Jessica

Hey, I'm technically not new here (look at the join date), but apparently forgot I made a login until today . I have been lurking for the past 2 years or so reading GDD and technical forums always thinking, "I should reply" but then think about the having to go through 7 days of trial user status and so many posts in the tech forums and don't. Well, today I remembered I had already started so here we go.

I have a 2000 Civic EX. I used to own a 1990 CRX DX. I am a recent transplant to Tallahassee, FL from Johnson City, TN.

Any other questions, just ask.

I Shot 50 Cent

Why did you make the thread? Thats the only question I can think of. Did you have a goal in mind?

Jessica

To introduce myself before I start posting.

I Shot 50 Cent

Oh...

Hey!

Probot

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yea..to introduce herself after being a hermit for 5 years


i just recently had to get rid of my 2000 EX, check your oil at least twice a week. i went through 2 motors not knowing that they had oil pump issues...something having to do with the spring that allows oil to pass through or some bullish like that. not sure if you can do this or not (speaking about your experience with motors and knowhow), but the z6 oil pumps are a lot more efficient and if you can get your hands one of those it will probably make the motor last a lot longer.

otherwise..um...welcome??

slo_hatch

greetings from jc, tn!! how long have you lived in tallahassee? (sp)

SpeedoKing

any pics or a list of anything that you have done to your ej8?

Jessica

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yea..to introduce herself after being a hermit for 5 years


i just recently had to get rid of my 2000 EX, check your oil at least twice a week. i went through 2 motors not knowing that they had oil pump issues...something having to do with the spring that allows oil to pass through or some bullish like that. not sure if you can do this or not (speaking about your experience with motors and knowhow), but the z6 oil pumps are a lot more efficient and if you can get your hands one of those it will probably make the motor last a lot longer.

otherwise..um...welcome?? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ha ha, not necessarily a hermit, just forgetful My oil is starting to get a bit low between changes. So all I have to do it put a different oil pump and that will help? Thanks

Thanks for the welcome.

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I've only been here since September. Lived in JC/Tri-Cities for 13 years. Went to ETSU.

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I had I/H/E, lowering springs, sway bars, strut tower bar, wheels, and a carbon fiber hood but have started to take all of it off and go back stock.. Am getting over all the "ricey" stuff.

Probot

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Ha ha, not necessarily a hermit, just forgetful My oil is starting to get a bit low between changes. So all I have to do it put a different oil pump and that will help? Thanks

Thanks for the welcome.
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np - but yea, stay on top of that oil level!! i went through 2 motors and sadly i had to get rid of the car cause i couldn't afford to drop another motor in

Jessica

Here's a pic before I put the stock hood back on.



Sorry, didn't realize the original was so big

Probot

very nice and clean..man that makes me miss my car so much more now lol

why did you put the stock hood back on??

oh...not gonna tell you what to do, but smaller wheels...16s with 205/45 tires.

check out the link in my signature if you want an example of what it would look like

Jessica

I just got over it... No other reason. I like my wheels. I shopped for about 3 or 4 months before deciding on those.

Probot

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right on, as long as you're happy with them then have fun - took me awhile as well to decide on wheels

Jessica

Are you trying to sell me your wheels?

Probot

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lol well..it wouldn't hurt to have extras? nah, i just think 16s with that tire size is ideal for civics

Jessica

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Do you know Jared? Has a blue CRX, used to work at Ride?

He's my fiance.

BryanM.

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My oil is starting to get a bit low between changes. So all I have to do it put a different oil pump and that will help? Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

No. Changing the pump will not help. Your engine is consuming (burning) abnormal amounts of oil and/or leaking oil.

Changing the pump could possibly increase engine longevity, as well as more frequent oil changes.

You forgot to answer this Probot, you got so excited talking to Jessica. J/K

Probot

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No. Changing the pump will not help. Your engine is consuming (burning) abnormal amounts of oil and/or leaking oil.

Changing the pump could possibly increase engine longevity, as well as more frequent oil changes.

You forgot to answer this Probot, you got so excited talking to Jessica. J/K </TD></TR></TABLE>

hahaha get bent dude - but my motor wasn't smoking or leaking so i didn't mention that part.

Jessica

Ok, well, my engine is neither smoking nor leaking. So you think I'm just gonna need a new engine? I mean, it's not like it's super low, or anything, just slightly.

yoffer

Very clean car, anything ese done to it besides rims?

Jessica

Thank you.

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BryanM.

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Just foolin' bro.

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No I don't think you need a new engine - yet. Slightly low is common don't get or anything. Do what Probot said and check the oil level frequently. If you rev the hell out of it all the time it's gonna burn more oil.

Jessica

I don't high rev it at all anymore. I used to drive it like it had 550hp, lol, but now the only time I rev it over 4 or 5k is when I'm trying to "blow it out" every couple of months or so.

BryanM.

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The engine will never forget those times. You should be fine if you just maintain it.

96hb

So where are the pics of yourself? Oh and Geaux Tigers!