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Replying to: Azudi (Apr 12, 2009 7:33 pm) I believe there is a procedure to reset the idle timing on the Pilot. I don't own one, but you might try searching the Pilot Forum. It involved disconnecting the battery and then a specific procedure that caused the computer to re-learn the correct idle timing. As I said, I don't own a Pilot, but I remember seeing it when I was researching my next vehicle a while back.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Apr 15, 2009 3:28 pm) Here ya go! http://www.hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x02-029e.pdf It is on the left side of page 3. The Idle Learn Procedure may not help you at all. However, It only takes a few minutes to do and and can't hurt anything as it is part of the Honda new car get ready. A 10mm wrench or adjustable works good. Easy version: NOTE: This is the IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE. Stress the IDLE part. It is not a race the engine to see how fast you can get it to warm up. Start with a cold engine. Turn on ignition switch and make sure that every accessory is turned OFF. AC,radio,all lights, everything. Turn off ignition switch. Disconnect the negative (Black) battery cable for 5 minutes. Re connect battery cable. (**) DO NOT TOUCH THROTTLE. Turn ignition switch on for 2 seconds,................ then start car. DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE. Let it idle with all accessories turned off. DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE. In about 10-15 minutes,in 70-80 degree weather, the radiator cooling fans will cycle. (It will take longer in colder weather.) DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE. After the second cycle let it idle an additional 10 minutes. (The fans will probably cycle some more during this additional 10 minutes.) Here is a TIP: No reason to stand around waiting for those 1st 2 fan cycles. After re connecting the battery cable (**) above. DO NOT TOUCH THE THROTTLE. and start the car. Go back in the house and do something for a half hour or so. Give it a chance to warm up. Then go back out and listen or watch for the fans to cycle twice. Then go back in the house and let it idle that additional ten minutes. It doesn't matter if you missed "SEEING" the very first two cycles. The important thing is that it got AT LEAST 2 fan cycles and the additional 10 minutes, and any cycles that may have occurred during that additional 10 minutes. Then: Switch off engine. Reset radio and driver AUTO window. To reset driver window: Turn on ignition switch. Get the window to the top. Push down and hold driver window button including that extra little "AUTO" click Continue to hold an additional 2 seconds after window stops at the bottom. Pull up the switch including the "AUTO" click and hold up an additional 2 seconds after window reaches top and stops moving. Release the switch. Now "auto window" should be working. PS: 04/16/09 I'm now getting 19-20 mpg local driving and it is up to 27-28 MPG on the open road at 60-65 mph. without AC running and cruise on except for extremely hilly roads.. The 1-2 mpg increase began when I installed the "Scan Gauge". Really helps when trying to decide on speed, throttle position and so forth for different driving conditions. Once set up properly the Gauge and manually figuring mileage agree to within 2/10 mpg as well as amount of fuel used. Kip |
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Have an 06 Pilot 2WD with 120K miles bought it new. The book says I have a 20 gallon tank. The fuel light comes on at 460 Miles very consistence hwy driving 70MPH when I go to fuel it up the pump clicks off at 17.5 gallons and then I have to dribble in the next 6 gallons to full 23.5 gallons takes about 7 minuts just to top off. Is this normal. Love the car hate to fill it up and at 21 mph I would hate to stop 125 short each time. Lot of traveling up and down the east coast. |
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Replying to: cmexhausting (Apr 26, 2009 4:24 pm) |
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Replying to: cmexhausting (Apr 26, 2009 4:24 pm)  But when I do fill the tank to the cap, I can get 550 miles out of a full tank, which saves me a stop on my most-frequent road trip of 1000 miles. I've been extremely fortunate, I guess, as I always get between 21 and 22 MPG in my daily driving and 24+ on long trips when I'm watching the ECO light. My wife gets 18 when she drives. Your results may vary.
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Replying to: cbrunson1 (Apr 26, 2009 6:49 pm) |
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Replying to: cbrunson1 (Apr 26, 2009 6:49 pm)  You want an extra 100 miles per tank (while not saving a dime) and don't care what it does to your car  , be my guest. 
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Replying to: cmexhausting (Apr 26, 2009 4:24 pm) Fuel tanks have an air space built in. They do this by having the filler tube going into the side of the tank rather than the top of the tank. The air space is there for a good reason. It is possible to "cram" more fuel into the tank by picking a pump that allows the Pilot to lean to the right and/or forward. This allows more of the air to escape and be replaced with fuel. Then when the car is level, the fuel tank is over filled. This practice can result in problems with the car, even though the owner is not aware of them. Poor mileage may be one of the resulting problems. 21 mpg is not real good for a 2wd, at a consistent 70 mpg, unless you are driving in the mountains. When you wait for the fuel light to come on and the tank readily takes 17.5 gallons that is about right. Leaving a reserve of 2.5 gallons when the light comes on. Bad habits eventually catch up with us, one way or the other. For instance: The light comes on, signaling there is about 2.5 gallons left in the tank. We get stuck in a bad traffic jam or the station we are counting on to be open isn't, or....! What is wrong with stopping every once in a while, grabbing a drink, or just stretching the legs and topping off fuel until the click when the tank gets down to 1/4? Kip |
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My Honda pilot owners book indicates that my 2009 Pilot has a 21.00 US gal. capacity. I drive mostly on the Interstate at 65-70 MPH. My adverage has been 23.5 MPG. My Pilot is AWD.
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Replying to: bobnc (Apr 28, 2009 11:20 am)
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