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99lude-50kmiles · 03-29-2009, 12:10 AM

just got a 1999 prelude all options with 54k miles, i am wondering if you guys have any advice for me and my first lude, and i was wondering what kind of oil i should use. (the previous owner used synthetic idk what kind though) i use the vtec abou 5 times a day. i just need some advice so help me

and is first gear saposed to have vtec kick?

Rodmunch · 03-29-2009, 02:28 AM

Congrats!
FYI, there were no options for the 5th gen, besides base vs. SH. But damn that's some low mileage.
Oil is personal preference. Honda says use 5-W30 weight, says so right on the oil filler cap. If the previous owner used syn, you might want to continue doing that.
Yes VTEC should work in every gear. I believe it won't work until the engine temp is up to a certain point though. Also, it won't work if the oil level is low.

95greenlude · 03-29-2009, 07:47 AM

Nice catch!

Advice: Dont be a retard. Us Prelude owners are "elitists!"

lude4lifeh22 · 03-29-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodmunch

Congrats!
FYI, there were no options for the 5th gen, besides base vs. SH. But damn that's some low mileage.
Oil is personal preference. Honda says use 5-W30 weight, says so right on the oil filler cap. If the previous owner used syn, you might want to continue doing that.
Yes VTEC should work in every gear. I believe it won't work until the engine temp is up to a certain point though. Also, it won't work if the oil level is low.

This is key. The H22 is known to eat oil, especially if you vtec a lot. You should check your oil level every two weeks at minimum. Don't be alarmed if you have to top it off each time.

If the owner was using synthetic @ 54k definitely continue using it. It will keep things cleaner and on a "younger" engine its a good point to start/keep using. 5w-30 is the recommend oil by Honda. Royal Purple is a popular trusted oil.

HavoK041 · 03-29-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodmunch

Congrats!
FYI, there were no options for the 5th gen, besides base vs. SH. But damn that's some low mileage.
Oil is personal preference. Honda says use 5-W30 weight, says so right on the oil filler cap. If the previous owner used syn, you might want to continue doing that.
Yes VTEC should work in every gear. I believe it won't work until the engine temp is up to a certain point though. Also, it won't work if the oil level is low.

Pretty low but I've got you beat, bought my car 6 months ago with 36,875 miles, now it has 40k miles.

99lude-50kmiles · 03-29-2009, 11:12 AM

thanks for the advice & comments! and i got a great deal on my ride, 6500$ and its clean!

cubanrefugee23 · 03-29-2009, 01:52 PM

$6500! that's a steal man. I paid close to that (from a dealer) for mine and it had just over 100,000. Congrats on the new car.

Shinji8311 · 03-29-2009, 04:12 PM

Congrats on your buy. You're gonna love that car cause I love mine

and I think everyone on here has the same feelings for their Lude.
BTW...VTEC doesn't work on engine temperature. It actually works on Oil pressure and RPM. So make sure your oil is top off every so often. Other than that...ask away if you got questions. Enjoy your Prelude

nathonm · 03-31-2009, 10:57 PM

paid 8k for my 99 SS with 89k.. but then again theyre really hard to find here and everything is more expensive. lol vtec also doesnt work in park.

pIERCE · 03-31-2009, 11:17 PM

Good deal.

NORDICNINJALUDE · 04-01-2009, 06:28 PM

Great Deal

ExtrudeLude · 04-01-2009, 07:06 PM

paid 1800 for my '97 w/ 65,000 miles. Of course it had a blown engine though . hehe, but thats taken care of. Nice buy, gl with it.

ExtrudeLude · 04-01-2009, 07:07 PM

Oh, is it Base of SH? just interested

99lude-50kmiles · 04-01-2009, 10:14 PM

people have told me sh and people have told me base so idk. haha

nathonm · 04-01-2009, 10:18 PM

lol there were a couple options like a ash tray instead of the coin thing in center console. lol isnt there a ATTS light or somethin? check the manual? look for type SH sticker or where there used to be a sticker thingy. idiot who had my car last got rid of that stuff and took clear coat with it.

99lude-50kmiles · 04-01-2009, 10:23 PM

oh ic it says SH on the manual. haha

nathonm · 04-01-2009, 11:12 PM

lol bingo. enjoy your car man, i went from a 96 Accord LX (no vtec =c) and i love my new ride. easy off on the vtec and WOT, burn oil and foul your plugs quick like that.

Kronn 98SH · 04-02-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 99lude-50kmiles

oh ic it says SH on the manual. haha

Do you have a light mounted to the inside of your door panel?

99lude-50kmiles · 04-02-2009, 02:45 PM

yea it does.

pIERCE · 04-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Pics?

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Originally Posted by nathonm

easy off on the vtec and WOT, burn oil and foul your plugs quick like that.

That can foul your plugs? I mean...I don't to either of them at all, but still, I thought that something has to be mechanically wrong with your engine for your plugs to foul.