Recent content by parshisa

LMNT for me. Been using it all year round for the last 3 yrs.

Slaughter to Prevail (Alextheterrible)

I’ve been running 5w30 in my civic with 1.5T for 7yrs now

Thanks! I’ve recently helped my buddy to replace TB on his ridgeline and it went a bit smoother, probably close to 8-9 hrs total

Here’s the latest one

Helped my buddy over the weekend with replacing timing belt and other accessories (full Aisin kit) on his 2018 Honda Ridgeline. As expected, belt itself was in fairly good condition (at 118k miles), however the tensioner was leaking. No issues removing the crank bolt with the weighted socket and...

This wasn’t my experience. Driving with VCM disabled feels very different, primarily when it comes to coasting or slowing down to a full stop - feels almost like in my manual civic when I coast in neutral. With VCM enabled I can feel the car dragging when slowing down. And my point is that...

because of the active engine mounts and TC slip. comfort of seamless VCM operations comes at the cost of mounts wearing out and premature torque converter failures. this is a known fact, and Honda is well aware of it. there's a TSB and warranty extension on the torque converters

torque converter programmed for excessive slip to aid with vibration from VCM engaging/disengaging dampening. fluid degrades very quick

Not excessive. This 6 speed runs very hot, constant TC slip form VCM wears it out. I’ve monitored tranny temps and in normal around town driving in summer here in Texas it runs at 190-200F. And I have the cooler installed. 25$ for a gallon of Valvoline Maxlife every 10k miles is not a big...

looks normal. I'd suggest to do a lot more frequent transmission fluid change, like 10k miles intervals if VCM is not disabled.

Looks terrific. I've used HD kit about 5yrs ago, and it generally held up well minus peeling under the tires where my wife's pilot is parked. Maybe i'll do try this in my next house...if it ever happens

I do!

sounds about right for the services you've listed (assuming done at the dealer with OEM parts). Me being on the idiot level (DIY), with enough studying, online support from BITOG community and some extra tools, I was able to complete everything you've listed minus the valve clearance (I'll...

Running 5w30 both in my ‘16 Pilot and ‘17 Civic (1.5T). UOAs look good, easy to maintain inventory.