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Originally Posted By: Art_Vandelay How long is the warranty on the replacement engine? 12 month and 12,000 miles.

Originally Posted By: antiqueshell Originally Posted By: nmike101 I do feel the need to tell everyone I see driving a Pilot about this potential problem, and not to use the MM though. I will have to do my best to restrain myself. Do tell them...don't scare them, but honestly if another...

Wanted to log on to give an update. My Pilot has been getting it's new(used) engine installed this week at my local Honda dealer. New engine has 34k on it. I stopped by to check it out when it was delivered and peeked in the oil hole, and it looks clean. It is supposed to be done tomorrow...

Originally Posted By: demarpaint Originally Posted By: nmike101 I spoke with my Honda dealer more about the damage today. They said the pistons and rings were scored which made them loose and out of spec. They said it was likely caused by the sludge either getting into the cylinders or affecting...

Originally Posted By: Art_Vandelay Would you be satisfied with the used (34K miles) engine? I agree with you that I wouldn't want some independent shop doing this job. Stick with the Honda dealer all the way. Did the Honda dealer quote you a price on a new or remanufactured engine? I'm just...

I spoke with my Honda dealer more about the damage today. They said the pistons and rings were scored which made them loose and out of spec. They said it was likely caused by the sludge either getting into the cylinders or affecting the clearance for the pistons. The warranty inspector confirmed...

Originally Posted By: asharris7 Originally Posted By: simple_gifts For the sake of the OPr, can we please stay on topic; it is enough stress to deal with this issue without having to wade thru a bunch of people capitalizing on this to prove a point. Thanks. Most of this is on topic.... I...

This engine has changed my opinion of Honda engines as well I have to say. That's not to say it's only the engine causing problems. From all the information I gathered, which is a lot, it appears to be a combination of factors: VCM, driving conditions and/or driving style, oil, OCI, and Honda...

Originally Posted By: Barkleymut Sorry to hear about your experience. By chance did you look down the oil fill hole with a flashlight before purchasing the car? If so was sludge visible? In less than ideal conditions 8k on a conventional oil is tough on any engine. If you purchased this vehicle...

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Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd I'm also curious how they determined that it was piston damage. I wouldn't think that oil starvation in the cylinder head, if there is any of that going on, would affect the pistons. As I understand it, most of the lubrication for the pistons is from the bottom...

They have a Honda dealer, but they sell their used cars from a separate dealership. They had about 10 dealerships on the same lot.

It's being serviced at Carbone, but I didn't buy it there. I've always had excellent service with their service dept. I bought it at Motorworld in PA, but I don't think it's likely they knew about the engine damage.

Just a bit more information. The dealer I bought the car from is separate from the dealer where I am having it serviced. I traveled about 5 hours to get the car. Both are large, reputable dealers. The car was not certified by Honda, but it came with a short used car warranty. 180 days and 6k...

Major money is an understatement. I didn't get into the warranty or replacement side of things in my OP because I wanted to focus on the information I have about the current engine. I'll be sure to provide updates as I find out more about the damage - I may stop by the dealer to have a look...

Good afternoon Everyone, I'm a first time poster, but have read this forum for a long time. I would like to start by saying thank you to all the contributors. The information on this forum is invaluable. I hope I can make a positive contribution to the forum by sharing some information about my...