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2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise

7 messages,  Last post on Apr 18, 2011 at 4:06 AM

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#2 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [brandspankinew] by bdyment

Apr 16, 2011 (6:29 am)

Replying to: brandspankinew (Apr 15, 2011 8:21 pm)
It sounds like pinging. The clue is that it is worse on acceleration. Perhaps you are using a lower octane gas than usual. Try another brand, if that doesn't work take it back to the dealer. It is either spark or mixture related.

#3 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [bdyment] by brandspankinew

Apr 16, 2011 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: bdyment (Apr 16, 2011 6:29 am)
octane level and/or brand of gasoline? seriously? okay, I thought all gas was created equal, is there really a difference between chevron, shell, or 7-11 gas?
 
we’re only on the 2nd tank of the purchased gas, like I said only 500 miles on it, its brand new
 
the dealer did mention using plain 87 octane, said Honda did a study on their engines and found there wasn’t a performance difference in higher octane levels

#4 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [brandspankinew] by robr2

Apr 17, 2011 (10:50 am)

Replying to: brandspankinew (Apr 16, 2011 7:27 pm)
octane level and/or brand of gasoline? seriously? okay, I thought all gas was created equal, is there really a difference between chevron, shell, or 7-11 gas?
 
All gas is created equal - the difference is in the additives each brand uses.
 
Octane level is standardized though - but I tend to avoid gas at places like 7-11.

#5 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [brandspankinew] by kyfdx HOST

Apr 17, 2011 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: brandspankinew (Apr 16, 2011 7:27 pm)

 
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline
 

#6 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [kyfdx] by brandspankinew

Apr 17, 2011 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 17, 2011 1:48 pm)
Thanks for the list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines, I never knew of such a thing
 
As I mentioned we've only purchased 2 tanks so far, as the Pilot is brand new, the first from Exxon and then the second from Shell, both of which are on the TOP TIER list
 
So maybe this clinking or ringing engine noise isnt gasoline related?
 
Any other ideas???

#7 of 7 Re: 2011 Pilot clinking or ringing engine noise [brandspankinew] by bdyment

Apr 18, 2011 (4:06 am)

Replying to: brandspankinew (Apr 17, 2011 2:27 pm)
Take it to the dealer. If it is not gas it is probably ignition timing and will have to be adjusted by a technician.

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