Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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I notice after warming up my car for about 5minutes then drive it for about another 5minutes til i enter the freeway i gun it ....i still dont feel my vtec until at least 20minutes of driving...normal? or my oils to thick? 10/30 mobile1 or something is wrong with my sensors(no CEL tho)
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Yes very normal...you need to wait for the temp to get up there before vtec will engage. However 20 min seems like a really long time. Check your oil level.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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oil is fine on teh dot and i gun it knowing teh temp gauge is a lil below the middle thats should be the normal operating temp....i think but vtec seem forever to kick in...
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