97 Honda CX 40 mpg but burning oil?

On Apr 28, 2:53 pm, Grumpy AuContraire >
wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
> > motsco_ wrote:
>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>> Thanks again, where do I shop for a motor? Online, at a junkyard, or
> >>> a local engine remanufacturer? I think I called a "engine" place once
> >>> and they wanted $3,000 which seems way to much. I generally like to
> >>> shop local, online purchases this big always seem to go wrong, I am
> >>> near Philly, PA.
>
> >> ---------------------------
>
> >> Did you check the PCV ? ? It's only worth about $20 and might cut your
> >> oil usage by 75%
>
> >> 'Curly'
>
> > agreed - check that first.
>
> I was thinking along the same lines that it is often a ventilation issue
> that causes a gradual increase in oil consumption particularly since
> 160K is not real high mileage for a Honda. OTOH, if there is a lot of
> stop 'n go, an engine will "age" faster.
>
> JT
>
> (Who wishes it was that simple on the $200 Civic turdbox...)- Hide quoted text -
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Thanks for all the help, I looked for the PCV valve but couldn't find
it offhand, even under the intake manifold. There just seemed to be
standard hose connections. the manual I have is pretty unclear,
nothing specific to my exact car. The PCV valve pics I have seen for
this car are 90 degrees, I haven't seen anything on my car that
corresponds with the pics.


What I did find was a hose directly from the top of the valve cover
into the throttle body, directly under the air filter. There is a
oily trail from that connection down into the throttle. I didn't see
any valve, there are two 90 degree hose connections( which were
flexible, couldn't feel an internal vavle) and a metal tube. It
looked stock but should there be a valve in between?

On Apr 28, 2:53 pm, Grumpy AuContraire >
wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
> > motsco_ wrote:
>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>> Thanks again, where do I shop for a motor? Online, at a junkyard, or
> >>> a local engine remanufacturer? I think I called a "engine" place once
> >>> and they wanted $3,000 which seems way to much. I generally like to
> >>> shop local, online purchases this big always seem to go wrong, I am
> >>> near Philly, PA.
>
> >> ---------------------------
>
> >> Did you check the PCV ? ? It's only worth about $20 and might cut your
> >> oil usage by 75%
>
> >> 'Curly'
>
> > agreed - check that first.
>
> I was thinking along the same lines that it is often a ventilation issue
> that causes a gradual increase in oil consumption particularly since
> 160K is not real high mileage for a Honda. OTOH, if there is a lot of
> stop 'n go, an engine will "age" faster.
>
> JT
>
> (Who wishes it was that simple on the $200 Civic turdbox...)- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I did find the PCV valve way up above the oil filter and cleaned it
with carb cleaner, the "rattle" seemed to be smoother and louder so
maybe it was clogged. I will check out the oil mileage this week....
thanks again.

wrote:

> I did find the PCV valve way up above the oil filter and cleaned it
> with carb cleaner, the "rattle" seemed to be smoother and louder so
> maybe it was clogged. I will check out the oil mileage this week....
> thanks again.
>

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You have to check it by blowing through it. It's supposed to allow a
certain amount through one way, but none the other. If the spring is
fatigued or broken (rusted to nothing), sure it will 'rattle', but not
work. Walk into the dealer and ask them if you can compare a new one.

'Curly'

On Apr 29, 11:03 am, motsco_ > wrote:
> wrote:
> > I did find the PCV valve way up above the oil filter and cleaned it
> > with carb cleaner, the "rattle" seemed to be smoother and louder so
> > maybe it was clogged. I will check out the oil mileage this week....
> > thanks again.
>
> ===================================
>
> You have to check it by blowing through it. It's supposed to allow a
> certain amount through one way, but none the other. If the spring is
> fatigued or broken (rusted to nothing), sure it will 'rattle', but not
> work. Walk into the dealer and ask them if you can compare a new one.
>
> 'Curly'


Right, it allowed the carb cleaner one way only, I will give it a week
or so and see what happens. Thanks...

Keep us posted.


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