Guy ran a stop sign and hit our 2008 Accord 188k miles. Totaled. Haggled $7750 out of the insurance company. Thread here . https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/you-think-this-will-be-totaled.361308/
I picked up a 2014 Honda Pilot EXL, 4wd, 88500miles , new Michelin defender tires, compustar remote start, Rosen dvd players in headrests, very minimal rust underneath considering MN vehicle, private party sale $15,600
We have a 2012 Odyssey so I am pretty comfortable with typical Honda V6 issues
Game plan.
New engine air filter
New cabin air filter.
I don't feel any VCM vibes/issues but I ordered an SVCM muzzler regardless.
changed transfer case fluid with Valvoline 75w90, old had a slight brown tint, not horrible.
Rear diff had a slight/brief vibration when starting from a stop while turning but not going straight, this was solved with a drain and fill of Honda VTM4 fluid, Menards performax $5.99 pump worked great, minimal stuff on magnet. Fluid was a dark brown but still clear.
timing belt/WP. Ordered aisin kit from rockauto. Bando Sept belt and new OEM NGK plugs and Honda coolant. Was hoping I could put this off since it's in the 30's ❄ already but I hear the typical chatter/rattle/dieseling sound of the timing belt tensioner when started cold, hopefully will tackle this weekend.
VTEC spool valve leaking. Ordered Amazon gaskets.
Trans fluid smells strong and very clear so I may leave until spring.
Spare is ANCIENT horrible I should replace tire and rim.
I picked up a 2014 Honda Pilot EXL, 4wd, 88500miles , new Michelin defender tires, compustar remote start, Rosen dvd players in headrests, very minimal rust underneath considering MN vehicle, private party sale $15,600
We have a 2012 Odyssey so I am pretty comfortable with typical Honda V6 issues
Game plan.
New engine air filter
New cabin air filter.
I don't feel any VCM vibes/issues but I ordered an SVCM muzzler regardless.
changed transfer case fluid with Valvoline 75w90, old had a slight brown tint, not horrible.
Rear diff had a slight/brief vibration when starting from a stop while turning but not going straight, this was solved with a drain and fill of Honda VTM4 fluid, Menards performax $5.99 pump worked great, minimal stuff on magnet. Fluid was a dark brown but still clear.
timing belt/WP. Ordered aisin kit from rockauto. Bando Sept belt and new OEM NGK plugs and Honda coolant. Was hoping I could put this off since it's in the 30's ❄ already but I hear the typical chatter/rattle/dieseling sound of the timing belt tensioner when started cold, hopefully will tackle this weekend.
VTEC spool valve leaking. Ordered Amazon gaskets.
Trans fluid smells strong and very clear so I may leave until spring.
Spare is ANCIENT horrible I should replace tire and rim.
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