Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
11-01-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
11-01-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Thanks for the info. Appreciate it!
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
jim beam wrote:
> Kenneth J. Harris wrote:
>
>> Does this mean that current Honda 4 cyl engines all have mechanical
>> lifters? I'm surprised. I thought just about all modern engines used
>> hydraulic lifters with no periodic adjustments. I haven't owned a car
>> that required valve adjustments in a long time--I'm talking about old
>> British cars like Austin Healeys, MG's, MiniCoopers(original version)
>> etc.
>
>
> all d and b series honda engines use mechanical lifters. mechanical
> offer advantages at high rpm's, and hydraulics are only really necessary
> on vehicles that have poor initial build quality and/or sustain high
> rates of wear.
>
> the only time you really need to stay on top of a honda valve adjustment
> is if the valves run at sustained high temperatures - the cr-v is such a
> case. i find my civic benefits from the 30k schedule too, but i
> frequently run it at 9/10ths and i'm sure the valves get a bit warm.
> used civics i've bought from more normal drivers have had valve lash
> within spec after more than 100k without adjustment.
>
>>
>> Ken
>>
11-01-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Nino Nospam wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
11-01-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Nino Nospam wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
11-01-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Nino Nospam wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
11-01-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Nino Nospam wrote:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
> Thanks
------------------------------------
It only applies to the Gen 1, which means '97 through '01. It's the
Integra engine. Set them to the loose side of the specs, since they are
prone to tighten.
'Curly'
11-01-2006 | 05:28 PM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-01-2006 | 05:28 PM
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"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-01-2006 | 05:28 PM
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"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-01-2006 | 05:28 PM
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"Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
$5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>
ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
*check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were all
still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-02-2006 | 04:17 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-02-2006 | 04:17 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-02-2006 | 04:17 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-02-2006 | 04:17 AM
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Re: Valves adjusted every 30,000 miles?
Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
Thanks
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> "Nino Nospam" <NinoNoSpam@unsubscribe@shaw.ca> wrote in news:XL%1h.235233
> $5R2.196116@pd7urf3no:
>
>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>
>
>
> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>
> You don't necessarily need to *adjust* them every 30K, but you do need to
> *check* them. Mine get checked once a year (by me). This year they were
> all
> still within spec on last year's adjustment. Engine has 277,000 miles.
>
> If you change your oil often, the valve clearances will be very stable,
> even with sustained high revs. Honda builds nice engines.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
11-02-2006 | 08:36 AM
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>>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>
>>
>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>
>
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>
You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
Two tips:
1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
--
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> "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
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>>>
>>> I read in this newsgroup that the valves in a CR-V needed
>>> to be adjusted every 30,000 miles? Does it say this in
>>> the manual? Can a DIY do it? What about an independent shop?
>>>
>>
>>
>> ANY competent place can do this, DIY is a piece of cake.
>>
>
> Can you please tell me what tools and how do I do it?
>
You'd best buy a good shop manual. It's a bit complex to tell here.
Two tips:
1) Get a torque wrench and do NOT overtighten ANYthing!
2) Turn engine so cam lobes on the cylinder you're checking are pointing
skywards. Ignore the official method of lining up the cam pulley marks.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/