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Old 11-06-2009, 10:51 AM   #17 (permalink)
drew1d
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Push - '03 Honda Civic Si (Ep3)
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Originally Posted by TomO View Post
I like that article and tend to agree with it.

The bypass valve is there incase your filter gets plugged. (or can't handle the volume) But when it gets plugged = bad time.

Do you use normal oil? (rated for your engine?) You could try gunk out or one of those "potions."

Personally, I'd get an OEM filter (to eliminate that as the cause) and change the oil with the thinnest your comfortable with. (Like 0-20w) Run the car for like 20 miles, then change the oil again. I'd hope, that the deposits get free'd up. Otherwise, take it in. Good luck to ya.
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