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I only use the Vtec if needed for overtaking etc. For fast roadwork I use my Mazda AZ-3, a japanese import 1500cc like the MX-3, fun to drive but hard ride due to being lowered. The HR-V was bought for more sedate driving and softer ride so its not being thrashed, but am still suprised by the...

Pardon?:confused: Thanks PedroS this seems a logical answer - well at least it is technical. Looks like I dont have to keep checking the oil at every set of traffic lights:toung: I had a CRX 1990 model which had fantastic acceleration which really kicked in at high revs but that car never used...

Hi PedroS, thanks for the reply, seems what you say about the Honda engines is true though why they are like this I can`t understand. Another person on this forum mentioned that the Vtec engines use more oil - do you know the reason for that? bad engineering, loose tolerances etc, maybe. This...

Thanks Tim, will be going for a 5W-40 Cheers Keith

Hi there, just joined the forum and am looking for some advice from those in the know. I am on a work contract in Cyprus where the temps rarely fall below 4 C in winter and go to 40 C plus thru the summer. Recently bought a Honda HR-V manual Vtec and can`t decide if to use 5W-30 fully syn, or...

thanks for the welcome guys. Must admit I do like to use the vtec - got to have some fun in the sun - plus the car is a bit sluggish if driven normal mode:blink1: Just realised I should have posted the main part of this post in the oils section - had too much info overload ,duh. Will do that now.

Hi to all just joined up and am going thru the posts relating to which oil to use. I know, its old ground but after searching the web on some oil guru pages I`m still none the wiser (more confused in fact). I am on a work contract in Cyprus where the temps rarely fall below 4 C in winter and go...