James Atkinson wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
> I bought a used Civic EX 88K miles. Runs good. After first oil change it
> takes twice as long as before to crank the engine in order to run. Did I do
> anything wrong?
>
> thank for any ideas.
> James.

Since it is a '98 it possibly has the original battery still. It could
be that the link to the oil change is just a coincidence, and that your
battery has reached end of life. On my '94 Civic the first sign of the
battery going bad is that I have to crank longer to start the car
(although it seems to crank about as fast as always).

 

James Atkinson wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
> I bought a used Civic EX 88K miles. Runs good. After first oil change it
> takes twice as long as before to crank the engine in order to run. Did I do
> anything wrong?
>
> thank for any ideas.
> James.

Since it is a '98 it possibly has the original battery still. It could
be that the link to the oil change is just a coincidence, and that your
battery has reached end of life. On my '94 Civic the first sign of the
battery going bad is that I have to crank longer to start the car
(although it seems to crank about as fast as always).

 

I also have a 98 civic. If the tank is below 1/2, it
takes extra cranks to start if you don't give the fuel
pump a chance to prime the system. I have seen this on
other Gen 6 civics as well, especially after sitting for
more than 3-4 hours.

For some reason, when the tank is full, it doesn't take as
long. I assume this has to do with the orientation of the
fuel pickup or something, though I have never inspected it.

Perhaps by coincidence, your tank was below 1/2 after the
oil change, and you just happened to notice this due to
DIY paranoia. I been there.... for instance: after my t-
belt job.

t

 

I also have a 98 civic. If the tank is below 1/2, it
takes extra cranks to start if you don't give the fuel
pump a chance to prime the system. I have seen this on
other Gen 6 civics as well, especially after sitting for
more than 3-4 hours.

For some reason, when the tank is full, it doesn't take as
long. I assume this has to do with the orientation of the
fuel pickup or something, though I have never inspected it.

Perhaps by coincidence, your tank was below 1/2 after the
oil change, and you just happened to notice this due to
DIY paranoia. I been there.... for instance: after my t-
belt job.

t

 

"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
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> I also have a 98 civic. If the tank is below 1/2, it
> takes extra cranks to start if you don't give the fuel
> pump a chance to prime the system. I have seen this on
> other Gen 6 civics as well, especially after sitting for
> more than 3-4 hours.
>
> For some reason, when the tank is full, it doesn't take as
> long. I assume this has to do with the orientation of the
> fuel pickup or something, though I have never inspected it.
>
> Perhaps by coincidence, your tank was below 1/2 after the
> oil change, and you just happened to notice this due to
> DIY paranoia. I been there.... for instance: after my t-
> belt job.
>
> t

You were totally right! Thanks!

James

 

"disallow" <loewen_t at yahoo.ca @> wrote in message
news:d6e7a7906f455a060f1cdc4f8892ef99@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I also have a 98 civic. If the tank is below 1/2, it
> takes extra cranks to start if you don't give the fuel
> pump a chance to prime the system. I have seen this on
> other Gen 6 civics as well, especially after sitting for
> more than 3-4 hours.
>
> For some reason, when the tank is full, it doesn't take as
> long. I assume this has to do with the orientation of the
> fuel pickup or something, though I have never inspected it.
>
> Perhaps by coincidence, your tank was below 1/2 after the
> oil change, and you just happened to notice this due to
> DIY paranoia. I been there.... for instance: after my t-
> belt job.
>
> t

You were totally right! Thanks!

James

 

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> James Atkinson wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys,
> > I bought a used Civic EX 88K miles. Runs good. After first oil change it
> > takes twice as long as before to crank the engine in order to run. Did I
do
> > anything wrong?
> >
> > thank for any ideas.
> > James.
>
> Since it is a '98 it possibly has the original battery still. It could
> be that the link to the oil change is just a coincidence, and that your
> battery has reached end of life. On my '94 Civic the first sign of the
> battery going bad is that I have to crank longer to start the car
> (although it seems to crank about as fast as always).

I checked the voltage: 12.8V. The almost empty gas tank was the problem.
Thanks to all for the answers!

James.

 

"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> James Atkinson wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys,
> > I bought a used Civic EX 88K miles. Runs good. After first oil change it
> > takes twice as long as before to crank the engine in order to run. Did I
do
> > anything wrong?
> >
> > thank for any ideas.
> > James.
>
> Since it is a '98 it possibly has the original battery still. It could
> be that the link to the oil change is just a coincidence, and that your
> battery has reached end of life. On my '94 Civic the first sign of the
> battery going bad is that I have to crank longer to start the car
> (although it seems to crank about as fast as always).

I checked the voltage: 12.8V. The almost empty gas tank was the problem.
Thanks to all for the answers!

James.