!

illegalhunter · 3rd January 2008, 20:17

Iam having my oil changed next week

angie4m · 3rd January 2008, 20:26

1616 miles and he oil is still at the max mark

angie4m · 3rd January 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Iam having my oil changed next week

I'm guessing that the 6 month one

Are you having just to pay for the oil?

Dimplyred · 3rd January 2008, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Iam having my oil changed next week

At the main dealers ? If so how much are they charging

amronno · 3rd January 2008, 20:38

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Originally Posted by P@tje

Fantastic built engine!

Agreed!

Regardless kind of fuel or size of engines, Honda are famous for their engines. They're all nice pieces of engineering, no matter what. But I have to add that it's the petrol engine technology that has built up their good reputation over the years...

Ps. I don't want to start another petrol vs diesel fight on here, I'm just pointing out facts.

Apologies for being off topic!

cnicolini · 4th January 2008, 12:00

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Originally Posted by angie4m

1616 miles and he oil is still at the max mark

3500 miles and still not topped it up with oil, cant say the same with the fuel though, paying £70 per week hurts!

Koen · 4th January 2008, 18:17

I checked today to be sure, and I added 1,7 liter in about 7200 km. To me that souds like a lot. This is my first diesel, so I don't know what to expect. I know my brothers BMW's hardly use any.
Some people say that this is ok, because other (VAG) diesels are far worse. But to me that is not ok. I bought it second hand, and it had 35.000 km then. So it's not the "running in period" any more. Also, it's gonne be a costly operation, since it's 55 euro for 4 liters. And I don't like the thought that I always have to carry around a bottle in the back, just in case...

It's a magnificent engine, this 2.2 diesel, but this oil thing really bothers me.

K.

Type S Bournemouth · 4th January 2008, 19:30

Its bothering me as well just how much oil the engine is needing.

The oil light warning is useless as well. It comes on even when its topped up. My dealer is having to adjust it.

P@tje · 4th January 2008, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Koen

I checked today to be sure, and I added 1,7 liter in about 7200 km. To me that souds like a lot. This is my first diesel, so I don't know what to expect. I know my brothers BMW's hardly use any.
Some people say that this is ok, because other (VAG) diesels are far worse. But to me that is not ok. I bought it second hand, and it had 35.000 km then. So it's not the "running in period" any more. Also, it's gonne be a costly operation, since it's 55 euro for 4 liters. And I don't like the thought that I always have to carry around a bottle in the back, just in case...

It's a magnificent engine, this 2.2 diesel, but this oil thing really bothers me.

K.

I know somebody who's first 2.2 cdti diesel was also a second hand and uses some oil.
This person's bought a new car with the 2.2 cdti diesel and now there's no need to fill up between services.
It al depends on the way of running in. Most people who are new to modern Diesels or don't have much experience with cars in common, are to rough and not carefull in the running in period. They can't wait to test the topspeed of a car or the 0-60 test.
It's not the engine's fault however, but this peace of high tech is sensitive for the first 5000 miles of running in period. Drive it as it's your own. I know that company car's are not always handled carefully. Unfortunatly

Spud · 7th January 2008, 08:59

Just an update - my vtec now has 15,000km on the clock and has now used half a litre from new.

cnicolini · 7th January 2008, 09:28

I have just topped up the oil for the first time and brought the level to max. but it still only needed 0.25 litres of oil. (3,600 miles covered)

nelster · 7th January 2008, 12:17

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Originally Posted by Spud

Just an update - my vtec now has 15,000km on the clock and has now used half a litre from new.

I'm at 17300 miles and have used around 3/4 of a litre

Alantaverham · 7th January 2008, 12:28

.......5000 miles........not a drop, but I check nearly every day......no probs with dipstick.

doddy · 8th January 2008, 09:54

done 12000miles used .5 itre very satisfied

Dimplyred · 8th January 2008, 19:10

Done 1100 miles now and not used any.

alanwalne · 9th January 2008, 08:26

Does anyone know the differences between the Accord CDTi and the one in the Civic?

In What Car Helpline this month there is a story about a Accord driver who needed a new engine as he only checked the oil monthly.

It stated that there was no oil level light on an Accord, but I have had in the check control a low oil level warning (the level was still above min, so it is a bit cautious. The scary part was the cost of the replacement engine even after Honda chipped in - I will check tonight and update.

Mine does not appear to use oil greatly (0.8 litre in 16000 miles that I have owned it), and that includes some very hard use, in for service a week on Monday - lets hope the low use continues.

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FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just been through the 12.5k mile service and mine is yet to use a drop

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P@tje Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 1.4 engine doesn't use any oil, i.e. it's not visible because level is always the same bit above the max indicator. And there's no water in my oil, it gets hot enough, I'm sure about that ! I've driven on German Autobahn at topspeed for 30 minutes, no oil loss ( yes, my dealer filled up with too much oil, I complained, but he said it doesn't matter. Well I don't like it, the next oil change if they do this again I will let them remove some) Fantastic built engine!

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	1616 miles and he oil is still at the max mark

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Koen Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th September 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 238 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I checked today to be sure, and I added 1,7 liter in about 7200 km. To me that souds like a lot. This is my first diesel, so I don't know what to expect. I know my brothers BMW's hardly use any. Some people say that this is ok, because other (VAG) diesels are far worse. But to me that is not ok. I bought it second hand, and it had 35.000 km then. So it's not the "running in period" any more. Also, it's gonne be a costly operation, since it's 55 euro for 4 liters. And I don't like the thought that I always have to carry around a bottle in the back, just in case... It's a magnificent engine, this 2.2 diesel, but this oil thing really bothers me. K.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Its bothering me as well just how much oil the engine is needing. The oil light warning is useless as well. It comes on even when its topped up. My dealer is having to adjust it.

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Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just an update - my vtec now has 15,000km on the clock and has now used half a litre from new.

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cnicolini Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 489 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I have just topped up the oil for the first time and brought the level to max. but it still only needed 0.25 litres of oil. (3,600 miles covered)

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Alantaverham Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd July 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	.......5000 miles........not a drop, but I check nearly every day......no probs with dipstick.

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alanwalne Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th June 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 754 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Does anyone know the differences between the Accord CDTi and the one in the Civic? In What Car Helpline this month there is a story about a Accord driver who needed a new engine as he only checked the oil monthly. It stated that there was no oil level light on an Accord, but I have had in the check control a low oil level warning (the level was still above min, so it is a bit cautious. The scary part was the cost of the replacement engine even after Honda chipped in - I will check tonight and update. Mine does not appear to use oil greatly (0.8 litre in 16000 miles that I have owned it), and that includes some very hard use, in for service a week on Monday - lets hope the low use continues.