Advice to Honda owners with v6 motor

[@arthursmith643]

To get at the transmission filler hole you take an extension bar with a ratchet socket on the end then undo the bolt that's in the back right looking at the engine. Same side as the battery. It's below the brake fluid container. Your way is also a great way if you don't those other tools.

[@johnlopez3001]

Research (SMOD) Strawberry Milkshake Of Death on the Honda Ridgeline/Pilot forums of what to look for on the radiator before deciding whether you have a problem or not . Take a picture where the transmission line attaches to the radiator , then enlarge the pic to get a better view of the connection and inspect the flat washers for rust. The forums have great information and pics on this . Good luck

[@Jetfuture737]

Great video, I just had this same failure in my 2006 Honda Pilot today. As a cyclist, thanks for giving the cyclist at the end of your video a lot of space as you passed.

[@RideAlongside]

Kevin Moncrieff same here. Good job giving cyclists 3+ feet

[@nathanmartin3772]

Had the exact same thing happen to me on my 06 ridgeline yesterday, apparently this is a common problem with Ridgelines

[@stevendiberardino6025]

There is a transmission fill plug right past the air filter intake(look below the brake fluid reservoir) that makes filling it much easier than going through the dipstick tube.

[@M_Customized_Box]

suddenly i need a trench in my driveway to work on my cars lol

[@mikematthews8573]

My 07 Odyssey has 200,000mi. No issue's just regular maintenance.🤔

[@vrod1a]

Replace the coolant with proper recommend coolant when the service code shows up to do so, I just sold my 16 years old Ridgeline with no problems whatsoever, Regular maintenance with OEM parts and fluids is the key for me,

[@jean-francoisbaril1346]

Bypass the radiator with a transmission cooler

[@detectionhobby1113]

Can you even do that

[@supermarioisacat]

That can cause excess wear and drivability problems with the transmission. Passing ATF through the radiator helps stabilize its temperature by not only cooling it, but also by quickly _warming_ it up to normal operating temperature.

[@greedomccan4595]

I ve got 450000 miles on mine no breake no changee

[@hexZ06]

Damn son 😎 I have 189k and she’s been good to me. Hoping to get her to 450k

[@mikematthews8573]

I'm thinking the antifreeze became corrosive somehow or rad was a lemon 🍋?

[@danielrowe2174]

This is rare for the tank to blow internally which caused the violent to mix. I changed my Radiator out this past summer due to its age and the transmission tube that's on the bottom. Also this J-35 does not sound right. It sounds like it's ticking. My Oddesy has the same engine and lures like a kitten.

[@travelfeet]

The leak occurs at the seal on the fitting. I'm looking at buying a Ridgeline, and the issue is well documented.

[@arthursmith643]

Some 3.5 in early days had head gasket problems. I found this out after I bought a 05 Honda Pilot. Oil in my anti freeze. I traded it in and got another Jeep GC. I’m sticking with Jeep. Love them

[@kalebmaxwell5725]

Fuck FCA and Jeep, those things are death traps.

[@midwestfarm757]

@@kalebmaxwell5725 Yeah, I have seen way too many of them with the gas tank hanging down on the ground after a rear end collision. Definitely a scary situation that could lead to a fire.

[@hexZ06]

Bro jeep sucks ass! Not dependable at all. Had 2 and they crapped out on me so I got a Ridgeline and she’s been amazing! Almost 200k and no problems

[@danjoe22]

Thank you, you did a great job. I noticed you have about 208000 miles on your truck. At what mileage did you experience the smod?

[@idftsman8498]

My Questi0n is why are you using Green Coolant? it needs to be Blue :(

[@supermarioisacat]

YES, that's right. Very good eyes. Green coolant contains silicates which are a big no-no in most Asian engines which usually require phosphated hybrid organic acid technology (P-HOAT) corrosion inhibitors (blue/pink). Silicates damage water pumps and can cause scaling inside Japanese engines.

[@jeanlouisvidal2808]

you do not show how to take out coils 2 and 3, mine touch the central supports of the radiator and therefore the coils jam and do not come out of the motor

[@vrod1a]

Just sold my 06 Ridgeline (16 years ) No problems whatsoever, I guess I lucked out 🤔

[@YGBurgandy]

Was it bone stock?

