8th Gen Burning oil

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by mansonitefirefox, Oct 15, 2015.

  1. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    I have a 2015 VFR800F and I think its burning oil at way too quickly of a rate.

    At its 1000km service apparently it was fine, but at about 5000km it was just above the low marker on the sight glass and the dealer told me this was normal, got a top up and said that it is expected for them to consume that much oil in that amount of time.

    I got the oil changed at 5800km (6000k service) at the dealer, yet... once again it is now down to the low marker on the sight glass at 7400km.

    So in the space of 1800km (1100 miles) it has burnt enough oil to go from the full marker to the low marker.

    Someone tell me this isn't normal and hopefully give me a list of things I will be soon demanding be done under warranty to remedy the issue.
     
  2. DriverDave

    DriverDave New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2010
    Messages:
    579
    Likes Received:
    57
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Map
    That is not normal. I would say your dealer is full of crap. My 2014 has 12000 miles and the oil level has never moved from where it is after any oil change (every 4000 miles).
     
  3. Knight

    Knight New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1,187
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Map
    Ask them if they accidentally used 5W30. (Would this dealer have such oil?)

    No sign of leaks or the smell of burning oil?

    Shifting is smooth?
     
  4. Allyance

    Allyance Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2013
    Messages:
    3,522
    Likes Received:
    391
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    East Bay, California
    Map
    I use Amsoil pure synthetic, and the level hasn't dropped in the 7K miles I have put on it. Are you checking it on the center stand? (Is yours a Deluxe with a center stand?).
     
  5. RVFR

    RVFR Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2006
    Messages:
    8,006
    Likes Received:
    265
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Olympia Wa.
    Map
    I was going to ask the same thing Allyance asked. other wise something fishy is going on. My history of over 100,000 miles on vfrs I haven't come across one that uses oil like that. are you looking at it right after you shut it off?, side stand?
     
  6. Alaskan

    Alaskan Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2008
    Messages:
    1,727
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    53
    Location:
    Alaska
    Map
    I have a 2004 with 40,000 miles on it. Basically the same engine as yours. I also run Amsoil 10-40. My oil level doesn't budge between changes (every 3000 miles).

    No outward indications of burning oil - blue smoke, burnt oil smell?




    .
     
  7. Vfourer

    Vfourer New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2012
    Messages:
    67
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Southerner
    Check and see what oil the dealership is using and try changing your oil and use original Honda oil. Chatting to a honda dealership mechanic he said this common with VFRs they don't agree with some oils , he said they have had cases of vfrs burning a lot of oil, they replace the oil with honda oil 9/10 times fixs the issue they shouldn't burn a drop
     
  8. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Hey all, thanks for the information, I will try and answer the questions as best I can and if you have any further information it would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Oil used at 6000k service was Honda HP4 10W40
    2. No leaks, no smells, shifting is smooth, the VTEC solenoid/actuator clicks rather loudly sometimes though, so may be related.
    3. Checking via the method in the owners manual, from cold, run for 5 minutes, shut off, cool for 3 minutes, check oil level in sight glass on level ground on the center stand. (also checked with a mate just holding the bike up straight, same level)
    4. No blue/white/anything smoke
     
  9. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Turns out they put the wrong oil, 10w/30 HP4, in the VFR. Too thin for redline shifts in Australian heat. Changing to Motul 5100 10w/40 and it should be fine.
     
  10. OZ VFR

    OZ VFR Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2013
    Messages:
    1,176
    Likes Received:
    385
    Trophy Points:
    128
    Location:
    Old Toongabbie, Australia
    Map
    Was that a Honda dealer?
    Shits me when they are incompetent.
    That's why I do everything myself.
    Hopefully they didn't now use straight 50 to cover up a problem.
    This is the problem, how do you now trust them.
     
  11. Alaskan

    Alaskan Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2008
    Messages:
    1,727
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    53
    Location:
    Alaska
    Map
    Everyone knows what weight oil the VFR engine needs. Spank the dealer! I have taken my VFR to a dealer twice. Each time there was a major screw-up.
     
    Last edited: Oct 22, 2015
  12. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Dale Britton in Perth. Oh well, they are fixing their mistake.

    Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
     
  13. Knight

    Knight New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1,187
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Map
    I wondered if they had a large supply of the wrong oil available and they are putting it in every machine just to get rid of it.

    I am very glad the scare of having an engine problem is gone. Good work, and enjoy the ride!
     
  14. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Sadly it still has to go back next week to get the VTEC solenoid replaced. Making a clicking noise when vtec turns on or off :-(

    Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
     
  15. Swannee

    Swannee New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2013
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Sydney, NSW, Australia
    I use www.fatcrank.com for all my servicing. He's great. Does good work and is reasonably priced and comes to you (Sydney Metro). Check him out. He's been servicing my VFR ever since 2nd service (post 1000km dealer leak check).

    Cheers!
     
    Last edited: Oct 22, 2015
  16. CandyRedRC46

    CandyRedRC46 Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2009
    Messages:
    3,503
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Orlando Florida
    Map
    You do a hard or soft break in? I am wondering if the piston rings were properly seated.
     
  17. sunofwolf

    sunofwolf New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,383
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    36
    goes to show don't use Honda oil or allow a dealer to do anything:soapbox:
     
  18. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Break in as per manufacturer specs. Already did a compression test, all dry and wet readings were withing spec, so its not that.

    via Tapatalk
     
  19. CandyRedRC46

    CandyRedRC46 Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2009
    Messages:
    3,503
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Location:
    Orlando Florida
    Map
    oil control ring =/= compression ring
     
  20. mansonitefirefox

    mansonitefirefox New Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2015
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Good point, well, it only took 1800km to burn through all the oil last time and I still have a year and a half on my warranty, so it shouldn't take long to find out if that was the problem or not.

    Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk
     
Related Topics

Share This Page