VTEC and synthetic oil
03-21-2008, 08:40 AM
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VTEC and synthetic oil
I did the car's first oil change today. I switched to Amsoil 10W30. Before, I could almost always feel VTEC kick in. I hit it four times coming home, but couldn't feel any transition. I'm almost certain VTEC kicked in but it was so smooth it wasn't noticeable. Has anyone else had this happen after switching to synthetic?
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03-21-2008, 08:46 AM
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i haven't noticed but the last time i had regular oil was at 5k and i'm at 32k.
when you tested the switchover what gear were you in? the switchover always feels more in 1st or 2nd compared to 3rd or 4th...
when you tested the switchover what gear were you in? the switchover always feels more in 1st or 2nd compared to 3rd or 4th...
03-21-2008, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug1627,Mar 21 2008, 08:44 AM
No. Check your oil level. It may be low.
03-21-2008, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by gruffydd3,Mar 21 2008, 08:52 AM
The oil level is fine. I was in second gear all four times, but I've felt it switch in second before.
03-21-2008, 11:10 AM
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Yeah, cars runs smoother. Also, the longer your own the vehicle, teh switchover becomes less noticeable, just a fact of life.
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03-21-2008, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDonEffect,Mar 21 2008, 11:10 AM
Yeah, cars runs smoother. Also, the longer your own the vehicle, teh switchover becomes less noticeable, just a fact of life.
Strangely, searching this forum, I found that several people have noticed this, but some say the kick comes back in a few hundred miles.
03-21-2008, 03:48 PM
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Well, it's like brushing your teeth, everything feels nice and smooth, fresh and clean. Then all that crap builds up again.
Give it time, you'll feel the kick again.
Give it time, you'll feel the kick again.
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