Honda's Dirty Secret Exposed

[@scottykilmer]

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[@CA-xv1wd]

Hi Scotty can you please help me find parts for my 99 jeep grand cherokee laredo wj 2wd. The transmission solenoid kit and solenoid valve body. If I cannot find them where can I send these to get refurbished?

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

Whats the name model of your new 6k scan tool?

[@CA-xv1wd]

@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 Thinkcar Thinktool Platinum S20

[@stormbreaker3027]

Hey Scotty I've got a 2011 suburban that has no engine light on, but has been bucking/jerking in 1st gear/take off. I hooked a code reader up to it an got a P0455, and replaced the gas cap an purge valve. So im left at a fuel canister, and wondering if it's my transmission instead. So if you can give a guy some advice an thoughts I'd greatly appreciate it 🙏

[@AarMari0]

I have a VW Atlas, car had an issue with the steering geat box Dealer changed the steering gear box but now the car is sliding to the left. Dealer did the wheel alignment, switched the tires around but can not solve the issue. Do you have any idea what is going on? Car had no alignment/ sliding issue before that replacement part.

[@benbehimer9323]

I have the exact same car. My 06 pilot has almost 380,000 miles on it and the damn thing still hasn’t needed a new engine or transmission. Next level reliability from Honda

[@budnicholson1]

As a 25 Year Honda master tech. I guarantee you it just needed the valves adjusted for the misfire. I would still recommend the T-belt for maintenance purposes.

[@jamesmedina2062]

I have 90k on my 1.5t Civic. Always good oil. Is it fairly easy to adjust them? Have you done carbon cleaning on intake valves on the Earth Dreams 1.5t?

[@CastIronEric]

What should I expect the timing belt to cost on a22 pilot

[@johnbayliss1098]

2011 Honda Ridgeline what do you think the cost would be to do the same job

[@hansburwitz7687]

I had an 05 Pilot that never had the timing belt replaced. It had 187,000 miles when I sold it and had the exact same idling problem. Crazy that my old Honda still ran

[@RUSSKIization]

love Scotty's hate for the engine covers lol just takes it off a customers car and throws it away BOSS

[@mynameisgladiator1933]

Customer: "Hey Scotty. What's all these scratches on my stupid engine cover?"

[@MrHuck]

Remember when the engine cover was actually the hood? Lol.

[@elultimo102]

@@MrHuck But it gives the rats and mice a place to nest under.

[@metalmike570]

Engine cover frisbee = Scotty's game!

[@gordonchard6243]

soon as he opens the bonnet I know he's gonna get mad at the cover moment I see it.

[@hasanmich1504]

just got rid of my 2004 pilot, 206k on it and she still ran well. Just was time

[@joewsef]

For anyone with a Honda V6 engine with VCM, get yourself a VCM muffler to trick the engine to never switch to 4 cylinder. You'll get slightly worse fuel mileage, but it will prevent your engine mounts from wearing out too early, keep it from burning oil, keep your spark plugs from fouling early, and best of all keep you in 6 cylinders so you always have full power.

[@christopherdiaz1350]

Bought me one. Best thing I ever did.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

As soon as you mentioned the camshaft code long with multiple misfire codes, timing belt was my first guess. Whether it’s a rubber belt or metal chain they all give a similar set of trouble codes when they stretch or jump.

[@johnchandler1687]

My old 1979 Caddilac stretched the chai so far by 100,000 miles it wouldn't even stay idling if I set timing on the mark. Changed timing set and ran like new. Glad guy I bought it from didn't know about cars. Got a great deal.

[@SpicyMcGeezaks]

I have a Honda v-6, timing belt changed at 105k. It’s now at 170k but I am having similar issues to this. Any clue what else could be the issue?

[@92Inquieto]

@@SpicyMcGeezaks Multiple misfires?

[@jimmyrekosuo3045]

@@SpicyMcGeezaks Generally a timing belt should be changed every 50k - 60k miles, so you having 65k miles on yours definitely could be the culprit.

[@christianmarche993]

I'm going to run for mayor of Scotty's town and when I win, I'll issue an executive order proclaiming Scotty and his '94 Celica to be the Grand Marshall of every town parade!

