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cryptolime replied to the thread A/C Compressor Oil Leak?.lol, good luck with that
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Honda is not switching back and it’s armchair engineering to just call 1234 corrosive. The system is designed to use it. Brake fluid...
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cryptolime reacted to pwp25si's post in the thread 2025 Si 1st to 2nd shift car cuts power with
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Its tricky to shift perfectly with clutch delay valve and damper. Replace the clutch line with ss braided line while you're at it. It... -
cryptolime replied to the thread A/C Compressor Oil Leak?.that's why it's a good idea to use your A/C as often as possible. People think by not using their A/C it will make it last longer but...
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cryptolime replied to the thread 2025 Si 1st to 2nd shift car cuts power.do you have a video? could be your technique. it can be hard to get a perfect 1-2 shift.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock control.i have an Si and my KC will rise a ton if i'm going above 5k rpms. how high are you revving in your pulls? i guess you probably have...
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cryptolime replied to the thread A/C Compressor Oil Leak?.a shop can check to see if that's a refrigerant leak with a special light they have. I think dye is added to the refrigerant/oil. if...
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Dot 3 or Dot 4 from any parts store is fine. I would strongly recommend swapping the MTF again with OEM honda stuff. Remember the FL5...
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That looks like a semi-denial into 1st? I do get a denial into 1st on a couple of occasions (IIRC, it only happened 2x in 8k+ miles)...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Gear lockout!.i get that too after about 15k miles on my fluid. happens to all manuals sometimes. What you can do is just shift to 2nd real quick...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Gear lockout!.what do you mean by hesitate? is the engine slow to rev up? Is the clutch slow to disengage? slow to engage? Is it not sliding...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.A few days ago I added a bottle of Redline SI-1 to a full tank of 93. I also replaced the air filter with a WIX I had, and I'm not...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.I had this issue before replacing plugs. I used OEM NGK plugs. Going to pick up a bottle of Redline SI-1 later today to see if it helps.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock control.I'm havin I'm having the same issue. You ever figure it out? Always light throttle, 5th or 6th gear, just cruising on the highway...
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My knock control keeps rising to .6 after like not even a pull, just slight acceleration. any way to fix or do i need to pull the plug...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.new plugs were installed with a torque wrench a month ago. I might try another bottle of fuel injector cleaner. is there a way to see...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.so, i'm still getting knock control spikes. I'm not really seeing or feeling any misfires. What else causes knock control to spike...
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cryptolime reacted to absolude's post in the thread đź”´đź’Š Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
I'll try it next oil change. Thank you for the valuable input.
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cryptolime replied to the thread đź”´đź’Š Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.I used Mobil 1 EP for four oil changes. No issues but Valvoline runs quieter and wanted to use VRP for it's ring cleaning effect. I...
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cryptolime replied to the thread đź”´đź’Š Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.I've been using Valvoline Restore and Protect the past five oil change intervals and it's been consistent. I'd try that instead of the...
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cryptolime reacted to Higgs Boson's post in the thread Burning smell after a full throttle pull with Like.
2 months.....you cooked the mouse nest.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Burning smell after a full throttle pull.sounds like clutch smell
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cryptolime replied to the thread Is 2nd Gear Grind "Still a thing"?.I've tried aftermarket fluids but always come back to Honda MTF. it's worked well for me. never had a grind with it.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.filled up at Exxon and knock control only spiked to .54 under the same conditions. I think Harris Teeter has bad fuel; at least at that...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.sure feels like it. about to head to work and going to fill up on the way. will update tonight.
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cryptolime reacted to AZCWTypeR's post in the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor? with Like.
I've read most states don't test octane. A few years ago a sample of metro Detroit stations found 25% were selling regular fuel as premium.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor?.I was able to get it down to .49 after taking it for a drive last night. But, today, I saw it spike in real time to .73 in about 3...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Is 2nd Gear Grind "Still a thing"?.i think most 2nd gear grind issues are driver error
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cryptolime reacted to Higgs Boson's post in the thread Is 2nd Gear Grind "Still a thing"? with Like.
never happened to me in my 23 or now my 25
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cryptolime posted the thread Knock Control Spike to .83. A/C compressor? in Civic Si Forum (11th Gen).Just noticed my knock control spiked to .83 earlier today. I've had it spike in the past but not this severe. Usually happen on the...
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cryptolime reacted to tezzasaurusrex's post in the thread Short Block Replacement at 20k Miles with Like.
I suspect a porous casting. Or misdiagnosis 🤣
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Nowhere in the original post does it say the engine failed.
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cryptolime replied to the thread Short Block Replacement at 20k Miles.you said the short block needed to be replaced. why?
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cryptolime replied to the thread Short Block Replacement at 20k Miles.i'm not sure how a small oil leak caused engine failure? can you elaborate? i'm wondering if the tech damaged your engine during the...
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cryptolime reacted to Spart's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
Another option, with a caveat: Be extremely careful getting anything through eBay. The vast majority of sellers of Honda parts are...
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cryptolime reacted to AspecR's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
For those that are interested in this oil and have had difficulty getting it, you can now order an oil change kit from Hybrid Racing...
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cryptolime reacted to Sporky McGeuschky's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Haha.
Well... That didn't take long. Got an email today regarding "we can't ship the fluids you ordered". "Blah blah blah, Cheech N...
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cryptolime reacted to johnloov's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
For sure get a blackstone or speed diagnostic analysis of the Virgin sample. We would be super excited to see what it shows.
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cryptolime reacted to Xmetal's post in the thread đź”´đź’Š Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
Iron is likely from the cast iron cylinder sleeves? I don't know. A lot of items in the valvetrain and camshafts contain iron and...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing.seems most Japanese oils use a lot of moly
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Uh, no. Counterfeits are all over scAmazon and eBay and it's very alarming to have one on your car. Some of the fakes have...
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Seems sketchy...No OEM Honda filter includes a crush washer. Vacuum sealing material used also does not look legit at all.
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cryptolime replied to the thread 0W20 Oil analysis after 29x HPDE sessions and daily driving.I've heard Mobil 1 EP maintains is viscosity pretty well even with long intervals
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cryptolime replied to the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing.seems you can't even buy it without getting ripped off
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cryptolime reacted to Ktrw's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
Alright quick update, Clark can't ship oil due to new regulations or something they cancelled my order. There are some other Honda parts...
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cryptolime reacted to johnloov's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
You’re running 10W-30 and 10W-40 on track without overheating to 240F+ water temps? What are your maximum coolant (water) temps and oil...
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cryptolime reacted to BuntaTypeR's post in the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing with Like.
I haven’t seen any meaningful difference between Mobil 1, Valvoline Full Synthetic, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, or AMSOIL Signature. I...
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cryptolime replied to the thread Formula R: High-Performance Synthetic Engine Oil by Honda Racing.you guys going to try the 0w20 or 5w30? anyone have the specs on these oils?
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Did some research and looks like the car stores a code if there is an over rev. The dealer said they can pull codes so maybe I don’t...
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Why wouldn't they want to check for an over-rev? They check for it with warranty, I don't expect this is any different in terms of...
