What Causes Oil Burning in the Odyssey?

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CamilleMarie
07/30/25 6:52am
The main reasons for oil burning in the Odyssey are aging valve stem seals leading to poor sealing and carbon buildup on piston rings causing them to stick. Below is an introduction to the related content: 1. Design: The engine of this vehicle is designed as a direct-injection engine. 2. Carbon Buildup: The aforementioned design is prone to carbon buildup, and increased carbon deposits may cause piston rings to stick, resulting in oil burning. Below is extended information regarding engine oil: 1. Increased Fuel Consumption: When adding engine oil, the oil level should be between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. If too much oil is added, the engine's temperature will rise, causing the oil to expand in volume. This increases pressure in the oil chamber, raises operating resistance, reduces vehicle power, and increases fuel consumption. 2. Overfilling Oil: Overfilling oil can cause oil to leak through the crankcase vent pipe, increase crankcase pressure, and loosen oil seals due to excessive oil pressure, leading to oil leaks. 3. Cooling: Overfilling oil can affect engine cooling.
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