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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Default Vtec replacement fluid ?? wont kick in ? help

my car has 49k on it, but as far as I know the vtec fluid was never changed, as it wont kick in any more , dealer ship wont tell me were {as they want my money}, please help.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Seriously?
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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get an oil change and your vtec fluid will be clean again.

least OP spelled vtec correctly.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by waaBAAH
get an oil change and your vtec fluid will be clean again.

least OP spelled vtec correctly.
Can't ask for more than that I guess.

And yeah an oil change is probably in order.
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ok i change my oil but the fluid that goes to the vtec system were that go ?? unplug vtec solenoid ?
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Its the same thing. There is no separate Vtec fluid.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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hmmm thats the same the dealer said but then how does the vtec kick in,as it use to sound nice but now i cant hear it, even when i go to 8,000+rpm , i can make video when i hold the gas all the way it gives a sound and get lauder is it still kicking in ?
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by krysted9354
ok i change my oil but the fluid that goes to the vtec system were that go ?? unplug vtec solenoid ?
Who informed you of this stupidity?

There is no such thing as VTEC fluid. Its the motor oil that goes to the vtec solenoid.
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Originally Posted by krysted9354
hmmm thats the same the dealer said but then how does the vtec kick in,as it use to sound nice but now i cant hear it, even when i go to 8,000+rpm , i can make video when i hold the gas all the way it gives a sound and get lauder is it still kicking in ?
Any CEL's?

CEL's= Check Engine Light. Just in case you dont know.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by krysted9354
hmmm thats the same the dealer said but then how does the vtec kick in,as it use to sound nice but now i cant hear it, even when i go to 8,000+rpm , i can make video when i hold the gas all the way it gives a sound and get lauder is it still kicking in ?
What motor are you running? If a cel is on then thats where you need to start.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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lol
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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dude sometimes ur vtec screen get dirty that was my problem on a 99 gsr
just take the vtec solenoid off and its right there take it off and clean it with parts cleaner and it may help u out
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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^^^x2

Or then again could be a CEL! Which he hasnt responded.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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yeah theres a cel and theres a b18c1 in it, u want to c video of max rev per second and hear it at 20 seconds it it starts to get lauder.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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sure i wanna see a video of u tryin to blow it up!! there is no vtec fluid, it runs off your engine oil!! so check your oil , and as stated do a oil change, and get that cel fixed!!! if it still doesnt engage check your soleniod.
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Pull the code first before you start tearin stuff apart.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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haahahahahahahaahahahaha


i was ****ing wiht u guys LOL


haha i cant believe u were that stupid to believe this kindof question would of been asked lol
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Thanks ****tard. Now do us all a favor and GTFO.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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But I'm not so sure. I think you felt like a complete dumbass and you're trying to cover up your tracks. Either way. GTFO.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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seriously this isn't april fool's either...
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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what a douchebag!
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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yeah good one...when u find out where to get some vtec fluid lemme know cuz im in need of some of that anddd some headlight fluid...



good chat
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Default Re: Vtec replacement fluid ?? wont kick in ? help

Originally Posted by krysted9354
haahahahahahahaahahahaha


i was ****ing wiht u guys LOL


haha i cant believe u were that stupid to believe this kindof question would of been asked lol

I can't believe you wasted so much of your own time on such a lame thread.
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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it never surprises me kinda questions that get asked on here, if im not wrong someone a few months ago did post asking what vtec fluid was and where to buy it... i agree i think ur just covering urself and trying to play it off like it was a joke...

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...t=vtec%2Ffluid

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 19integra91
yeah good one...when u find out where to get some vtec fluid lemme know cuz im in need of some of that anddd some headlight fluid...



good chat
Don't forget brakelight fluid as well. I need to replace my prelude's sunroof fluid personally.



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