1998 Honda Civic check engine light

Hi Tuna29,

The CEL should not be showing and you need to get a diagnostic scan done to find out what is wrong.

V-Tec engines have 2 tier cam lift and at higher RPM the valves are opened more for more air to go into the cylinders thus increasing the volumetric efficiency and power.

However it depends on the type of V-tec, some are morte of a linear type for economy and woul dopen at a lower rpm.