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Hi all, professional advice needed as my 6months old tokunbo Honda CR-V 2004 at 255,000 miles burns oil, I notice a black colour on the exhaust too. I discover a regular shortage on the guage even when recently serviced.

1. What kind of oil are you using.
2. The rings in the engine could be worn out .

Visco 2000. I see, will replacing the engine rings be reliable than buying a tokunbo Engine please?

Forte (Visco 2000) . I see, will replacing the engine rings be reliable than buying a tokunbo Engine please?

[quote author=tonylaw07 post=90682164]1. What kind of oil are you using.
2. The rings in the engine could be worn out .


Forte (Visco 2000) . I see, will replacing the engine rings be reliable as buying a tokunbo Engine please?

Buy new engine and dont use visco 2000 when you change the engine. Use oil weight 5w30

Martiny:
Forte (Visco 2000) . I see, will replacing the engine rings be reliable than buying a tokunbo Engine please?

Buy a new engine!

alphaNomega:
Buy a new engine!

9ja we are very quick to condemn Engine, at least the Engine should be opened up to see what the issue is, we don't even know if he has a leak external or internal yet or one of them ones where the oil leaks unto the body of the block and burns out there etc

erico2k2:
9ja we are very quick to condemn Engine, at least teh Engine should be opened up to see what the issue is, we don't even know if he has a leak external or internal yet or one of them ones where the oil leaks unto the body of the block and burns out there etc

The engine should be opened up at whose cost? Penny-wise bro

alphaNomega:
The engine should be opened up at whose cost? Penny-wise bro

I will prefer my current Engine being opened and if there is no damage to the block parts replace and rebuilt than buying a used non tested Engine.At least you know what you have buying a used Engine is penny wise pound foolish, just imagine buying a used Engine of 300k miles

On point, one can not just be throwing money on car parts anyhow. Finding the source of problem is key

erico2k2:
I will prefer my current Engine being opened and if there is no damage to the block parts replace and rebuilt than buying a used non tested Engine.At least you know what you have buying a used Engine is penny wise pound foolish, just imagine buying a used Engine of 300k miles

erico2k2:
I will prefer my current Engine being opened and if there is no damage to the block parts replace and rebuilt than buying a used non tested Engine.At least you know what you have buying a used Engine is penny wise pound foolish, just imagine buying a used Engine of 300k miles

Sometimes you might be unfortunate to get a faulty replacement engine buy it's easier to replace (again) than having to figure out which of the myriads of parts should be replaced in the event of a botched engine rebuild

kunki90:
On point, one can not just be throwing money on car parts anyhow. Finding the source of problem is key

How? You're buying a whole engine, not camshafts, rings and sensors

alphaNomega:
Sometimes you might be unfortunate to get a faulty replacement engine buy it's easier to replace (again) than having to figure out which of the myriads of parts should be replaced in the event of a botched engine rebuild

It's actually very easy to figure out where fluids are leaking from inside an Engine once it's out of a car and clear of all auxiliaries.If replacing with a brand new engine then yes with an Old one nahhhh cos the % of buying a faulty Engine is high as guarantees in 9ja in such form are nearly non-existent!. The culprit of this kind of leaks is usually the seals, so why not change the whole seals.

alphaNomega:
How? You're buying a whole engine, not camshafts, rings and sensors

we should address the Engine for what it is, so in this context, there is nothing like buying a new Engine its a used Engine by my guess will be high millage so, therefore, is prone to the same wear and tear faults

I said car parts not engine parts. Your own first goto solution is to change the entire engine you did not even mention a diagnosis, nawa o

alphaNomega:
How? You're buying a whole engine, not camshafts, rings and sensors

Martiny:
Hi all, professional advice needed as my 6months old tokunbo Honda CR-V 2004 at 255,000 miles burns oil, I notice a black colour on the exhaust too. I discover a regular shortage on the guage even when recently serviced.

Black soot on the exhaust is not a confirmation that it's burning oil. It may be from incomplete fuel consumption.
Secondly, you have not ruled out external leaks.
Lastly, how many liters of oil does this engine burn between oil changes? Less than a liter isn't a very good reason to swap engines depending on the cost of the whole exercise.
Start with the easier things first.
Wash your engine and undercarriage thoroughly. Look for external leaks. Look for oil stains where you park.
Clean or change your pcv.

