Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

Truble via CarKB.com wrote:
> Unquestionably Confused wrote:
>>> Thanks, everyone for all of the info and advice. I'll be asking my
>>> friend at what point she changed the oil. Even though the V-Tec
>>> seems like a pretty durable engine, my tendency at this point is to
>>> "walk on by" unless I get satisfactory info...Pretty irresponsible
>>> not to perform regular maintenance even if you are not keeping the
>>> car long-term. One last question...would regular maintenance undo
>>> any potential damage done?
>>
>> No, it will never UNDO the damage which MAY have been caused,
>> excessive wear, etc. All you can hope for is maintain the status
>> quo and prevent further, excessive wear by performing proper
>> maintenance.
>
> Most, Most helpful. I agree that damage done is irreversible. I also
> spoke with my current mechanic and a good friend who owned his own
> auto shop. They pretty much said the same thing-the life span of the
> engine may be affected. The price was a littele better than book, but
> there was no getting the dealer to budge. I've decided to let it go.
> Thanks for all the candid and helpful advice.

Funny that the dealer wouldn't budge due to inadequate maintenance. I could
imagine what he would have said if it was brought in for warranty work......

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

On 8 Jan 2007 10:01:23 -0800, "z" <gzuckier@snail-mail.net> wrote:

>
>Truble wrote:
>> I am thinking about buying a Honda Accord EX with a V-Tec engine that a
>> friend of mine is leasing. She leased for 3 years and the car looks great and
>> has given her no problems. We were all set to complete the deal with the
>> leasing company when she told me she only changed theoil once during the 3
>> year period. At that point I hesitated. She has 26,500 miles on the car and
>> did not overheat or have any engine or oil light come on. If I buy the car
>> now, change the oil regularly, etc., does anybody have any advice about how
>> much of a risk I'm taking? What about the engine's lifespan? I'd appreciate
>> any help. It's more money than I've ever spent on a car and don't want to
>> make a stupid mistake.
>
>Might work out fine, might shorten the life, but I'd certainly expect a
>LARGE discount over book price, for which you could find an Accord with
>meticulous maintenance records. Of course, you probably can't tell the
>leasing company, or your friend will get the bill, no?

I very much doubt whether there is any problem with the engine. What
I would do is to have the oil pressure checked. If there is excesive
wear, clearances within the engine would increase leading to a fall in
oil pressure.

The oil filter is very efficient at taking out particulate matter and
with gas engines there is no or very little dilution of the oil by
fuel so lack oil lubricity, which will lead to wear, will not occur.
What might be a problem is a loss of additives in the oil that leads
to some sludge. That can easily be rectified with an engines as young
as this one by flushing. In conclusion if the price is right, go for
it, you are most unlikely to have problems.

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

On 8 Jan 2007 10:01:23 -0800, "z" <gzuckier@snail-mail.net> wrote:

>
>Truble wrote:
>> I am thinking about buying a Honda Accord EX with a V-Tec engine that a
>> friend of mine is leasing. She leased for 3 years and the car looks great and
>> has given her no problems. We were all set to complete the deal with the
>> leasing company when she told me she only changed theoil once during the 3
>> year period. At that point I hesitated. She has 26,500 miles on the car and
>> did not overheat or have any engine or oil light come on. If I buy the car
>> now, change the oil regularly, etc., does anybody have any advice about how
>> much of a risk I'm taking? What about the engine's lifespan? I'd appreciate
>> any help. It's more money than I've ever spent on a car and don't want to
>> make a stupid mistake.
>
>Might work out fine, might shorten the life, but I'd certainly expect a
>LARGE discount over book price, for which you could find an Accord with
>meticulous maintenance records. Of course, you probably can't tell the
>leasing company, or your friend will get the bill, no?

I very much doubt whether there is any problem with the engine. What
I would do is to have the oil pressure checked. If there is excesive
wear, clearances within the engine would increase leading to a fall in
oil pressure.

