What does a oil control valve do?
The Oil Control Valve (OCV) is a a critical part used in every engine that is fitted with variable valve technology (VVT). A single control valve will regulate the supply of oil to a designated VVT hub, to advance or retard the timing by altering the camshaft angle position.
Can you drive with a bad oil control valve?
The technical answer is yes. You can still drive your vehicle if it has a bad oil control valve, at least for a while. However, it will be a rather costly and unpleasant experience to drive with a bad oil control valve. You’ll have to tolerate weak acceleration, a weird burning odor, and terrible brake performance.
What to do when Honda oil life reaches 5%?
When the maintenance minder system determines that your Honda’s oil life has reached 5%, then service on your Honda is now due. At this time, we recommend a quick and convenient trip through Scott Honda’s Express Service Lane, no appointment necessary.
Can a bad oil control valve cause rough idling?
Although there are many other causes for rough idling, a failing oil control valve should be considered on cars equipped with VVT technology. Like when other electronic components of an engine fail, the vehicle’s computer can sense a oil control valve failure and in turn turn on the check engine light in your instrument cluster.
How often should I change my Honda engine oil?
With fresh engine oil, your percentage is 100%. It drops over time as you put miles on your Honda. So at 40%, your oil still has 40% of its lifetime remaining to do its job before it needs to be replaced. At 15%, your oil still has 15% lifetime remaining, and so on. At 5%, consider having your oil changed in the next 500 miles.
Why does my Honda engine use so much oil?
When the VCM system engages sporadically, it can cause piston rings blow-by, spark plugs fouling and additional oil consumption. On 4-cylinder vehicles, the oil control rings can stick instead of expanding to the cylinder walls, allowing oil to flow past and burn excessively.
How does the Honda CRV VTEC oil solenoid work?
The VTEC system increases the amount of intake valve lift for increased power. It accomplishes this by turning a control solenoid ‘ON’ to allow oil pressure into the VTEC control passages to apply pins that will lock the intake rockers. When the oil pressure is present, the pressure switch signal will go high.
When to do an oil change on a 4 cylinder Honda?
On the 4-cylinder vehicle, the dealership performed an oil change and the vehicle owner had to return within 1,000 miles to see how much oil was consumed. If there was an abnormal amount of oil consumed, a full engine disassembly followed in order to replace the pistons and piston rings.
Is there a problem with the oil pressure switch on a Honda?
We have noticed an increase in oil pressure switch-related problems with late-model Honda vehicles recently. Two switches that seem to be consistently problematic are the rocker arm oil pressure switch and the engine oil pressure switch. Each exhibits a unique set of symptoms, but the fix is the same for both: replace it.