[Sprucegoose]

Originally Posted by Vandit

Yup. I noticed it too.. and that was also part of the reason i asked this question. I've seen it happen all too often.. notoriously so when climbing inclines on a lower gear to get the traction.. I could never understand though how the sensitivity of the needle was linked to the use of the pedal-to-metal behaviour almost instantly! lol.

When nearing E during stable steady state... the needle will quickly drop to E and below when driving at a brisk pace, but moment i keep steady or at standstill on a reasonably level surface, it returns to what i guess is the actual level. Nevertheless it still gives me a fright now and then when i forget to check it sometimes!

EDIT: BTW the 1.3 has what? max 40 lts capacity??

actually when climbing up an incline, because the fuel gauge is a simple ballcock [i know that is a stupid name, but that's what its called] attached to a sensor the fuel will move to the rear of the tank and hence the level at the ballcock will drop.

i've once filled close to 45 liters in my tank.. when i was well into reserve..

so i think its 40 + 5 [reserve]

[Vandit]

Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

actually when climbing up an incline, because the fuel gauge is a simple ballcock [i know that is a stupid name, but that's what its called] attached to a sensor the fuel will move to the rear of the tank and hence the level at the ballcock will drop.

i've once filled close to 45 liters in my tank.. when i was well into reserve..

so i think its 40 + 5 [reserve]

Yeah, I know how that works with inclines.. but what i mean't was that it is also super sensitive to driving aggressively on normal elevations. In that sense, it's almost like it's linked to the TPS because it reacts so well to driving style.. but i think it overdoes it, fooling you into thinking you're gonna gulp up all the petrol driving like that :P (then again, i think that's the idea behind the sensitivity in the first place! lol)

[bowser]

The speedometer in my VTEC is not steady and vibrates a bit. My 1.3 also has the same problem but it's worse. Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it?

[BLACKRiVAL]

Originally Posted by bowser

The speedometer in my VTEC is not steady and vibrates a bit. My 1.3 also has the same problem but it's worse. Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it?

Replace the speedo. Common with the OHCs. Mine also does the same at low speeds.

[bowser]

Originally Posted by BLACKRiVAL

Replace the speedo. Common with the OHCs. Mine also does the same at low speeds.

Do you mean replace the speedometer cable or the entire instrument cluster?

[BLACKRiVAL]

Originally Posted by bowser

Do you mean replace the speedometer cable or the entire instrument cluster?

Try and replace the cable first. Here where I live they also repair the speedo console. Though it goes bad again in sometime in around 7 to 8 months.

[Bluebeem]

Originally Posted by BLACKRiVAL

Try and replace the cable first. Here where I live they also repair the speedo console. Though it goes bad again in sometime in around 7 to 8 months.

Don't bother replacing the cable.

I've had the same problem in my OHC for the past couple of years. The only probable solution may be replacement of the speedo itself. I've got all wiring changed as it had stopped working completely after a certain while. Still shakes with the new wiring.

[OHCVtec]

Hello friends, need your advise here. Off late my vtec gives a sudden jerk and the Engine Check light comes on. It stays on for that run and disappears when I start the car next time. This does not happen always, say one in a week or so. Any ideas what the issue could be.

[infotech58]

Try to read the engine code when CEL is ON.
Follow this post:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ml#post2809881

Originally Posted by OHCVtec

Hello friends, need your advise here. Off late my vtec gives a sudden jerk and the Engine Check light comes on. It stays on for that run and disappears when I start the car next time. This does not happen always, say one in a week or so. Any ideas what the issue could be.

[BLACKRiVAL]

How much oil need to be filled in 1.5 OHC? My mechanic puts in 3.5 litres. Which is the best oil and what should be the grade rating?

[bowser]

I feel my VTEC doesn't have a good grip on the road. On two occasions I've felt the rear of the car fishtail out from under me while taking curves at a higher speed. I have the stock tyres and suspension that came with the car. Will upgrading to 205/50/15 tyres fix this? Or do I also have to do something about the suspension?

[Sprucegoose]

Originally Posted by bowser

I feel my VTEC doesn't have a good grip on the road. On two occasions I've felt the rear of the car fishtail out from under me while taking curves at a higher speed. I have the stock tyres and suspension that came with the car. Will upgrading to 205/50/15 tyres fix this? Or do I also have to do something about the suspension?

Both will help.
What tyres are you running?
How old are they?
How many kilometers have they done?

Even on the stock tyre size if you get a soft compound tyre you should notice better grip levels.

I had upgraded to Pedders sports Ryder suspension and 205/50/R15 Yokohama S.Drives.
The grip levels were insane.

[bowser]

Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

Both will help.
What tyres are you running?
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I had upgraded to Pedders sports Ryder suspension and 205/50/R15 Yokohama S.Drives.
The grip levels were insane.

I have the original Bridgestone tyres that came with the car. They're about 10 yrs old and have done about 28,000 km. Yes, you read that right! The car is practically brand new. I got it second hand about 2 months ago.

I can only upgrade the tyres right now. Will that fix this problem?

[infotech58]

As you mentioned that you are still running on stock tyres that would be at least 10 years old; tyres that old become brittle and can prove to be very dangerous. First thing you should do is to change the tyres. If you want wider rubber, go with 195 or 205 profile.

Also, check the suspension thoroughly and replace the parts that need attention (or replace at least the bushes).

Originally Posted by bowser

I feel my VTEC doesn't have a good grip on the road. On two occasions I've felt the rear of the car fishtail out from under me while taking curves at a higher speed. I have the stock tyres and suspension that came with the car. Will upgrading to 205/50/15 tyres fix this? Or do I also have to do something about the suspension?

[bowser]

Originally Posted by infotech58

As you mentioned that you are still running on stock tyres that would be at least 10 years old; tyres that old become brittle and can prove to be very dangerous. First thing you should do is to change the tyres. If you want wider rubber, go with 195 or 205 profile.

Also, check the suspension thoroughly and replace the parts that need attention (or replace at least the bushes).

The suspension is silky smooth right now. Can't even hear a single squeak from it! Should I still get it checked and replace the bushes? The car has barely been used all these years.

Also, if I go for 205 profile will the front tyres touch the wheel wells when the steering is turned completely?