[@icost4671]

And make sure you make it illegal for any of the local law enforcement to give Scotty a speeding ticket when you're trying out the cars.

[@jeffreydevoti7000]

He could run Barter Town.

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

Do it.

[@loukatzerman4517]

I put 360K miles on a 2004 Honda Pilot. I only got 285K out of my 2005 Lexus GX. Had a couple of issues with the Lexus. Nothing what so ever broke on the Honda. I did change the oil every 5000 miles and I had enough sense to change the timing belt every 100K. The way you take care of car is the dirty little secret.

[@10219266]

Timing chains are usually stretched out of spec at 100,000 anyway at least the belts are easier to replace.

[@johntrain7120]

In 18 years I had one timing belt service on my 2004 Pilot. So a brand new timing belt at 75k miles and the second one was at 264k miles. Oops. There was actually nothing wrong w the timing belt we took out

[@ezman001]

I just wish car companies would give us basic models. Like I don’t need road tracking headlights, or air tire pressure sensor, rear camera etc.

[@MJA5]

I think the tire pressure thing is a federal mandate. Same with back-up cameras. And masks.

[@Em22-wtf]

My damn tire pressure light off with change of weather...its so annoying! Even with BRAND SPANKING NEW tires! Like doesnt it adjust for weather? No? How truly SMART is it?? I can SEE its not WICKED OFF...its just a lil cooler out...sighhhhh...just another pain in the seat to chase around turning off

[@jarenci1]

Nothing smart about a tire pressure sensor, nothing to do with new tires either. Different ambient temperature affects tire pressures.

[@cincocharms1233]

My car won't let me drive unless I get the vaccine.

[@dragospahontu]

@@MJA5 the Ford cologne 2.8l doesn't have a timing belt or chain, it uses gears.

[@danlatu209]

I never changed the timing belt on my ridgeline with 177k and it ran great. Cylinder #1 would clog up with carbon and hence some people would run hot in cylinder #1 and may blow a head gasket.

[@navi_exl]

I was told that older Honda J35 engines are known to get carbon build up and it happened to mine because I didn’t change out the spark plugs and I didn’t know how often or known how to change the spark plugs and I was driving with a check engine light code for P0401 for months

[@navi_exl]

And I have a 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L navi

[@danlatu209]

@@navi_exl It has nothing to do with the spark plugs. Remove the intake manifold and you will see the carbon build up in the intake plenum ports. Cylinder 1 has all the build up.

[@sleveille44]

Timing belt replacement costs are still through the roof and are not easy DIY jobs for beginners especially when you have to replace the water pump, bearings and various tensioners along with the belt.

[@vildachaya6462]

I paid $750

[@elultimo102]

@@vildachaya6462 I think my Tacoma has 155K on the belt, and I got a similar quote.

[@sloanmagnum5009]

Yup. I watched a video on replacing one for my car. Same make and model but mine was totally different looking when I pulled my passenger tire off to access the crank position censor. It was weird how it was different. Had to pay a shop and still got ripped off lol

[@appleiphone69]

It’s not a DIY, pay the piper and take it to a mechanic. Owning a car requires money to keep them running and operating safely.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@appleiphone69 What is hard about a timing belt? It is very easy but a wet operation if you replace the water pump. The trick is to mark the cams and crank.

[@keithharper1470]

I have this same model the first thing I did when I purchased the Pilot used was change the timing belt. After doing research on 1st generation Honda Pilots the achilles heel is the timing belt. My pilot right now is at 170k all that is needed is regular maintenance

[@Hondapower23]

I have an 07 Honda Pilot. With 236,000 miles was driving it for a long time through a P0401 code for months and I never knew that it turned out to be that I never changed my spark plugs since I owned the vehicle at 196,000 miles but the spark plugs and timing belt was changed at 194,000 miles but since the spark plugs I never changed it basically caused the engine to build up with carbon on the spark plugs, egr valve, throttle body, fuel injector, intake manifold, and the egr passages, etc… but ended up costing me $2500 about as much as what the car is worth to have all that fixed but it did fix the annoying check engine light that wouldn’t stay off every time it was reset, I also had the pcm updated by the Honda dealership but my pilot is running perfect still after 2 1/2 years of ownership of 196-236 miles so far and plan to keep it for 100,000 miles or so.

