Honda City Vtec!!!

Rudra Sen · 15th July 2004, 13:44

Shan2nu, worth considering synthetic oil? Especially after 40k run? Cost, as I understand is an issue though.

Shan2nu · 15th July 2004, 13:47

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Wow. Thats cheap for a 40K service! Although I noticed you went for the cheap stuff when it came to the oil. Which oil did they use anyways? I hope not that stuff they get in bulk and pump out from a barrel!

No Rtech, these oils were specially made for Honda engines, certified by Honda. They were even badged as "Honda". The oil is made by Idemitsu, "15W-40" for Honda cars.

Honda engine oil

Regards...
Shan2nu

Rtech · 15th July 2004, 14:16

Actually, after running a car on mineral oil for such a long period of time, they say its not advisable to switch over to synthetic. So I guess its better to use what Honda recomends at this stage.

Rt

GTO · 15th July 2004, 14:59

Hey,

Nice to see such a low service cost at a major 40000 km service. I maintain entire service histories of all my cars - documented and in an excel spreadsheet format. The Vtec should cost less to service/repair over 100000 kms than my Esteem. Thats for sure.

This the true beauty of a Vtec. Despite offering so much to the heart, its also really appealing to the head. Relatively inexpensive maintainence, extremely high reliability, great fuel economy and a very very low level of wear and tear.

GTO

Technocrat · 10th September 2004, 16:21

Hi guys am new here, was goin thru the conversation, is this low maintainance cost just for da VTEC or for all city's ??

aadix · 10th September 2004, 16:26

well ,well,, one of the best moderators of xbhp,has finally started posting here!!! welcome techno,and an intro please!

GTO · 10th September 2004, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Hi guys am new here, was goin thru the conversation, is this low maintainance cost just for da VTEC or for all city's ??

Correct. In fact not only the City, even the Accord is incredibly inexpensive to maintain and service compared to others in the D-Segment.

GTO

princemanatt · 18th June 2009, 10:07

We bought a 2001 VTec. And boy it feels better than our civic. Like GTO said, the 7k Shift, It is something to be experienced. Comparatively,Civic has too much of a linear power delivery for me. The jump in accelaration after 5500 rpm is something I enjoy every time I take it out. The car just transfroms into a totally different bieng.

Shan2nu · 5th October 2009, 16:56

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We bought a 2001 VTec. And boy it feels better than our civic. Like GTO said, the 7k Shift, It is something to be experienced. Comparatively,Civic has too much of a linear power delivery for me. The jump in accelaration after 5500 rpm is something I enjoy every time I take it out. The car just transfroms into a totally different bieng.

Man, even after 8 years, i still look forward to driving the VTEC each n every day.

Shan2nu

vinayvtec · 7th October 2009, 02:27

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Originally Posted by princemanatt

We bought a 2001 VTec. And boy it feels better than our civic. Like GTO said, the 7k Shift, It is something to be experienced. Comparatively,Civic has too much of a linear power delivery for me. The jump in accelaration after 5500 rpm is something I enjoy every time I take it out. The car just transfroms into a totally different bieng.

My car was the first Honda in family and we don’t hesitate to but another one OHC VTEC if we get a best car with value for money deal. Trust me it’s like a RD in cars I believe.

ImmortalZ · 7th October 2009, 14:08

Heh, it is a funny thing, the VTEC kick. Honda has been working more and more towards a seamless VTEC change-over and enthusiasts still crave the 'kick'.

k_shanz · 12th August 2010, 22:38

I brought a 2002 Honda City vtec(BLACK) yesterday. I brought it from my relatives very neatly used one. It has done 1,35k on the odo, very good service background, and in very mint condition. Its fully stock apart from 15" HRS RIMS and K&N conical airfilters.
I had no plan to buy another car, but everything just happened.
Now am planning to retain this and sell my Zen. Thinking of getting some mild mods on my engine like FFE ..
Guys please help me with the vtec tips and tricks

15th July 2004, 13:44	#16
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Shan2nu, worth considering synthetic oil? Especially after 40k run? Cost, as I understand is an issue though.
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15th July 2004, 14:16	#18
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Actually, after running a car on mineral oil for such a long period of time, they say its not advisable to switch over to synthetic. So I guess its better to use what Honda recomends at this stage. Rt
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15th July 2004, 14:59	#19
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Hey, Nice to see such a low service cost at a major 40000 km service. I maintain entire service histories of all my cars - documented and in an excel spreadsheet format. The Vtec should cost less to service/repair over 100000 kms than my Esteem. Thats for sure. This the true beauty of a Vtec. Despite offering so much to the heart, its also really appealing to the head. Relatively inexpensive maintainence, extremely high reliability, great fuel economy and a very very low level of wear and tear. GTO
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10th September 2004, 16:21	#20
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Hi guys am new here, was goin thru the conversation, is this low maintainance cost just for da VTEC or for all city's ??
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10th September 2004, 16:26	#21
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	well ,well,, one of the best moderators of xbhp,has finally started posting here!!! welcome techno,and an intro please!
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18th June 2009, 10:07	#23
princemanatt BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 125 Thanked: 4 Times	We bought a 2001 VTec. And boy it feels better than our civic. Like GTO said, the 7k Shift, It is something to be experienced. Comparatively,Civic has too much of a linear power delivery for me. The jump in accelaration after 5500 rpm is something I enjoy every time I take it out. The car just transfroms into a totally different bieng.
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7th October 2009, 14:08	#26
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Heh, it is a funny thing, the VTEC kick. Honda has been working more and more towards a seamless VTEC change-over and enthusiasts still crave the 'kick'.
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12th August 2010, 22:38	#27
k_shanz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: KL - TEN Posts: 353 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	I brought a 2002 Honda City vtec(BLACK) yesterday. I brought it from my relatives very neatly used one. It has done 1,35k on the odo, very good service background, and in very mint condition. Its fully stock apart from 15" HRS RIMS and K&N conical airfilters. I had no plan to buy another car, but everything just happened. Now am planning to retain this and sell my Zen. Thinking of getting some mild mods on my engine like FFE .. Guys please help me with the vtec tips and tricks
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