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#3122 of 3189 Re: B16 Code on 2009 Pilot [justaveragejoe] by poodog13 Aug 03, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: justaveragejoe (Aug 03, 2009 11:43 am) New oil also has chemicals in it that can damage the catalytic converter. Normal oil change cylcles don't introduce these chemicals often enough to cause an issue, but excessively frequent changes will. Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 03, 2009 8:41 pm)
#3123 of 3189 Re: B16 Code on 2009 Pilot [poodog13] by steve_ HOST Aug 03, 2009 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: poodog13 (Aug 03, 2009 3:11 pm) Interesting - that was news to me. Who's going to break the news to all the quick lube joints?   The Great Car Maintenance Upsell (Yahoo)
#3124 of 3189 Re: B16 Code on 2009 Pilot [justaveragejoe] by zorceres Aug 04, 2009 (6:53 am)
Replying to: justaveragejoe (Jul 31, 2009 12:26 pm) Thanks! We looked into the Maintenance Manual and figured the codes out but it also said that B is usually under "extreme" driving conditions so everything that will be done in A is also in B but with lesser milage. That's what I meant when I said Schedule A and/or B.   We didn't find the VTM-4 fluid change at 10K and 15K thereafter but will look again and I do appreciate the information. Is just weird to us that it doesn't follow a 15K one like we are used to on our previous cars. I mean, it will be at 10, 25, 40, etc, instead of the way easier to remember 15, 30, 45, etc. So for oil, tires rotation, belts, etc, it is 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, etc but we have to go in between those for the VTM-4 fluid. Weird!!   The oil change reminder is coming on at about every 6500 miles or so which I think is normal for the use we give the car and what the manual says. I do agree that in new cars, every 3K is an overkill.   Thanks a lot!
#3126 of 3189 Re:Minder Codes by justaveragejoe Aug 04, 2009 (7:34 am)
Yeah, it is a strange way to layout a service schedule. I never could get a good answer on why they did it this way. Just follow the minder and take care of all the things during the normal A or B schedule. A few extra miles on the VTM fluid won't damage anything.
#3127 of 3189 Motor Oil by onoffroad Aug 06, 2009 (9:20 am)
Motor oil myths and facts-don't fall for 3000mi. myth or dark oil myth-follow recommended severe oil change-synthetic oil if you have a high performance engine or extremly cold climate other wise it provides no benefit(but no harm either)-avoid engine flushes-check oil-synthetic oil still becomes contaminated ! You can use any oil that meets spc.,even the cheap oil ! Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 06, 2009 2:09 pm) jensad (Aug 07, 2009 10:00 am) justaveragejoe (Aug 13, 2009 1:25 pm)
#3128 of 3189 Re: Motor Oil [onoffroad] by steve_ HOST Aug 06, 2009 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: onoffroad (Aug 06, 2009 9:20 am) You may like this too:   "New oil has chemicals that eat away the catalytic converter, says Donny Seyfer, a Colorado-based certified master technician, and changing oil too often can damage that pricey part."   The Great Car Maintenance Upsell (Yahoo) Replies to this message: jensad (Aug 07, 2009 10:00 am) justaveragejoe (Aug 13, 2009 1:25 pm)
#3129 of 3189 Re: Motor Oil [steve_] by jensad Aug 07, 2009 (10:00 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 06, 2009 2:09 pm) Thanks Steve for the referral article. Good info on car care and tips on what NOT to get suckered into with car service.   Good luck to all and stay safe.   jensad Replies to this message: justaveragejoe (Aug 13, 2009 1:25 pm)
#3130 of 3189 Honda pilot 2003 by bob11 Aug 10, 2009 (5:35 am)
Hi my Honda pilot 2003 has 185000 miles. It's having problems starting. A few months back it had transmission replaced. After a few weeks of that the break switch died. Car had to be towed cost me 500 overall in rental car charges and repairs. Here are some questions    Is it worth it persisting with this car? The dealer said starter might need replacing. It's about 600$ it needs timing belt replaced. That's another 500$ do you think the starting problem and break switch failure have anything to do with the transmission change. Thanks Replies to this message: justaveragejoe (Aug 10, 2009 7:37 am) caugn (Aug 10, 2009 8:32 am)
#3131 of 3189 Re: Honda pilot 2003 [bob11] by justaveragejoe Aug 10, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: bob11 (Aug 10, 2009 5:35 am) You have certainly gotten a lot of use out of your car. All of those parts are getting to the point of needing replacement. I don't think it is related to the transmission change. Thats okay. If you still have confidence in the vehicle and enjoy driving it, then perform what needs to be done.   Look at it this way, $1200 is two months of payments on a new Odessey. If you get another year or two out of your's, then you are way ahead. Even with some other costs thown in.

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