[@tylerbob6144]

I bought my 2007 Pilot with 234,000 miles on it. I don’t know if the timing belt was changed before I bought it but I seriously doubt that it was. Once I got it changed, it runs a lot better. Love having my Pilot

[@frankish5314]

I just bought a new Honda Passport.. I was amazed it STILL has a timing belt! But every 100k miles.. Jeez I've done so many of them thats about as hard as taking a bath!

[@82dupont]

This was a great diagnosis Scotty, this is the Scotty I love to watch!

[@effychase62]

Scotty - I learn something new about basic maintenance every time I watch your videos. FWIW, I have an 07 V6 Accord (131k miles) with a rubber timing belt. I had mine + the water pump changed out about 2 months ago.

[@Blue-moon12]

Nothing wrong with a timing belt car. My 2016 Accord Coupe V6 Touring has it. Change the pump and belt every 100k kms. Keep up with maintenance and the Honda engines will go on for hundreds of thousands miles/Kms. Ask Ford and BMW about timing change issues

[@hyruleworrier3021]

I just bought an ‘09 MDX with 89k miles on it. The Honda dealer changed the timing belt (comes in a kit, so tensioner, water pump, something else, etc.) anyhow, it has been running pretty well so far! Fingers crossed for the future!

[@navi_exl]

Youll be good for 60-100,000 miles

[@drepar3359]

My uncle has a Honda Pilot with 300k and runs like butter still

[@metalmike570]

Better change the timing belt just in case!!

[@jayhockley8841]

He might have already had the timing belt done at least once ( Hopefully ) ..

[@drepar3359]

@@jayhockley8841 Yeah for sure he is a master mechanic

[@metalmike570]

@GGALLIN1776 Does he mean good oil.... melted butter!

[@drepar3359]

@@metalmike570 you are corny get a life and your own material

[@finerbiner]

I retired my 04 at 262000 miles because a 2nd timing belt cost more than it was worth.

[@agustinroa1597]

Hey Scotty, my Dad and I have been watching your awsome videos because you tell the truth about cars! Keep it up!

[@richardsmith2721]

I have an '06 Pilot. I got it from a family member with 142K miles. The timing belt had never been changed, so I did it. It is an interference engine, so if it breaks the engine will probably be toast. It's supposed to be changed at around 100K miles. The job (parts and labor) cost around $1,000. The kit includes the water pump because while you're in there. If you had the water pump fail after you did the belt, you might lose the belt. At the very least you pay for the job again. One last thing... You might want to opt for OE parts if you want to get another 100K miles out of the belt. I've heard of aftermarket parts failing before the maintenance interval. The Pilot Scotty tested got 170K miles out of the original belt when Honda wants you to change it at 100K miles.

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

Yup the original owner never did mine had around 154k on its original. I am down south and I’ve been told they go further down here vs the northern states. But still, got him to take the price off the car beforehand.

[@richardsmith2721]

@@Fortheloveofjdm This was family though. It's definitely a good idea to check that stuff and arm yourself with information when you're negotiating price for a used car. What gets me is he never changed the trans fluid either. It's hardly more difficult than an oil change on the Pilot, uses fewer quarts and doesn't have to be done nearly as often. I don't know what to do. I'm scared to touch it. It shifts a little wonky in lower gears when cold, but shifts fine when it's warmed up.

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

@@richardsmith2721 also by genuine Honda ATF from Honda or online. No mixing fluids that “say” they are compatible.

[@HappyCarReviews]

SAD to see a GREAT V6 VTEC engine fail like this, just due to lack of maintenance.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

It’s got 173k. It’s worn out. I4s last longer.

[@trundlepufpendants]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q no dice my j32a3 runs like a champ- with almost 190k. Wifes K20a3 with 160k performs well but not as good

[@johnsteele8073]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q WORN OUT? That's a million mile engine. K series oil burners.

[@johnsteele8073]

EXACTLY. These things will run hundreds of thousands of miles trouble free you have to actually do the maintenance though. I know it's really tough... Every 100,000 miles timing belt kit and spark plugs. Coolant serpentine belt. If you want to get the valves adjusted it's not a bad idea. Let the valves go too long and you're going to get misfires. Use only top quality synthetic oil and you won't have vcm problems

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@johnsteele8073 Sounds like a lot of work to me. You shouldn’t have to do anything besides oil, coolant, filters, and plugs.

