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Old 04-30-2003, 01:32 PM
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im just curious as to why jdm motors dont come with vtec oil pressure switches? i mean doesnt the motor need it? what purpose does it serve it must not be vital if the japanese people decided they dont need it u know?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nextelbuddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im just curious as to why jdm motors dont come with vtec oil pressure switches? i mean doesnt the motor need it? what purpose does it serve it must not be vital if the japanese people decided they dont need it u know?</TD></TR></TABLE>

In Japan an engine is no longer legal after 36,000 miles. Warranty issues cause Honda to add the sensors here in America because there is no distance restriction on an engine. That way they didn't lose money out the *** from irresposible idiots not keeping the proper amount of oil in their engine.
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oh not what i was thinking but makes sense i suppose
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