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#1327 of 1336 Re: Gas Mileage [markjenn] by summer336

Dec 30, 2007 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: markjenn (Sep 18, 2006 8:08 pm)
We own a 2006 Pilot EX with 11,600 miles on the odometer. We don't deal with traffic jams, but live in hilly and mountainous terrain. We generally get 21 mpg under these conditions.
 
We just got back from a trip one way of 800 miles, using major highways. We travel at either 55 or 65 mph as posted and use cruise control. To our happy surprise, we clocked almost 24 mpg---consistently over several fill ups. One tank gave us 20 mpg, but we had hit slow and heavy traffic in Chicago on that tank, creeping along at five and ten miles an hour for 15/20 minute periods. I think the trick is to use cruise and keep your Pilot at 65 mph. I think I read that advice from another post as well. Happy New Year!

#1328 of 1336 Re: mileage [summer336] by parviz

Dec 30, 2007 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: summer336 (Dec 30, 2007 3:53 pm)
Do you have 2WD or 4WD?

#1329 of 1336 Problem with backup camera picture quality by parviz

Dec 30, 2007 (5:10 pm)

I have an 06 Pilot EXL, 4WD w/ navi. Lately I have noticed that the picture quality on the screen is with some kind of haze or a little cloudy looking. It is not a dirty lense as the haze or the see though clouds are not static, I am not sure if I can describe this any better but I will try if any of you need better explanation. Any ideas what this could be or how to fix it before I have to make to trip to the dealer? It is still under warranty but sometimes I prefer not to take it in unless I have to! Thanks.

#1330 of 1336 Re: Help an idiot... [cubanpete2] by tsy

Jan 03, 2008 (2:06 am)

Replying to: cubanpete2 (Dec 25, 2007 12:50 pm)
Nah, not an idiot. It's just confusing.
 
AWD and true 4WD are different. AWD just means power can be transferred to all wheels. Sedans and sports cars have AWD, not 4WD. Typically AWD systems are on demand, which means they are mostly FWD or RWD unless the system senses the wheels slipping, and then transfers power to the wheels with more grip. Honda's system is primarily FWD but can send up to 50% of power to the rear wheels. If the system gets confused however, and does not properly transfer power you will get stuck. The Pilot does have a center lock up torque converter which sends power to both the front and rear wheels, but as best as I can tell it will not send power equally to all 4 wheels (I could not find any information when I looked anyway)
 
Let me explain. 4WD is what is typically on trucks and SUVs and is in some ways less sophisticated than AWD. It sends power equally everywhere regardless of conditions. A lot of 4WD trucks and SUVs that are used off road will have front and rear differentials that lock up so power is distrubuted equally to all 4 wheels. This is desireable in low traction situations, but in reality most SUVs never see this (or ever leave the pavement)
 
I have taken my pilot off road in snow and in sand and it does well and probably would be ok in most situations, but if truly maximum capability is what you're looking for, you probably want an truck based SUV with 4WD and not the Pilot. Try the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota 4Runner, or their bigger siblings. Jeeps and Range Rovers are great off road vehicles if you don't need a reliable car.
 
Good luck. Hope this helps!
tom

#1331 of 1336 Re: Help an idiot... [tsy] by zman3

Jan 03, 2008 (5:48 am)

Replying to: tsy (Jan 03, 2008 2:06 am)
Let me explain. 4WD is what is typically on trucks and SUVs and is in some ways less sophisticated than AWD. It sends power equally everywhere regardless of conditions. A lot of 4WD trucks and SUVs that are used off road will have front and rear differentials that lock up so power is distrubuted equally to all 4 wheels. This is desireable in low traction situations, but in reality most SUVs never see this (or ever leave the pavement)
 
The only thing I would add to this is that many SUV's and trucks also have a 4Auto (or some similar name) setting that does not send power equally to all wheels, but rather redistributes on demand, much like AWD vehicles. I know Ford and GM has these features, at least. These vehicles also typically have a 4Hi setting that does what tsy states.
 
Good luck.

#1332 of 1336 Re: mileage [parviz] by summer336

Jan 03, 2008 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: parviz (Dec 30, 2007 4:52 pm)
Sorry for not getting back sooner. We own a 4WD.

#1333 of 1336 Re: mileage [summer336] by parviz

Jan 03, 2008 (11:59 pm)

Replying to: summer336 (Jan 03, 2008 3:13 pm)
No problem, thanks.

#1334 of 1336 Rearview camera on 2006 Pilot by parviz

Jan 07, 2008 (8:34 pm)

Anyone with one of these who has noticed a picture quality issue? The one on my 06 Pilot does not have a clear picture, it looks like a tv with a loose antenna cable. It was not like this before and the lense is clean. Any ideas?

#1335 of 1336 Reviews by odie6l

Jan 24, 2012 (5:38 pm)

I will post a short review of the vehicles I'm going to be checking out at the Phialdelphia Auto Show on 1/29/2012. I like being able to toy with all the stuff, look under the hood and basically become a vehicle proctologist without having a sales person breathing over me. After the Auto Show, if the vehicle survives the "Cut List" I then do a road test at a local dealer. I have about 15-20 vehicles on a list as a replacement for "The Beast" (my '06 Honda Pilot EX-OR) and plan on cutting the list down to about 5 after the Auto Show. So these 5 will be the vehicles I will do the reviews on. I will post a "Why Cut" reasoning behind why each vehicle on my list got cut.
  
I will post a link to a photo album (will be public) on my facebook page after I get done uploading pictures.
   
Odie

#1336 of 1336 Re: Gas Mileage [summer336] by odie6l

Jan 24, 2012 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: summer336 (Dec 30, 2007 4:07 pm)
How has your mileage been now that you have owned your vehicle for awhile?
 
I keep a track record of my gas mileage with "The Beast" and have been a constant 16-20mpg depending on where I go. Best I have ever gotten was 26mpg and the worst was 5mpg.
 
Odie
"The Beast" - 2006 Honda Pilot EX-OR

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