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What Causes Oil Burning in the Odyssey?

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McJaxson

08/29/25 8:05am

Odyssey burning oil is mainly caused by aging valve seals with poor sealing and carbon buildup on piston rings leading to stuck piston rings. Below are the related explanations: 1. Design: This engine is a direct-injection engine, designed as such. 2. Carbon Buildup: The above design easily generates carbon deposits. Increased carbon buildup may cause piston rings to stick, resulting in oil burning. Below is extended information about 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 rise will cause the oil to expand, increasing pressure in the oil chamber, raising operating resistance, which can reduce vehicle power and increase fuel consumption. 2. Overfilling Oil: Overfilling oil can cause the crankcase breather pipe to leak oil, increasing crankcase pressure. The oil seal may loosen under oil pressure, leading to oil leaks. 3. Heat Dissipation: Overfilling oil can affect engine heat dissipation.

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OSamuel

09/11/25 5:36am

I've been driving my own Odyssey for over eight years and encountered the frustrating issue of excessive oil consumption. Burning oil means the engine oil is being burned inside the engine, with symptoms like blue smoke from the exhaust pipe, rapid oil level drop shown on the dipstick, or warning lights coming on. Common causes for the Odyssey include worn piston rings leading to poor sealing and oil leaking into the combustion chamber, or aging valve guide seals causing leaks. Additionally, if the PCV system is clogged, increased crankcase pressure can draw more oil into the system. High-mileage vehicles, especially those over 150,000 kilometers, are more prone to this problem. I noticed my oil level dropping by half a liter every 1,000 kilometers and promptly had it checked to prevent engine overheating and damage. I recommend using synthetic oil during regular oil changes, consistently checking the dipstick, and visiting a repair shop for diagnosis at the first sign of trouble to extend your engine's lifespan.

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