The oil filter is very efficient at taking out particulate matter and
with gas engines there is no or very little dilution of the oil by
fuel so lack oil lubricity, which will lead to wear, will not occur.
What might be a problem is a loss of additives in the oil that leads
to some sludge. That can easily be rectified with an engines as young
as this one by flushing. In conclusion if the price is right, go for
it, you are most unlikely to have problems.

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

On 8 Jan 2007 10:01:23 -0800, "z" <gzuckier@snail-mail.net> wrote:

>
>Truble wrote:
>> I am thinking about buying a Honda Accord EX with a V-Tec engine that a
>> friend of mine is leasing. She leased for 3 years and the car looks great and
>> has given her no problems. We were all set to complete the deal with the
>> leasing company when she told me she only changed theoil once during the 3
>> year period. At that point I hesitated. She has 26,500 miles on the car and
>> did not overheat or have any engine or oil light come on. If I buy the car
>> now, change the oil regularly, etc., does anybody have any advice about how
>> much of a risk I'm taking? What about the engine's lifespan? I'd appreciate
>> any help. It's more money than I've ever spent on a car and don't want to
>> make a stupid mistake.
>
>Might work out fine, might shorten the life, but I'd certainly expect a
>LARGE discount over book price, for which you could find an Accord with
>meticulous maintenance records. Of course, you probably can't tell the
>leasing company, or your friend will get the bill, no?

I very much doubt whether there is any problem with the engine. What
I would do is to have the oil pressure checked. If there is excesive
wear, clearances within the engine would increase leading to a fall in
oil pressure.

The oil filter is very efficient at taking out particulate matter and
with gas engines there is no or very little dilution of the oil by
fuel so lack oil lubricity, which will lead to wear, will not occur.
What might be a problem is a loss of additives in the oil that leads
to some sludge. That can easily be rectified with an engines as young
as this one by flushing. In conclusion if the price is right, go for
it, you are most unlikely to have problems.

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

"Truble via CarKB.com" <u30733@uwe> wrote in message
news:6bf6338ed6daa@uwe...
>
> Most, Most helpful. I agree that damage done is irreversible. I also spoke
> with my current mechanic and a good friend who owned his own auto shop.
> They
> pretty much said the same thing-the life span of the engine may be
> affected.
> The price was a littele better than book, but there was no getting the
> dealer
> to budge. I've decided to let it go. Thanks for all the candid and helpful
> advice.
>

I've never regretted *not* buying a specific car!

Mike

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

"Truble via CarKB.com" <u30733@uwe> wrote in message
news:6bf6338ed6daa@uwe...
>
> Most, Most helpful. I agree that damage done is irreversible. I also spoke
> with my current mechanic and a good friend who owned his own auto shop.
> They
> pretty much said the same thing-the life span of the engine may be
> affected.
> The price was a littele better than book, but there was no getting the
> dealer
> to budge. I've decided to let it go. Thanks for all the candid and helpful
> advice.
>

I've never regretted *not* buying a specific car!

Mike

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

"Truble via CarKB.com" <u30733@uwe> wrote in message
news:6bf6338ed6daa@uwe...
>
> Most, Most helpful. I agree that damage done is irreversible. I also spoke
> with my current mechanic and a good friend who owned his own auto shop.
> They
> pretty much said the same thing-the life span of the engine may be
> affected.
> The price was a littele better than book, but there was no getting the
> dealer
> to budge. I've decided to let it go. Thanks for all the candid and helpful
> advice.
>

I've never regretted *not* buying a specific car!

Mike

Re: Accord V-Tec Engine
 

"Truble via CarKB.com" <u30733@uwe> wrote in message
news:6bf6338ed6daa@uwe...
>
> Most, Most helpful. I agree that damage done is irreversible. I also spoke
> with my current mechanic and a good friend who owned his own auto shop.
> They
> pretty much said the same thing-the life span of the engine may be
> affected.
> The price was a littele better than book, but there was no getting the
> dealer
> to budge. I've decided to let it go. Thanks for all the candid and helpful
> advice.
>

I've never regretted *not* buying a specific car!

Mike