[@vrod1a]

@@YGBurgandy Yes, RTL trim

[@johnbayliss1098]

Would it make sense to put an external transmission cooler on that vehicle is that possible thank you

[@garypeatling7927]

These coolers should be illegal, water sensor in oil would cost very little friend had one intermittently leaking water into gearbox car was scrapped

[@americanson2174]

I have fallen out of love with Honda, all I heard was how great they were...we bought a 2014 with 70k, all we do if fix engineering flaws. From piss poor headlights to fluctuating oil levels. Honda must be Japanese for throw another thousand at it.

[@levimagnusson5880]

That’s odd, you must of gotten a bad lemon? I own many and barely have had any issues.

[@midwestfarm757]

111,000 miles on mine, 2014. I deactivated the VCM as well and it runs even better!

[@DCSPORTSTER]

Sounds like this guy needs a bus pass.

[@jimmysway3240]

90-mid 2000s Honda’s are the best ones for reliability. Before they added all the new electronics

[@ismet5077]

That hapen only by cheap people, you know for that problem by older Hondas and waiting to happen . To me will never happen because I changed radiator a soon i learn for issue

[@chavezmariobros]

Ive been looking for info for a 3.5 honda engine earth dream customer came broken block..... vant find anything....i feel customer hiding somethimg from us

[@CarlosHernandez-jg4yu]

My moms 2015 pilot 3.5 also has oil in coolant/ coolant in oil, heads are good along with gaskets..idk what it is we suspect its cracked block??? In los angeles, looking for a replacement motor also now. Her truck was only 42k miles she de8ves conservatively

[@ismet5077]

You don't do right way , you have to flush transmission fluid leeas 3 times to flush mix of coolant and atf you need 12 quarter of oil

[@Brandedaid]

He said in the video it was his 4th flush in a row.

[@rainbowrailroadcrossing7798]

I want to make 600 hp with my Ridgeline

[@williamabaker12]

That interior is brutal. Loo

[@Jody-ep9jx]

I didn't thing that the 2006 came with that nave or the plug adapter for your phone. Make me think that it not a 2006

[@eljeef57]

For Canadian models( EXL), the nav system was an option for 2006. (Don't know what model this is or where he is located.)

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

@@eljeef57 NAV came as an option on the RTL Trim level.

[@dodgeking9194]

Honda 3.5 is a maintenance pig If the general public was more informed when they went to buy cars with these engines Ill bet most people would turn away They have a valve train that has to be adjusted this is 2019 not 1964 and if adjusting valve lash isn't bad enough this POS also still uses a timing belt too. NO THANK YOU. I used to boast about Honda NO MORE

[@SpayNeut.Always]

personally i prefer a belt.. it is serviceable unlike a chain that can still stretch and then you have a real bill on your hands. every 60-80k no big deal

[@stevenewsam1993]

Depending on the engine, I much prefer a timing belt over a timing chain. A 3-5 ft long timing chain snaking from the crank all the way up to the overhead cams will exhibit stretch over time. Not to mention 4 plastic timing chain guides on a V6 that wear and don't forget, not 1 but 2 timing chain tensioners to hold tension. Many more parts to wear and possibly fail vs a timing belt design. I have replaced many timing chains on overhead cam engines because of stretch, leaky tensioners and worn and broken chain guides.

[@dodgeking9194]

@@stevenewsam1993 Yea I guess that's true I had to replace one on of the newer POS 4 door chargers it was a pain in the ass too and dodge came up with this brilliant design to conceal the water pump behind the timing chain cover and have the timing chain run the water pump too so that when the water pump goes you have to take the whole engine apart

[@frank.l181]

Timing belt 105,000 or 8 years. Valve adjust at 30,000. If you plan to keep it, good for 300,000 miles. Timely oil and fluid changes critical.

[@grominwithrob1339]

Guy named “ Dodge King” sounds like a reliable source of automotive advice!!!😂😂.

[@stevenashley7651]

You got it right when u call it a engine everytime but you are wrong calling it a motor. A motor draws power from an external power source whike a internal combustion engine creates its own power by burning fuel.

[@joemores6196]

The oxford English dictionary disagrees with you.

[@bdcrealestate]

Piece of crap hondas