EP3 Type R

[Azz86]

I know there is a lot of questions about fuel consumption on here already but I have a slightly different dilema.

For my most recent tank of fuel, the fuel light came on after 280kms. Decided to push it.
Eventually filled it after 456kms which equalled 45 litres.

So basically drove for 176kms with the fuel light on. Really doesn't seem right.

Has anyone had this problem before? Anyone attempted to calibrate/check the float switch?

[JohnO]

I know there is a lot of questions about fuel consumption on here already but I have a slightly different dilema.

For my most recent tank of fuel, the fuel light came on after 280kms. Decided to push it.
Eventually filled it after 456kms which equalled 45 litres.

So basically drove for 176kms with the fuel light on. Really doesn't seem right.

Has anyone had this problem before? Anyone attempted to calibrate/check the float switch?

remember my car hasnt been tuned, i just slapped on the mods and drove it with bad fuel economy, i could only get to 310 max on a tank. stock got me to 400

kpro and headers is whats missing

[Azz86]

remember my car hasnt been tuned, i just slapped on the mods and drove it with bad fuel economy, i could only get to 310 max on a tank. stock got me to 400

kpro and headers is whats missing

Hi JohnO,
Makes sense that a Kpro would make a big difference for fuel efficiency.
It's on my list of things to do

Although if you do the maths it's making roughly 10L/100kms which seems to be fairly normal??

[Symphorced]

Hi JohnO,
Makes sense that a Kpro would make a big difference for fuel efficiency.
It's on my list of things to do

Although if you do the maths it's making roughly 10L/100kms which seems to be fairly normal??

I'd be very happy with 10L/100kms.

[Azz86]

I'd be very happy with 10L/100kms.

Yeh man. Awesome considering the power you get out of these things

Just can't understand why the fuel gauge is so out of whack.

[UNA91]

I was in vtec in 5th and 6th gear and my car started jerking like it was going on and off vtec... what could be the problem? it felt like that jerky gear shifting feeling, except i was already in gear...

Also my car feels like its going to stall when I come to a stop sometimes. Usually happens in traffic where i creep forward and then put the clutch down and the rpms drop and my car shakes a bit then goes back to normal...

[JDM EP3]

What oil grade and weight would people recommend for the EP3? I was thinking something like 5W30 Full synthetic.

[Azz86]

What oil grade and weight would people recommend for the EP3? I was thinking something like 5W30 Full synthetic.

Think 10W40 is what you are supposed to use in the K20a.
At least that is what the Acura rsx manual says. It's a K20a3.

[JohnO]

I used 10w40 motul

10/100 was what I was doing

My golf pulls around 8.7/100

[Azz86]

I used 10w40 motul

10/100 was what I was doing

My golf pulls around 8.7/100

Think it got worse after the mods? My old pulsar SSS did 10/100 and it was teriible haha.
Probably why I don't mind so much

You ended up with the R32? How does it go? Any pics?

[JDM EP3]

I used 10w40 motul

10/100 was what I was doing

My golf pulls around 8.7/100

Well do people think its ok to use 5W30 oil in the k20a?

[RPS.13]

I've been using the Castrol Edge 5w30 ever since I got the EP. It burns slightly, but I'm pretty happy with the performance. I might try moving to a 10w40 after the next track day, see if that helps reduce the burning.

My Gruppe M is sitting at the post office, waiting to be picked up