Originally Posted by shipo

If you are relying on "Honda books" then you should have relied on your Honda Owner's Manual. My Honda Accord Owner's Manual under the section titled "Owner Maintenance Checks" says, "Engine oil level -- Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 182."


Then on page 182 (the "Service Station Procedures" section) it says, "Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil."

1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
4. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
5. If it is near or below the lower mark, see Adding Oil on page 234.

Does your Owner's Manual not have similar language?

Long story short, when a dealership or other service provider puts a sticker on your car indicating when to have the next oil change performed, that in no way means the oil level should be good to go for the duration, and this applies not only to Hondas, but to every car with an engine sold by every manufacturer.


Sorry to say, but it sounds like your engine has suffered some damage due to oil starvation. Your three options are as follows:

1. Start checking the oil on a periodic basis, filling when necessary.
2. Have the engine repaired in the hope that oil consumption will drop to the point where you can go a full oil change interval without having to add oil (no guarantee there).
3. Trade the car in or sell it to some poor unsuspecting consumer.

Either way, you NEED to start paying attention to your car.

Originally Posted by PAhonda

How much oil was added to get the level to full?