I have a 2003 2.4l Accord that burns a lot of oil. Burns approximately a quart every 800-1000 miles. For the last 2 years been using 10w-30 oil.
Decided to try the following...Added 2 ounces of tranny fluid after removing all spark plugs.
It has been 24 hours and I have let the car sit but have cranked over the engine 3 times for about 10-15 seconds each.
From what I have read about this process, sitting longer is better? Was planning to let sit for 3-4 days, cranking over multiple times per day.
WHen I re-start the car and change the oil should I go back to the recommended 5w-20 or stay with the 10w-30?
Thanks,
C-man

 

Letting the car sit isnt going to do anything. You have to let it idle. Ideally the detergents in the ATF will clean out the oil control rings. Ive not tried something like this on modern low tension rings,I doubt it will be effective. It worked great on older vehicles with poor PCV systems though.


Stick with 5W-20.

 

 

The school of thought varies on how to do the procedure. I'd drive around all day and let it idle of and on for 15 minutes at a time. However some of my colleagues advised they would leave it in there until the next oil change.