Honda Civic Engine Balance Shafts

The Honda Civic was a very popular car in the USA during the oil crisis of the 1970s. Attractive, nimble, and reliable, the Civic entered the American market in 1973; the model offered excellent fuel economy and a spacious interior. Although the vehicle grew larger over time, it never lost its appeal, agility, and dependability: as a result, the total US sales of the model exceed 7.5 million units. These days, the Civic comes with a modern infotainment system, climate control system, and offers many other amenities; it features rapid acceleration – 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and is still very popular.

Constructional peculiarities of such a popular engine as an I4 make it generate higher vibrations than I6 or V8 engines. These vibrations would be able to damage a vehicle’s body, electronic equipment, and spoil comfort inside a cabin, but they are mainly absorbed by engine mounts. There is one more ingenious mechanism in some engines, which is called a balance shaft; it offsets engine vibrations and makes them even smaller. Check the condition of the balance shaft and all engine mounts if you feel abnormal vibrations and make necessary repairs. In our store you will find Honda Civic balance shafts & components that come from reputable aftermarket companies such as Continental ContiTech, Timken, Beck Arnley, and Replace.