Does the Honda 1.5T Engine Burn Oil?
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Honda's 1.5T engine does not exhibit oil burning issues, thanks to VTEC technology and valve guides. Honda: Honda's current product line primarily consists of four major businesses: automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and aircraft. The automotive business is composed of the core Honda brand and the luxury brand Acura. Cold-start oil burning, characterized by blue smoke from the exhaust pipe during morning startups, can generally be resolved by replacing the valve stem seals. Hot-engine oil burning, which occurs during driving with blue exhaust smoke and carbon buildup in the exhaust pipe, is more complex. This is typically caused by worn piston rings allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber, requiring replacement of the piston rings. If the piston is excessively worn, it must be replaced along with the rings. VTEC Technology: VTEC, short for Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System, is Honda's proprietary technology. It adjusts valve timing and lift according to engine speed, load, coolant temperature, and other operating parameters, ensuring optimal efficiency at both high and low speeds. Valve Guides: Valve guides serve to guide the movement of the valves, ensuring they move in a straight reciprocating motion. This allows the valves to properly seat against the valve seats and transfers heat from the valve stems to the cylinder head.