[@bmuns6445]

Because of watching your videos I change my oil every 5K miles on my VW. Dealer uses Castrol synthetic. My car burned much less oil after converting to Liqui Moly after the first oil change when I bought it used at 50K miles. It burns btw .05 to 1.0 qt btw oil changes now. And the engine runs much smoother and still lively at 200K miles. I will always put LM in my future gas powered cars until I buy battery car.

[@AmericanFry]

Yeah those stupid plastic engine covers :/ dealer told me my car had like 6 mechanical problems making a noise that needs like 2k in replacements so I started it and I watched it idle and the noise was the cover… threw it out and I have 0 problems

[@SEVEN_DUCK]

Lololol scotty tossed the engine beauty cover on the ground 💀💀💀 classic scotty! Good afternoon scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@omaa11]

your photo is weird

[@thomasjaecleary]

U forgot "stupid" before the "engine beauty cover". 😊

[@tonys8243]

I'm in Australia used to work on the old straight six Holden motors the had gears that meshed together the cam gear was a fibre construction to cut noise but they used to strip regularly so we used all steel gears as a replacement.

[@JayDee-xj9lu]

And it whines like a supercharger. I did the same to my HR.

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I knew what it was when I saw the misfires. I changed my Honda timing belt and then got a bunch of missing without any codes. Adjusted the timing and it fixed it.

[@timbrown9731]

FYI Scotty Honda is still currently running a belt on the 3.5 liter, my parents 2020 MDX has it.

[@caribougoo349]

Legitimately impressive if an engine lasted that long on the original timing belt. Plenty of timing chain setups that would have needed to be serviced by then whether it be the chain itself, tensioner, or plastic guides. Reality is chains might last 2-3 times as long as a belt but are 2-3 times as much of a pain to service in a lot of cases

[@radioace318la]

I'm thinking the same thing. A pal bought a super clean Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 with 55k miles on it. That is an interference engine. should that belt let go while the engine is running (like it would let go in the middle of the night parked in the garage) the pistons will introduce themselves to the valves (how you doing) Over 140k miles on the original belt? Hmmmm.

[@mugensamurai]

Right? I was surprised people can push it that far. Honda OEM quality is no joke.

[@hisheeelijah1482]

@@radioace318la hahha love your humour.

[@user-bh3so1wo6t]

I have a 2003 Honda Pilot with 256k mikes and it runs perfectly fine obviously ive maintained it a lot but it’s sad to see a good car not get taken care of

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

What is sad is that Honda made an engine that required too much maintenance. Any engine will last forever if you do expensive maintenance and repairs.

[@user-bh3so1wo6t]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q bruh 😂 a basic oil change transmission once to two times and the rear diff just as much isn’t expensive especially when you do it yourself like me it didn’t cost anything basically

[@kennethb.correnti8276]

My sister had an old Corolla with close to 200,000 miles and was feeling unsure of it, not wanting to break down on the road. She is older, and afraid of someone accosting her. My advise was, "don't do it!" So, she 'saved' about $3000 and bought a Suzuki. Well, after 3 months and 3 warranty transmissions, she traded for a Corolla. Personally, I HATE spending 'stupid' money!

[@billgund4532]

Re moly oil. Remember back in the late 70's ARCO had graphite impregnated oil.

[@nigelclark7360]

Excellent digonoses on the worn cambelt. Had a Toyota Corolla for 12 yrs, did nearly 200,000 mls never missed a beat, changed the cambelt every 60,000 mls. Good video.

[@deepcow]

I was always told that those 3.5L V6’s were very good engines.

[@cwbusrides]

They have timing belts

[@ismarmeskovic]

Not those with cylinder deactivation system

[@konradhittner4668]

They are fine engines, but they do need reasonable routine maintenance.

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

They are. Just need to be maintained. Can't leave a timing belt for that long without expecting trouble. Timing chains are better....sometimes .

