Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2011 Acura MDX

Burning excessive amount of oil. I check it every two weeks and every time I have to top off.

I've had a recurring problem with oil burning through at a much faster rate than expected. For example, in the last two months since my last oil change with an Acura service/repair center, the oil indicator light has come on repeatedly. Also, the �check emissions system� has also displayed after driving on the freeway. It smelled liked something was burning in the engine. I checked the oil only to find out no oil was empty. I addressed the oil indicator light to Acura several months ago during a previous oil change. They told me everything is fine. I talked to a separate mechanic and he stated he has seen problems with the Mdx on other makes and models of cars where scratches on the cylinder wall were causing the increased oil usage. In order to fix it would cost around $4,000. I've been loyal to Acura in servicing my car. None of them has stated that this could be an issue. Also, shouldn't a problem like this warrant a recall? just looking for some answers on an issue I think is wrong in the way customers have been informed and treated along with potentially a safety issue.

On sept 11 2019 my mechanic notified me of a problem with my 2011 Acura Mdx. He said it was excessively burning oil. He said to contact Acura/Honda because they identified it as a problem with some of their cars. I called that same day and was told that yes, there is a defect in my make and model car and that had issued a warranty to cover the repairs, but unfortunately, because I was 11 days too late, they would not fix the car. I have asked for an extension to at least get the oil consumption test done (that I would pay for) to see if my car has the defect. They said that I am free to get the test done on my own and even if the car is defective they will not fix it. All I am asking is for them to fix the defective car. I never received the letter and they cannot verify whether they sent it to me.

The vehicle is consuming too much oil. Dealership made us go through oil consumption test and confirmed this is an issue and included us in their warranty extension to do the repairs. However, its been more than a month and there is no timeline on even when the parts will be available and it could be another month or 2 or 4 months. I called dealer several times as well as Acura with no different answer.

While driving on the highway for extended periods of time, an unidentifiable burning odor was emitted into the cabin. Typically pulling over and allowing for it to cool did the trick. Eventually the smell returned. This time the scent got unbearable and the engine and car began visibly shaking, especially when accelerating or slowing down. Mechanic revealed there was an oil leakage in the cylinders due to a faulty seal, thus leading to excess oil consumption.

I change engine oil every 3,000 miles, but I have to change every 1,000 miles in the last year. Explain to the technician every time that it is because the oil circulates and does not return and burns out in the middle and disappears. So I check the amount of oil once a week and always replenish the amount. Especially when driving over long distances, it's so anxious, you can't stop the anxiety that the oil burns out and stands on the street or the engine itself burns out and becomes useless.

Excessive oil consumption, it burns at least 1 qt per 1000 miles.

Excessive engine oil consumption.

Excessive oil consumption. The car has no leaks. I have had it checked out by a few dealer. Car has 96,000 miles. After an oil change, the oil level would be consume back down to close to low when recheck after driving 1500 miles in 2 months.

Excessive oil consumption. Acura claims burning 1 qt every 1,000 miles is acceptable. Based on web search many other owners of the same vehicle are having the same problem. My guess is that it's a rather prevalent problem given how few people actually regularly check their oil and I'm certain the service technicians aren't informing the customer when the oil level is unacceptably low.

Vehicle purchased used with 47k miles on it. By the time I noticed the oil consumption problem (which I certainly didn't expect) the used car warranty had expired. I am currently burning 1 qt of oil every 1k miles. As the vehicle has a factory 70k powertrain warranty I brought it to my local Acura dealer and was told that this was normal and acceptable under Acura guide lines. I explained in my 38 years of driving many vehicles most of them new that I had never owned anything that burned oil until I purchased an Acura which is completely contrary to why people purchase expensive high end vehicles from reputable car companies in the first place. They are currently monitoring the consumption now but I hold out little hope as I have read on different Acura Mdx forums that Acura is doing nothing about this. I did read where Honda was forced to recall 1. 6 million 3. 5l engines for this very issue and only offered to extend the factory warranties as a result. These engines are of the same basic design save for the Acura 3. 7l has no cast iron sleeves hence the larger displacement. I am deeply concerned that this will cause a premature failure of my catalytic converter and spark plugs. I had believed that emission requirements were to strict today to allow for any oil consumption (burning) under the epa's strict guide lines. I can not believe that in this day and age that this would even be an issue in such a marquis brand such as Acura. Since Honda would far outsell the Acura brand there were no doubt far more complaints for the 3. 5l engine then the smaller selling 3. 7l engine of similar architecture. I hope that more consumers with the same predicament will come forward to prove that the same issue exists with the simmiliar Acura engine. Please call out this matter with Acura while I continue to hope for the best outcome which would fully necessitate a new short block.

The vehicle started consuming oil around 80,000 miles. At 90,000 miles the engine was consuming 1 quart every 1,000 miles at 110,00 it was consuming 1 quart every 500 miles. At 117,000 miles the vehicle consumes 1 quart every 250 miles. It is not burning the oil. No smoke at the tailpipe. No smoke stains on the bumper. Ny state emissions test is fine when inspected. It is not leaking the oil. No oil puddles under the car. No heavy accumulation of oil on the undercarriage. Have not yet tested engine compression. Will do that soon.