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Replying to: rodut (May 21, 2008 12:57 pm)
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| 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! | |
 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
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Replying to: pilotvic (Jun 09, 2008 6:39 pm) 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. |
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Replying to: hackdogg (Jun 09, 2008 10:38 am) 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 ...
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Replying to: rodut (Jun 10, 2008 6:20 am)
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Fuel tank in newer models isn't any better. My Pilot is a 2007 and, though I didn't have a sloshing sound, it was worse, it was a whistling sound. After trying to convince me that it's "normal" and after telling the dealer that I am not takng the car out of the dealership till they fix the problem, they first changed the fuel pump, didn't work and then they changed the fuel tank. We went on the lot and tried several cars, till we found one that didn't make the noise They just exchanged the tanks between the two cars. So, obvously, Honda has done nothing as far as the noisy tank is concerned. It's just a matter of luck, some make the noise, some don't.
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Replying to: uconnhuskiesfa (Jun 24, 2008 12:47 pm) I tend to agree that they redesigned the tanks because my 2008 looks silent. Cheers |
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Hi! I'm the proud owner of a 2008 EX-L 2WD purchased 3/08. It currently has 2,900 miles on it. I'm mostly city driving w/some hwy on weekends. I'm a careful driver, not a lead foot or jackrabbit starter & not a hard braker. Since this is my first Honda & first SUV, this newbie has a few questions... 1) Oil life is currently 50%. Manual states when to "truly" bring it in for oil change but was wondering what you all feel is the best time to do it at & is going to dealer best? 2) While wanting to switch from "D" to D2 or D3, find I cannot do it without coming to a complete stop & this is virtually impossible when I am on the freeway approaching a steep hill at 65 mph. Manual states to lift lever toward you but it did nothing so I chugged up a steep incline in the "D" mode. What am I missing or what am I doing wrong? 3) I'm not power hungry but why am I feeling this car doesn't have a whole lot of pick-up & go? I'm not towing anything, the a/c is off, nothing to prevent it from going....I just feel it should have more power as often I have my foot on the gas more than 1/2 way & it still lugs a bit (flat terrain, not on hills)....any ideas? 4) Rear passenger tire light (TPMS) went on. Filled it, wondering is it best to check all tires every how many miles or so to avoid that light? Manual made it sound very serious when the light went on & I was even afraid to drive it to the service station. (note: tire didn't look flat or low but I filled anyway). Just want to avoid other tire lights going on. Thanks so much!! I really am enjoying this car but obviously still learning a lot. I greatly appreciate your input & feedback~
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Put it in "D" and leave it there. Unless you are caught in a snow storm or some other extreme condition, I would leave it alone. Highly paid engineers have designed the Honda motor/tranny combo to work 99% of the time in "D" alone. If you wanted a manual, you should have bought one. If you are afraid to drive a slightly low tire to a service station, then you shouldn't be shifting a tranny you can't repair or understand. To each his own........"C'est la vie" 
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