Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

if is low on oil, is it ok to fill it up with new oil instead of the whole new oil change process?

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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Default if is low on oil, is it ok to fill it up with new oil instead of the whole new oil change process?

car is 96 ej8 5speed stock d16y8, recently I checked my oil level and is 1/4 above the first line, i know 2nd line is max. so is it ok to refill it with new oil?
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Default Re: if is low on oil, is it ok to fill it up with new oil instead of the whole new oil change proces

Yes its fine just dont overfill and try to use same oil as is in it.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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is that a common solution? I dont want to damage my engine
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Default Re: if is low on oil, is it ok to fill it up with new oil instead of the whole new oil change proces

a common solution? if the engine is burning oil.. you're going to have to add oil to it. you shouldnt run an engine on low oil.. that'll promote engine wear
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