As a rule, the problems of
high oil consumption on N62 appear when mileage reaches about 50,000 — 60,000 miles (100,000 km), and the reason is the valve stem seals.
Thought at first the prior owner had not serviced the oil and engine properly - but NO - the engine is well - known by owners and Acura to have a defect in the ring / cylinder design that causes a
VERY high oil consumption.
Poor fuel economy, high emissions,
high oil consumption, and reliability concerns were all reasons the rotary engine fell out of favor.
If only the RX - 8 weren't so expensive to buy and operate (the latter due to its poor fuel mileage and
high oil consumption), I'd give it a resounding recommendation to other guys like me - car buffs with young children.
As a result, you will get extreme tensions on the connecting rods and cylinder walls, inclination to
high oil consumption and so on.
Besides,
the high oil consumption may be caused by corrosion of the alusil sleeves.
The main problems of EJ25 are
high oil consumption, oil leak, knocking.
Otherwise you will face problems with AVCS system,
high oil consumption, connecting rod bearing failure and other troubles.
Unlike FB20, this 2.5 - liter motor had no problems with
a high oil consumption.
High oil consumption is the peculiarity of QG18DE.
The second dealership's recommendation, after consulting with the manufacturer, was that a new engine was needed due to
high oil consumption and it has already been replaced with a new engine at this dealership.