It's up to you to decide whether to ring the engine or source Tokunbo replacement depending on the mechanic expertise around you.
I'd ring the engine though.

kunki90:
I said car parts not engine parts. Your own first goto solution is to change the entire engine you did not even mention a diagnosis, nawa o

there are some problems that don't need a diagnosis, you go straight for the head

Gazzuzz and Luvinhunby must be laughing at these 'experts:

Not a single person mentioned that Forte Visco 2000 is 20w/50 was the wrong oil weight to use.
The oil has clogged the engine and sludge has most likely caused irreversible damage.
At this point, changing to the correct oil 5w/30 will dislodge the sludge in the innards of the engine and all hell will break loose.

Visit a qualified mechanic and diagnose. You might need to do multiple oil drain/replacement with whatever he/she recommends.

How do I know this? I owned same car for three years.

Lol hey. Nigerians are suffering with their cars. Suffer heads everywhere. Incompetence here and there, block head here and there.

Martiny:
Hi all, professional advice needed as my 6months old tokunbo Honda CR-V 2004 at 255,000 miles burns oil, I notice a black colour on the exhaust too. I discover a regular shortage on the guage even when recently serviced.

If you value your sanity and hard earned cash, please disregard all these Google talk above. This is one of those situations where you listen to your kazeem.
Get that engine ringed as eriko2k2 opined. Then start using 5w30 oil. Been there, done that.

There's a cheap mobil 5w30 for #5,500 now.

Truth is the piston rings were mostly likely worn at 255,000 miles. Changing oil to 20w50 Visco 2000 made it catastrophic in a relatively short time but you will definitely get your money's worth out of the ringing if done now. Don't waste money on a used engine yet. Your car engine by itself is practically tokunbo.

kunki90:
On point, one can not just be throwing money on car parts anyhow. Finding the source of problem is key

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNhuDCVIydw

ModelX:
If you value your sanity and hard earned cash, please disregard all these Google talk above. This is one of those situations where you listen to your kazeem.
Get that engine ringed as eriko2k2 opined. Then start using 5w30 oil. Been there, done that.

There's a cheap mobil 5w30 for #5,500 now.

Truth is the piston rings were mostly likely worn at 255,000 miles. Changing oil to 20w50 Visco 2000 made it catastrophic in a relatively short time but you will definitely get your money's worth out of the ringing if done now. Don't waste money on a used engine yet. Your car engine by itself is practically tokunbo.

To get correct person wey go ring ham nko??
To get genuine part nko??

homeboy205:
To get correct person wey go ring ham nko??
To get genuine part nko??

Bros na the koko be dat sha.
Sometimes accidented motor dey better pass high mileage. Engine repair/replacement is like rolling dice.

This topic is interesting, pls I just got my first Honda, a Honda Crv 2008, which oil make should I go for..... I have always thought any oil goes, Mobil, Forte oil not minding the type... It's actually a Naija used car... Want to handle it with care and love.. I need to give it all attention... What do u guys advice me to do first since I haven't driven it yet, am out of town from lagos, I thought of doing 1. full engine servicing 2. re wiring cuzz the fan was on bypass, 3. full diagnose.
Pls any other information? I need to know the type of oil recommended for this Honda Crv 2007 - 2011 model... Pls Help

I don't see anyone talking about PCT valve. it may be the culprit, tell your mechanic to help u change it or service it.

Eldemmi:
I don't see anyone talking about PCT valve.
it may be the culprit, tell your mechanic to help u change it or service it.

pcv not pct

ksmart027:
pcv not pct

thanks for d correction , don't u think it can be cause?

Eldemmi:
thanks for d correction , don't u think it can be cause?

yes, a clogged pcv valve can cause oil consumption

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9icetoo:
Black soot on the exhaust is not a confirmation that it's burning oil. It may be from incomplete fuel consumption.
Secondly, you have not ruled out external leaks.
Lastly, how many liters of oil does this engine burn between oil changes? Less than a liter isn't a very good reason to swap engines depending on the cost of the whole exercise.
Start with the easier things first.
Wash your engine and undercarriage thoroughly. Look for external leaks. Look for oil stains where you park.
Clean or change your pcv.

It's up to you to decide whether to ring the engine or source Tokunbo replacement depending on the mechanic expertise around you.
I'd ring the engine though.

My exhaust is black oily and white smoke occasionally. It's a 2az-fe, what's your take please 🙏

You have an exhaust leak or incomplete combustion hence inj3ctor just dey waste fuel on top plug head,making you take more trips to the hmgas station. Check your plugs for sooth,vheck your exhausts,check your 02 sensors.im so sure,they will all be charcoal black. Then black oily exhaust. Worn valve seals,blown or flat head gasket,does your oil mix with coolant... best take is to just trade the engine and buy toks

Gotocourt:
My exhaust is black oily and white smoke occasionally. It's a 2az-fe, what's your take please 🙏