Oil smell after vtec

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04-30-2012, 06:45 AM

Skulinn

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Oil smell after vtec

i got a 99 civic with a b16a2, got 87k miles on it and every time after i go into "VTEC MODE" the car stinks of oil, any ideas why that could be?

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04-30-2012, 06:51 AM

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Re: Oil smell after vtec

Is the VTEC solenoid leaking oil and dripping on the exhaust pipe?

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04-30-2012, 11:30 AM

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Re: Oil smell after vtec

Check for leaks. Are you smelling an odor from the front or rear of the vehicle?

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