[@47ALTAIR47]

@@Therealestrunnerluda The timing chain was good until, in 2007, Honda had an engine of the K24Z series with problems the chain tensioner and the VTC activator at 120-150 thousand miles and the owners of these engines began to envy the owners with timing belts on V6

[@pigyear88]

surprising the belt haven't broke. I change mine every 90k miles.

[@gordonchard6243]

need mine doing soon. was done at 70,000 miles. I'm at 125,000 but accord being an interference engine and was nearly 10 years since its change I don't really want to leave it too long.

[@mugensamurai]

I am impressed the rubber timing belt didn't snap. I changed mine with an aisin kit at 100K just to be safe.

[@komradkolonel]

Take that to a dealership and they would probably try and sell you a "new" junkyard engine when all it needed was a new timing belt. Big commercial diesels use gears instead of timing chains or belts. It's a pretty much failsafe system. And that's exactly why auto makers won't use them. No repairs = no money.

[@johnchandler1687]

Don't know about other motors, but the old 235 Chevy engine had timing gears. The factory gear was a composite and I've seen one shatter. Replacement was steel, just like the crank gear.

[@classicforreal]

“I have a Japanese import” ah yes it’s always important to help out your mechanic by telling him the exact make model and year or car!

[@BrianNichol]

“Ah ya ok, it’s a blue Japanese import, from when my uncle went to college” 😜

[@williamfswann]

Not all Japanese are imports remember, a lot of Japanese vehicles are made in the USA.

[@cactneir]

Definitely check your driver door frame. Toyota Honda and Mazda are just as American as chevy ford and dodge

[@cactneir]

@@pleco101 ya because it's mostly Toyota and Lexus reaching 1 million miles. With Honda somewhere at 300-700k miles and since Mazda is now Toyota probably will go up. Also honorable mention Subaru boxer engine can go 300k miles

[@jackanderson2773]

@@cactneir Good point . Just picked up a new Mazda based on them going up in quality lately .

[@alejandromorazan3420]

Damn, he can diagnose a bad timing belt without even looking at the belt and relying on just data, hes a genius

[@Mastroz1]

Wish all car mechanics were smart like Scotty. He def knows his stuff

[@mugensamurai]

IKR he wasn't kidding when he said he has 40+ years of experience working on cars.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

isn't that how it works?? Lmao you can't diagnose timing by looking at the belt and guessing! Lmao

[@dyslectische]

Its easy . 6 years OR 100k KLM . So i always use years and than the KLM on the clock. Than i set my hand on the engine and feel the engine. With this info i can tell if its done OR not. I do not like pc . And yes 22 years in the car playing with tools.

[@reedhensley]

Hell scotty you are right they have been using timing belts for too long on the v6 engines. My 2016 accord v6 still has a timing belt for god's sake

[@nicksterr2086]

How do you purcahse a vehicle and use it for years without knowing it has a timing belt or chain? These pilots are bulletproof when cared for properly. Sad to see this one running so poorly

[@wholeNwon]

Ignorance.

[@johnchandler1687]

It's in the owner's manual. Says replace at approximately 75,000 miles on most cars. Timing chains at 150,000 miles.

[@mlee6136]

Soccer moms aren’t going to know about timing belts.. lots of ppl have no clue about cars.

[@wholeNwon]

@@johnchandler1687 I know a fair amount about cars and have maintained my own for 50 yrs. but have never replaced a timing chain based on mileage.

[@AlGoYoSu]

Looks like it was running poorly more from lack of knowledge than anything. Did they pay shop prices for new spark plugs and coil packs because they or the shop thought that would fix it? Either way they put hundreds into the parts cannon to try and "fix" it before going to Scotty. How fortunate to get 170k+ miles on one timing belt.

[@little123456788]

This is why I like Toyota/Lexus 2GR engines much more than the Honda J35s. Toyota has been using timing chains in their V6s for over 15 years while Honda still uses antiquated timing belts.

[@jdmguy44]

It's not the engines fault the owner has neglected to change it! Honda engines are second to none whether they have a timing chain or a belt. All engines need to be maintained correctly and chain driven engines are no exception.

[@alanlo-557]

Timing chains are better for longevity but a belt (when replaced on schedule) doesn't lose timing until they're long overdue for replacement. A chain can wear and lose a little timing as mileage gets high. Belts are easier to replace than a timing chain (but still not an easy job) I have vehicles with both.

