Have the car checked for excess emissions. If it fails emissions test,
Honda will have to fix it. Otherwise I think you are screwed unless there
is an easy answer like gelling despite proper maintenence. By the way, a
faulty PCV valve and other small issues like that can cause excess oil use.


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> Have a 2001 Honda Civic with 58,000 miles that is using about a quart
> of oil every thousand miles. Had the local dealer do a consumption
> test, the technician confirmed and documented the usage and advised it
> was excessive. However, the service manager reports it as "normal",
> and claims the Honda Care warranty will not cover repairs. The car was
> purchased used with 16,000 from the same dealership. I should also add
> the motor has some piston slap when started cold, however the oil has
> been changed regularly by this very same dealer since i purchased it.
>
> I asked the service manager how many customers they had with Normal
> usage of 1qt./1000 miles and he had no response. The guy is pretty new
> to this dealer, and i would say he is stonewalling me at this point and
> not providing any assistance. He did recommend i have the motor taken
> down to see if they can find the cause of the problem, however i would
> be responsbile for the cost's, including replacing the timing belt, and
> all other parts as part of the 60,000 mile service interval.
>
> I have asked to speak with the regional service rep for honda and am
> awaiting his call back; in the meantime, can anyone report or advise on
> similar experience's or knowledge of how to handle this issue? This
> has been an ongoing battle with this dealer for over 6 months, and my
> patience has run out.
>