Possible Oil/Vtec Solenoid issue ?
#1
Possible Oil/Vtec Solenoid issue ?
I just picked up my s2k about 2 and a half months ago. car ran like a dream for awhile then all of a sudden it starts breaking up really bad when i get into vtec and bogging down. The car drives fine around town as long as i don't hit VTEC. A very respectable mechanic said that i should start running 5w30 oil in my car instead of 10w30 especially in the winter and that my solenoid is probably getting clogged from the oil being too thick. granted im a little overdue for an oil change but its been snowing so much i have no where to do it.
also sometimes coming to s top the car will idle down real low for a second and the oil light will flicker then it jumps back up to normal idle and is fine.
anyone have any idea ?
im changing the oil this weekend and replacing my plugs in case that may have something to do with the VTEC breaking up. please halp!!
also sometimes coming to s top the car will idle down real low for a second and the oil light will flicker then it jumps back up to normal idle and is fine.
anyone have any idea ?
im changing the oil this weekend and replacing my plugs in case that may have something to do with the VTEC breaking up. please halp!!
#2
don't know about the oil being too thick to clog the vtec solenoid but if it makes you feel better, go through the changes you noted and change out the vtec solenoid filter/screen while changing your oil (it will be easier and less messy if you do it while all the engine oil is out).
#4
Originally Posted by Deliverance,Feb 17 2010, 03:14 PM
How much does the filter/screen run ?
#6
Originally Posted by Deception,Feb 17 2010, 12:26 PM
you dont have to change it.. just clean it.. it metal mesh like a screen door
#7
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in colder climate times I would a run 5W30 or 0W30
the Difference between 5W and 10W isn't like water and molasses. It just helps with initial startup, especially in colder climates. So I don't think you're destroying anything especially since they are the same weight when the car is warmed up!
Just don't vtec when the car is cold, wait a few minutes.
Also check the Map sensor as indicated
the Difference between 5W and 10W isn't like water and molasses. It just helps with initial startup, especially in colder climates. So I don't think you're destroying anything especially since they are the same weight when the car is warmed up!
Just don't vtec when the car is cold, wait a few minutes.
Also check the Map sensor as indicated
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#9
Originally Posted by Deception,Feb 17 2010, 03:26 PM
you dont have to change it.. just clean it.. it metal mesh like a screen door
i would also suggest a map whack.