[@jamesmedina2062]

chains and chain guides usually wear a little and are harder to replace but when using good oil on Toyota will go double time a belt would. On VW's, chains and tensioners are a mess!!

[@surfside75]

Not in my 3.3 Limited😭. -belt w/ vvti on the intake side.

[@ansv3340]

@@jdmguy44 but it cost $1500 or more to do the timing on honda acura 3.5l motors.

[@TheNortheastAl]

Scotty, LiquiMoly does not use Moly in every oil unless it is car manufacturer specified. Their VW 502 spec. oil is very much like other oil producers VW 502 oil. LiquiMoly is good oil.

[@1575murray]

I have a Honda Accord with the F23A4 4 cyl. and it runs perfectly after 128,000 miles. I have had the timing belt replaced twice as I don't want to take any chances of blowing the engine due to a broken timing belt. Newer K engines have a chain so you don't have to replace it unless it has excessive wear.

[@jamesthompson7969]

I still like my 1987' Ford Ranger (club-cab) 2.3 four cylinder. It has 370,000 on it and a friend and I rebuilt the tranny this April. Runs like a top! It still shines...I wax it every 4-6 months. Last year I replaced the gas tank and put a new gas pump on it, w/ filter. A couple years ago I put on new tie-rods, too! Like a top!

[@wholeNwon]

That truck doesn't owe you anything.

[@markparent7999]

I had a regular cab 85 with that motor. Its a pinto motor (look it up). I got rid of mine because cancer (rust) was eating the whole truck to death. (this was a long time ago).

[@jamesthompson7969]

@@markparent7999 I had a Brono II in 1984, the twenty-third one off the assembly line. It had a six in it, which wasn't any better! Kept it till 95' and rolled it over!

[@bryanhernandez8032]

Just bought this same model and year 3 days ago lol. Same color too. 1500$ Steal.

[@raging_carnut]

The 3.0T Acura TLX Type S has a rubber timing belt

[@cameronnaidoo8564]

I felt kinda good figuring out that this was a timing issue as the video went on - from the cam-crank correlation and misfires. I've been doing a lot of research for my father's Citroën DS4, coming from a background where I've never worked on cars. The internet is a beautiful thing if you go through things scientifically, and not just diagnose with the first search result you see

[@sherrykeers3649]

I just have to say my 2011 Elantra is still running strong, I just drove it to Florida from CA. it only has 140k miles on it. My son is picking it up on Friday and taking it back to CA because his newer hybrid took a dump. I'm going to replace it with a Honda Pilot.

[@Shauma_llama]

Shocked their timing belt hasn't broken.

[@volodymyrbuchak1852]

On those V6 Hondas timing belt is werry simple job. Just make sure you’ll get the OEM parts (belt,idlers,tensioner and water pump). As a backyard gearhead i ‘ve done it in hour and a half. Have to jack the motor as you need to take out the motormount in order to remove the pump. Do it before it’s too late.

[@cruzonthehill]

Here some more info on this type of engine... it also does symptoms like this if you don't use the original factory NGK iridium spark plugs. I put some Bosch equivalent plugs and got all kinds off engine codes like misfire. I put back in the old plugs and,.. back to normal. No more codes. Bought new NGK plugs and my 07 pilot ran much better👍. Great vids and advice. Love your channel😎

[@jordanseay216]

I’m actually experiencing the exact same thing with my car. A little rough at idle but smooth when accelerating. It is a chain driven engine. I would have to hook up a decent scan tool to see what codes it’s tripping but it might need a new timing chain. But it could just need coils. I might try that first.

[@jamesmedina2062]

How many miles? what motor vehicle? Actually misfires when accelerating are often coils and at idle are belt/chain.

[@jordanseay216]

@@jamesmedina2062 I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid with 115k miles. It’s got the 2.7 V6 in it and it runs good minus the vibrations.

[@jordanseay216]

@@jamesmedina2062 if it is just a chain, I’m not super exited to having to take it out of commission for a while to get the parts to fix it. Ik it has had some intermittent knocking at idle. Sometimes it’s very loud but 90% of the time, it’s not there.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@jordanseay216 If the car is comfortable enough for you then its worth it. Get 'er done!

