Hey guys, new to the forum here and searched high and low for information on my specific year but seems there isn't much information up yet.
I got a 2017 MDX back in November and I gotta say it's an awesome car. Except, it is burning factory oil. They got this new Acura Link app you can get for your smartphone that gives you the status of the car and the oil % indicator on the app is where I first noticed a drop in oil level. Initially, it fell an increment at 1200km and has been decreasing one increment every 1200-1300km. The dipstick on the car is about a quarter way up between the normal marks and the MID reads 60% oil life left.
At this rate, I feel by the time MID reads 0% or 10% I won't have any oil left in the car. I have purposefully not topped it off so when it drops to a very problematic level I can properly document it at the dealership. I called them once I initially noticed the problem and the guy at the service said no prior issues of this kind are known for the car and that it definitely shouldn't be burning oil also dropped a hint that I don't know how to check the oil level and to bring it in for them to check for me. Didn't do it right away cause I didn't feel like listening to the BS about how a tiny bit is normal etc etc etc.
Basically, I want to get your guy's opinion on whether this is normal or expected on a factory fill and during break-in? (4500km on the car now) Or, do I have a lemon on my hands?
I've come across more than a few articles claiming that nearly all new cars burn oil. I don't buy it! We have 7 vehicles in the family that are within 2 years old and absolutely not a single one burns oil and if it does it is not noticeable. I definitely didn't spend 60K on a car to drive around with an oil jug in the trunk and I am thinking Acura will try everything possible to avoid making seem like a legitimate issue.
In a nutshell, should I be worried? or is this normal in the beginning? and if it is in fact a serious issue what do you guys think is the best way to deal with it? or should I say the best way to deal with the dealer...
Sorry for the rant guys but nothing more frustrating than spending this kind of money on a brand new car and having to deal with this straight from the lot. If I wanted this problem I would've gotten a Chevy at half the price.
Looking forward to all the valuable input you experts might have!
Cheers
Alex
I got a 2017 MDX back in November and I gotta say it's an awesome car. Except, it is burning factory oil. They got this new Acura Link app you can get for your smartphone that gives you the status of the car and the oil % indicator on the app is where I first noticed a drop in oil level. Initially, it fell an increment at 1200km and has been decreasing one increment every 1200-1300km. The dipstick on the car is about a quarter way up between the normal marks and the MID reads 60% oil life left.
At this rate, I feel by the time MID reads 0% or 10% I won't have any oil left in the car. I have purposefully not topped it off so when it drops to a very problematic level I can properly document it at the dealership. I called them once I initially noticed the problem and the guy at the service said no prior issues of this kind are known for the car and that it definitely shouldn't be burning oil also dropped a hint that I don't know how to check the oil level and to bring it in for them to check for me. Didn't do it right away cause I didn't feel like listening to the BS about how a tiny bit is normal etc etc etc.
Basically, I want to get your guy's opinion on whether this is normal or expected on a factory fill and during break-in? (4500km on the car now) Or, do I have a lemon on my hands?
I've come across more than a few articles claiming that nearly all new cars burn oil. I don't buy it! We have 7 vehicles in the family that are within 2 years old and absolutely not a single one burns oil and if it does it is not noticeable. I definitely didn't spend 60K on a car to drive around with an oil jug in the trunk and I am thinking Acura will try everything possible to avoid making seem like a legitimate issue.
In a nutshell, should I be worried? or is this normal in the beginning? and if it is in fact a serious issue what do you guys think is the best way to deal with it? or should I say the best way to deal with the dealer...
Sorry for the rant guys but nothing more frustrating than spending this kind of money on a brand new car and having to deal with this straight from the lot. If I wanted this problem I would've gotten a Chevy at half the price.
Looking forward to all the valuable input you experts might have!
Cheers
Alex