Howdy folks, I've got a 2001 civic LX that runs great but needs a qt of oil every 2 weeks. It doesn't smoke at any point of usage and it doesn't leak oil. However I have noticed a build up of oil around the cylinder head. And if I leave the vent open I get the smell of oil burning, or at least cooking from the engine. Could it be that simple as to simply change the head gasket or should I look at replacing the rings. Do O2 sensors have anything to do with increased oil consumption? Thanks for any info.

Joe from Fleetwood, Pa.

 

ive had the same problem before it was my headgasket..do you have oil between the block and the head?

 

Yes, thats exactly where the accumulation is occuring. What are you thinking?

 

i would check and replace the headgasket and while your at it double check your rings and replace them if needed a qt of oil is alot every 2 weeks i wouldnt wait any longer..how many miles do you have on your car now? mine happened when it was at about 111k oh and replace your timing belt while the head is off unless u have really low milage on it

 

I would check you cylinder head plug. It is next to the egr solenoid. I would also change the valve cover gasket. Those 2 should solve your problem.