[@jordanseay216]

Well, I’ll probably have to live with it for a while. It’s almost $140 for the kit. And it’s about the same for coil packs. I might get a decent scan tool to really pin point it but idk. It’s not a Honda so maybe it’s normal for it to be running a little rough.

[@carlloftin2850]

I can’t believe the timing belt lasted to 170k miles - if I am mistaken it should have been replaced at 100k

[@calvinevans8305]

At least my v6 has a timing chain but it's a Nissan and the hydraulic cam chain tensioners rattle. So I've got to change those out anyway.

[@kraigrichard7043]

Crankshaft position sensor would be my 1st to change. A cheap diagnostic fix to try.

[@timbrown9731]

Scotty know what really grinds my gears, The smog test and what they charge, They want $68 on average for a smog here in Sacramento all they do is hook up your OBD two and an idle test and check the gas cap for $68 I’m Scotty cheap on this one I could see maybe 40 bucks! I know what you’re going to say move to a state that doesn’t require smog lol

[@surfside75]

It's like $10 in WNC

[@opensourcedev22]

First thing I did was did to my Ridgeline is to get a timing belt kit change. Never chance a good quality engine on a low cost belt change.

[@martywood9299]

Scotty, you are the coolest person EVER ! Your videos are the best ever and you sir, are a lifesaver and should get some kind of automotive award!

[@BomberoDeAcero]

My 2006 Ridgeline has 244k; I’ve had the timing belt changed twice. Scotty saved them a fortune catching that before it broke!

[@leif-erikaune6686]

Scotty’s videos are becoming an emotional roller coaster

[@icost4671]

I'm hanging on tight 😅👍

[@abethepunk]

It's a blast!

[@kcrider6714]

Scotty, watching your videos everyday has gotten me to the point where I pause the video and try to guess what's wrong with the vehicle before you say your advice (most of the time I'm dead wrong, but getting better lol) 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@nelsonericreed6439]

Very Educational! thank you very much Scotty

[@jayhockley8841]

I try to get a reciept ( from a shop ) for the Timing belt being done , when buying a used car with a rubber belt . Toyota Corolla's had a rubber timing belt until around 1998 . Then they went to a chain.

[@thomasselbee3497]

I have a 2003 Honda Pilot with 212k and it’s runs amazing

[@gw3598]

I have a 2011 Camry with 79,000 miles. My only problem was a bad AC compressor 2 years ago. My Toyota dealer will not change the oil until it gets to 10,000 miles. I now only put about 7500 miles a year on it. They have never recommended any other masintenance like changing the antifreeze etc. I am beginning to wonder about them.

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Listen Scotty, I have a close friend with a first gen Kia Soul with 300,000 kms. Nothing but normal maintenance.

[@zmcdole]

I had multiple cylinder misfires on my 06 Acura MDX. Same engine. It turned out to be spark plug tube seals that failed.

[@dyslectische]

Timing belt on a automatic OR cvt do not go death fast . If its a Manuel transmissie that Will Brake faster . To the clutch use and shock the engine.

[@chriscerta9821]

Love this video. I have a 2010 Civic LX and feel the shake and a drop in rpm when coming to a stop and idling. I’m going to see if this is a fix. I have over 220k miles on it. What do you think Scotty? Worth to change it or should it last the life of the car

[@chriscerta9821]

@Simon Chuo yes mine has a chain. I was wondering if the 220k was maybe a reason for it loosening or something. Appreciate the response

[@chriscerta9821]

@Simon Chuo the car “shutters” when coming to a stop, and while stopped when the fans kick in,.. there a noticeable shutter feeling and sound that happens

[@monkeseeaction21987]

Yay another Honda Pilot video! Great car but gotta change that belt… every 60k miles like clockwork and better use a good belt, otherwise it's bye bye valves.

[@SeriouSXXFireworks]

I always tell my friends and family before they buy used car check if it has a belt or chain..and if belt get paperwork on it if it has been changed or not especially over 100k miles

[@Hybridroodragon]

As i read this before he actually announced what it might be that was what popped in my head is "could it mean timing chain?" Or belt or whatever. The only experience i have is highschool dismantling a crysler 3.0 liter v6 engine and it also had a rubber belt for timing and was a PAAIN TO PUT ON again but the pully was tight enough on those class engines. Heck i got an a plus in that class and it was fun. Anyway im getting off track. Scotty. When i get money im going to get my license and if i can i will CERTAINLY get my own scan tool.....

