why does VTEC "use" oil?
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why does VTEC "use" oil?
My mechanic tells me that VTEC uses a little oil when it engages (blowby?) and that that accounts for some slight oil loss between oil changes. Have any of you experienced this, and is there a way to reduce or eliminate the oil loss?
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (typer_696)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by typer_696 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Learn to leave with it or sell the car. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow. Where's option 'C'?
Wow. Where's option 'C'?
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (92TypeR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92TypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">An increase in valve lift (VTEC) does not consume more oil.
RPM's consume oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
RPM's consume oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (godnf8)
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (Evs-One)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evs-One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a bigger VTEC solenoid...this will make crossover MUCH louder and reduce oil consumption </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why not just port the stock one instead?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Why not just port the stock one instead?
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (RagingAngel)
just do what i did for my buddies car..drain out all the oil before you drive your car and then you'll never have to worry about "burning oil " again...ever!
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (RagingAngel)
The distinctive VTEC "growl" when it engages would become louder? How? I always thought that sound resulted from the increased valve lift allowing a shitload more air through the intake ports. Unless the lift increases, how would the sound change?
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (silverskateEF9)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evs-One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a bigger VTEC solenoid...this will make crossover MUCH louder and reduce oil consumption </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by silverskateEF9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The distinctive VTEC "growl" when it engages would become louder? How? I always thought that sound resulted from the increased valve lift allowing a shitload more air through the intake ports. Unless the lift increases, how would the sound change?</TD></TR></TABLE>
because bigger is better
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by silverskateEF9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The distinctive VTEC "growl" when it engages would become louder? How? I always thought that sound resulted from the increased valve lift allowing a shitload more air through the intake ports. Unless the lift increases, how would the sound change?</TD></TR></TABLE>
because bigger is better
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Re: why does VTEC "use" oil? (soulrider4ever)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by soulrider4ever »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
because bigger is better </TD></TR></TABLE>
No replacement for large capacity VTEC displacement.
because bigger is better
</TD></TR></TABLE>No replacement for large capacity VTEC displacement.
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