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Mechanical Ques: Does AC draw from the Oil Pan? or Where did my oil go?

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  1. karmavore

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    #1 karmavore, Jun 5, 2004
    ...I ask because my oil pressure light flashed today (in my Honda) and sure enough she was bone dry! I admit to not checking the level for about 1500miles (idiot) but I've noticed no drips and she doesn't burn any, so I was thinking...

    that it may be related to my AC problem: My mech says that my AC may be shutting off because it is detecting a slipping clutch which may be caused by a faulty seal on the compressor causing oil to drip on the clutch.

    See where I'm going...?

    If this is true, and if it is the same oil as the engine uses, I may have solved both my problems.

    What do you all think?

    Luke.
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Jun 5, 2004
    I've never heard of an A/C compressor that is connected in any way to the engine oil supply. Top up the engine oil level and check it every 100 miles or so. If it isn't leaking, it's burning. Look inside your air filter housing and see if it's soaked with "blowby".

    I hope you shut off the engine right away when the warning light came on, or it's a "Rebuild Engine" warning light!
     
  3. UroTrash

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    #3 UroTrash, Jun 5, 2004
    I don't know anyone who checks their Honda's oil. Ever. I certainly don't. Can't imagine it ever being low. Do you have a spot in your garage or driveway? Did you recently have it changed, and the monkeys forget to fill it or put the plug in? Does not make alot of sense!

    I would not think it wiuld have anything to do with a/c for sure.
     
  4. karmavore

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    #4 karmavore, Jun 5, 2004
    No, it's funny... I stopped ASAP at a BP and filled up on cheap oil --I'm a Mobil One man -- and checked the drian plug and its bone dry. Very mysterious!!!

    Luke.
     
  5. beast

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    #5 beast, Jun 6, 2004
    Luke the A/C system runs off of its own oil bath and it only holds a few ounces of oil.

    As for you engine being low. pull each spark plug and look to see if the electrode area is wet and black. Also check the air cleaner housing and the rocker cover gasket near the exhaust manifold area. More than likely you have a very small leak at a seal that leaks out a very small amount of oil while the engine is running and it is not enough to spot with the naked eye.

    You might want to clean the engine area completely then add a flourecent dye into the oil and then check the engine with a black light. this will show the source of the leak if it is external.

    I have seen a few engines that have had leaks in this fashion and the only way to spot them was with the dye.

    Good luck

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    #6 UroTrash, Jun 6, 2004
    How can you check the drain plug at a gas station? Do you mean dip-stick?
     
  7. karmavore

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    #7 karmavore, Jun 6, 2004
    I checkd the drain plug after returning home. It was a misleading sentence, I know. Wrote it that way for "flow."

    Thanks for the help guys!

    Luke.
     
  8. PSk

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    #8 PSk, Jun 6, 2004
    This makes no sense. So you put oil in the engine and then by the time you got home all the oil in the engine had disappeared (?), ie. I assume you mean the engine drain plug.

    If that is the case you have a HUGE problem. Are you sure you are putting the oil in the right place?

    Like UroTrash said, you should not have to check the oil on a Honda ... unless it is getting old.

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  9. karmavore

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    #9 karmavore, Jun 6, 2004
    Argh..

    1) Got Pressure Light
    2) Pulled over at BP
    3) Checked dipstick: empty
    4) Added three quarts cheap oil: full
    5) Drove straight home
    6) Jacked her up, checked drain plug, no leaks.
    7) Drained cheap oil, replaced with Mobil One and new filter.
    8) no sign of trouble.


    Sorry for the confusion. I've been changing my oil since I was 16, I know where it goes.. ;)

    Luke.
     

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