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#3180 of 3189 Re: 5 years / 60,000 miles Maintenance Plan for $2,000 [boughtalemon] by steve_ HOST Nov 06, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: boughtalemon (Nov 06, 2009 6:55 am) For future reference, after posting, you may edit your post for 30 minutes.   And 3,750 mile oil change intervals are wasteful and unneeded. The factory recommended interval from Honda is 10,000 miles for the 2010 Pilot (so even $240 is high, boughtalemon).   And every time you go for your "prepaid" maintenance, what you want to bet the service writer will try to upsell you something else? Replies to this message: ante71 (Nov 08, 2009 11:47 am)
#3181 of 3189 Re: 5 years / 60,000 miles Maintenance Plan for $2,000 [steve_] by ante71 Nov 08, 2009 (11:47 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 06, 2009 9:26 am) boughtalemon and steve,   Thanks to all your replies, I decided not to get that plan after reading all your opinions.
#3182 of 3189 Power steering by demmom Nov 17, 2009 (4:35 pm)
My 2008 SE Honda Pilot made a horrible noise while backing out of the garage and whenever I turned the steering wheel. I thought it was only a tension belt. It only has 23,000 miles on it. I took it to the dealer and was told that I needed a new power steering rack and pump. We have owned 6 Honda cars between my husband and I and have never experienced a problem like this. I was told that it is a manufacturing defect.   Anyone else have a problem like this? Replies to this message: jmac8 (Nov 17, 2009 4:58 pm) kipk (Nov 18, 2009 4:28 am) steve_ (Nov 18, 2009 9:02 am) strokeoluck2 (Nov 28, 2009 7:30 pm)
#3183 of 3189 Re: Power steering [demmom] by jmac8 Nov 17, 2009 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: demmom (Nov 17, 2009 4:35 pm) Have not had that problem but my 2006 pilot with 50,000 miles needed the catalytic converter replaced. Thank goodness it was covered under the federal warranty. My honda warantee expired. I am considering an extended warantee. Does anyone have any suggestions for a extended warranty? Replies to this message: kipk (Nov 18, 2009 4:28 am) steve_ (Nov 18, 2009 9:02 am)
#3184 of 3189 Re: Power steering [jmac8] by kipk Nov 18, 2009 (4:28 am)
Replying to: jmac8 (Nov 17, 2009 4:58 pm) There is a Honda Pilot forum, on edmunds, with Extended Warranty as the topic.   "HondaCare Extended Warranty Price? Is it worth it?"   Good stuff there, especially which ones to consider and which to stay away from.   Kip Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 18, 2009 9:02 am)
#3185 of 3189 Re: Power steering [kipk] by steve_ HOST Nov 18, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: kipk (Nov 18, 2009 4:28 am) HondaCare Extended Warranty Price? Is it worth it? is the link.
#3186 of 3189 Re: Power steering [demmom] by strokeoluck2 Nov 28, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: demmom (Nov 17, 2009 4:35 pm) We have an '08 exL and have not had the issue you describe. I read this forum sporatically and don't recall seeing any other similar posts (but you can do a search). We had one minor suspension problem that required a couple visits to the dealer because we couldn't duplicate the problem in front of the techs. But they eventually found it and fixed it under warranty. Overall our Pilot has been extremely reliable, comfortable and enjoyable.   We investigated extended warranties but decided against it. A warranty is insurance. One of the reasons we purchased a Honda was because of it's reliability, so I felt it wasn't necessary to spend $1,500 to $2k on an extended warranty that might protect us for another couple years (at the rate we put miles on). I would not presume to know what your situation is, or what the best deal might be for you.
#3187 of 3189 Radiator Coolant by sihan Nov 28, 2009 (11:32 pm)
2004 Pilot.   I noticed the color of coolant was blue, not typical green. Called Autozone, Kragen etc to match the color but no one has it. In fact they don't even have a data base to match 2004 Pilot for coolants. Does anyone know if it's OK to use a standard green coolant on my pilot or do I have to buy the blue one from the dealer? I read from some mag that you have to match the color but I'm not sure..   Steve
#3188 of 3189 Wheel Bearing by zdogs Dec 01, 2009 (7:43 am)
I have an '09 EX and was planning to take it in yesterday for it's first dealer service (indicator came on at about 5,800 miles). When I started driving to work yesterday I noticed a faint humming sound and thought how lucky it was that I was going in for service today. They checked it out and told me that my hearing was good because indeed there was a humming sound - front right wheel bearing was going bad. They replaced it and now it's good to go. I realize even Hondas can have some things go wrong early on, but I hope this isn't a sign of things to come... Replies to this message: kipk (Dec 02, 2009 3:25 am)
#3189 of 3189 Re: Wheel Bearing [zdogs] by kipk Dec 02, 2009 (3:25 am)
Replying to: zdogs (Dec 01, 2009 7:43 am) >" I realize even Hondas can have some things go wrong early on, but I hope this isn't a sign of things to come..."   Stuff happens! We just keep in mind that, Generally Speaking, Honda is one of the best about fixing those things quickly. And overall you are likely to have less trouble from your Honda than most any other brand on the market.   Hopefully those things that do go wrong will happen within the first 3 year/36k miles.   FWIW I've purchased Extended warranties on the last several vehicles, including 2 Hondas. They have all paid for themselves fixing things that should not have gone wrong, but did.   Just bought a new '09 Ridgeline and the "Honda Care" extended warranty ended up costing $1335 for 96 months/100K miles and "0" deductible. A '$50 deductible would have been $1135. Probably could have gotten it a bit cheaper, but I wanted to get it over with, while at the dealer, and have it included in the financing.   Kip

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