projectxspeed
Senior Member
I have noticed that my integra is burning some oil. Not a lot, but since I am looking towards a turbo in the spring I would like to fix this problem. What would cause my b18b to burn oil?
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The age of the engine should be a consideration. A vehicle that has over 8 to 9 years on it might not be a good candidate for moving to synthetic oil. If you've been using synthetic oil with success then stick with it, but if you've been using petroleum oil, now might not be the time to switch to synthetics.
Here's the deal. Although it is highly unlikely the issue will come up, the following scenario is a possibility and has happened in a small percentage of older vehicles. A vehicle of significant age which has been maintained with petroleum oil may have seals and gaskets which are dried and cracked. However, in some cases, petroleum oil burn-off has left behind enough deposits around these seals and gaskets that leaks have been plugged.
When such an engine is switched over to a premium synthetic oil with a high quality detergency package, these deposits are cleaned out, thereby exposing those weak seals and gaskets. At that point, leaks could occur.
Originally posted by 94RedSiGal@Jan 14 2005, 04:56 PM
Well I've heard that synthetic oil is only good to do if you start when the motor is brand new.
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The first 1000 miles using regular might help the seals seat better. But anyway, to start using synthetic oil when the engine is young seems to be what is recommended.... if you want to use it. I've also heard that Infiniti doesn't recommend synthetic oil for their engines based on seals and gaskets incompatibilities. Anyway, I like petroleum oil in my cars.Originally posted by K2e2vin+Jan 14 2005, 05:31 PM-->94RedSiGal@Jan 14 2005, 04:56 PM
Well I've heard that synthetic oil is only good to do if you start when the motor is brand new.
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ive heard otherwise; when the motor is new, parts still have to break in, and synthetic doesnt allow that to happen. i think you have to wait like 1000miles or something to start using synthetic. someone correct me if im wrong.
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Are you burning or leaking oil? I agree with 92civicb18b1 about checking your engine's compression. As to leaks, clean off the exterior of your engine well and a thorough visual inspection and take it from there.Originally posted by projectxspeed@Jan 14 2005, 06:26 PM
The spring goal is to add a turbo. What would need to be replace to stop any oil leaks. After the break in I would like to be running synthetic oil.
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What would need to be replace to stop any oil leaks