[@Danny_6Handford]

I had a 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander which had a 4 cylinder 2.4 liter engine with just over 100,000 miles on it. It was an “interference engine” meaning that if the timing belt breaks, the valve smash into the pistons and it is good buy engine. I knew about this and was planning to change the timing belt the following week. I did not make it. The timing belt broke and the engine was toast.

[@purpledoge4466]

Always change the timing belt at 100K,is cheaper than needing a new or used engine(if you have the tools for the job)

[@TheMarialm66]

What about 2010 to 2012 Toyota RAV4 6cylinder engine 2GRFE. Good or bad? of course making sure service has been kept up…oil changes.

[@pigyear88]

another case of neglect. I change my 3 Honda's timing belt at 90k miles every time and no problems like this

[@rlee6984]

Should we wait to do the timing belt at the 100k mile mark even if the Honda is over 16 years old?

[@thakiddmistic7610]

Absolutely

[@rlee6984]

@@thakiddmistic7610 oops I had to edit that, I meant to ask if we should wait until the 100k mark to do the belt lol

[@wholeNwon]

It's debatable, but probably not. i.e. don't wait for 100K with a belt that old.

[@midiman5045]

MY 90 Legend had a rubber belt it had 2 rubber plugs you could pull out and look at the belt. I replaced mine at 70k along with a new water pump. Mine was more about time than mileage.

[@xbox360controller]

My Uncle's pilot have problem too

[@digitalkov]

umm.. aren't all timing belts rubber?

[@timetowakeup6302]

I bought a 2003 Toyota Avalon with 210,000 miles. Only owned by one person and they swore the timing belt had been done although there were no records or documentation to show this. I drove it around for 10,000 miles and something told Me to take it to my mechanic. Sure enough the thing had never been done. Remarkable the thing never snapped.

[@michaelkameta7248]

2004 Hyundai Terracan CRDI 2.9ltr deisel -front wheels not engaging when switched to 4WD Hi & Lo while 4WD switch is on 4WD HIGH and 4WDLOW [wen lit up in speedo]

[@rqangelful]

I wish Scotty could be my mechanic 🙂👍

[@raymond4189]

I had the same oil problem with my 09 mazda 3, I changed the valve cover gaskets and those things were as hard as a rock 😬 lol

[@TheLizardKing1967]

The 94 Celica said that it doesn't need any $5000.00 Scan Tool....lol

[@sonidoexperiencia]

You didn’t throw the beauty cover hard enough Scotty ! 🤣

[@franticmessenger]

If there is 2 cars on the lot to pick. 2008 accord v6 sedan 120k miles and a 2008 toyota Camry v6 with 140k miles. The winner for me will be Camry. Timing chain wins. Btw do not get the 4 cylinder models for this gen, it burns oil.

[@concernedcitizen4031]

My TP light came on for 3 wks, put air in twice to make sure pressure ok. Stayed on. One day it went off and hasnt come on since. Go figure.

[@surfside75]

I believe they operate on remote battery power at the tire.

[@billynomates920]

scotty, would you list the e-nonsense fitted to the latest s-class versus any decent seventies passenger car? i know it would be a very long list but if you could just list the systems - i would appreciate it. seatbelts? yes. headrests? yes. active headrests? hang on. let's assess the next doo-hickey and come back. lane departure/radar cruise/parking camera/active about anything sharkey-malarkey....

[@richardcallicott4689]

What do you think about disabling the VCM? Will it extend the engine life if all maintenance is otherwise done as scheduled?

[@codycrawford2385]

Seen Honda V6s get a broken timing belt and runs fine with a new one

[@TheEarthandyou]

Scotty is an inspired mechanic. He is interested. He is intrigued. That is why he is good. It is an adventure and discovery, a solution and satisfaction. Doing something well, complete and with personal satisfaction. It's like a hobby, and a good habit and an occupation. Well done.... and continuing. 👍😁😃