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#2871 of 3189 Re: Pilot problem [cecill] by scooter28 May 28, 2008 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: cecill (Apr 28, 2008 12:07 pm) I have a 2003 Honda Pilot with 66,000 miles on it. I was having the same problem. I took the vehicle in to the dealer and found out that I had a bad EGR valve. Once it was replaced, the problem was fixed. I also read online that this can also be caused by running the car on too many short trips which doesn't allow the engine to fully warm up. This same website also indicated that if you don't change the oil at the routine scheduled times this can also occur. So try longer trips and making sure to change the oil as scheduled. If that doesn't work you may want to have your EGR valve checked out. Hope this helps.
#2872 of 3189 Yearly Maintanence by piglet3 May 28, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Looking to purchase 07 Pilot ex-l with 28k Certified to4/48k, powertrain is supposedly covered 7/100k. May not have enought $$ to buy extended warranty. Does anyone know if there are "bad" repairs to watch out for in this car? ie; alternators, a/c, heaters, sunroof motors, power seat motors, etc that honda has problems with? piglet10
#2873 of 3189 30K mile service? by jenniferspence May 31, 2008 (9:24 am)
My 2007 4wd Pilot has about 29K miles, and I'm wondering what we'll need to do at 30K. I can't find any list of recommended service in the manual, and I've read that you should just do things as the MM tells you to. However, I'll be on a roadtrip at roughly the time that I hit 30K, and worry about whether I should be proactive to get the work done. My dealer offers a 30K maintenance package, but charges almost $500, which seems like a bit of a rip-off. Can anyone tell me what I need to have done at 30K? Thanks! Replies to this message: parviz (Jun 01, 2008 10:52 pm) tsy (Jun 04, 2008 8:12 pm)
#2874 of 3189 Re: 30K mile service? [jenniferspence] by parviz Jun 01, 2008 (10:52 pm)
Replying to: jenniferspence (May 31, 2008 9:24 am) With your Pilot, the 30000 mile number does not really mean much. It all depends on your oil life, since the MM tells you about the other stuff at the same time that you reach the 15% oil life. So see where your oil life stands now and based on the length of the trip you will be taking, you should be able to tell if you can make the trip and be back before you get the"wrench" light! At that point I think you would be looking at the rear differential oil ($79 at my dealer), oil and filter ($35), rotate and balance tires ($35), air filter and the cabin filter ($99 at my dealer). Those are what I can think of, depending on the wear of your car, the dealer may suggest other things, if you or someone you know is handy, the filters can be changed by yourself and Costco charges $3.50 per tire for balance and rotate. so those items together may save you a little.
#2875 of 3189 Re: 30K mile service? [jenniferspence] by tsy Jun 04, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: jenniferspence (May 31, 2008 9:24 am) I just had it done at the dealer for $430. They changed the oil, diff fluid, air cabin filter, rotated the tires, and the usual check everything. I found a local place that would do everything for about $350 so you can definitely save some money if you want. I generally perform all my service at the dealer until the warranty runs out so if anything happens I hopefully don't have to argue as much!   In this case it was a good thing since they found a leaking strut and changed it under warranty, which was nice.   tom
#2876 of 3189 Re: hearing liquid sloshing noise from rear, fuel tank? [rodut] by hackdogg Jun 09, 2008 (10:38 am)
Replying to: rodut (May 21, 2008 12:57 pm) Did you have the same thing? If so, what did they say it was? Thet said it would only do it between 3/4 & 1/2 tank. I heard the noise 20 miles into a full tank but the dealer tells me every Pilot makes the noise. This is my only vehical so it is a pain to keep bringing it back to the dealer when it seems like they only want to point to the service notice from 2002. Replies to this message: rodut (Jun 10, 2008 6:20 am) uconnhuskiesfa (Jun 24, 2008 12:47 pm) rodut (Jun 25, 2008 11:47 am)
#2877 of 3189 Another noise problem by prelude1997 Jun 09, 2008 (11:28 am)
My 08 EX-L with 500 miles just developed a weird noise from under the car. A rattling noise when I'm accelerating. It sounds like loose metal, almost like the heat shield. I plan to get under the car (after the heat wave leaves DC) and poke around but thought I'd ask if anyone else had the same problem. Thanks!
#2878 of 3189 '07 Pilot rear hatch noise by pilotvic Jun 09, 2008 (6:39 pm)
I have an '07 Pilot with a little over 6K miles on it (Yup is my wife's she's not a "driver") The problem is that whenever we drive up the driveway the rear hatch makes a "thump" sound. It also does it randomly over uneven terrain. I took it to the dealership and they adjusted the latch and greased up the rubber feet on the hatch but it still makes the noise. Any clues?? Thanx Replies to this message: kipk (Jun 10, 2008 1:51 am) pilotvic (Oct 15, 2008 8:57 pm)
#2879 of 3189 Re: '07 Pilot rear hatch noise [pilotvic] by kipk Jun 10, 2008 (1:51 am)
Replying to: pilotvic (Jun 09, 2008 6:39 pm) Three things in that area, besides the hatch, that could be making a noise.   Spare tire may not be tight.   Something moving around in the most rearward storage compartment that goes across and just inside where the rear hatch latches.   If you have a trailer hitch receiver and the "Tow Bar" is inserted, it can bump or rattle.   Could also be something like a "Strut" or shock absorber. But not likely.
#2880 of 3189 Re: hearing liquid sloshing noise from rear, fuel tank? [hackdogg] by rodut Jun 10, 2008 (6:20 am)
Replying to: hackdogg (Jun 09, 2008 10:38 am) Hackdogg, I am not sure about mine. It looks silent now. About yours, drive it with the gas tank almost empty. If it's silent, then it means that the gas was sloshing, so just forget about it.   In my experience, the best car is the one never touched by mechanics (except for regular maintenance). Once idiots start replacing parts ... you never know what new noises you will get ... Replies to this message: uconnhuskiesfa (Jun 24, 2008 12:47 pm) rodut (Jun 25, 2008 11:47 am)

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