Q&A Episode 82 (ticking noises | 10at | hybrid oil change intervals)

[@Phillipglossinger]

Please continue your knowledge! Thank you for saving our newer Hondas! I hope Honda doesn’t take this guy out for educating us!

[@BCautosutions]

@@Phillipglossinger thank you!

[@Paulygoku]

love your work man esp with the updates and recalls!

[@BCautosutions]

@@Paulygoku appreciate that!

[@kenj.8897]

I agree with your Hybrid OCI assessment 👍

[@BCautosutions]

@@kenj.8897 🎯🙌

[@chuckswhip]

This guy is the best on YT 😮😮😮😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BCautosutions]

@@chuckswhip thank you!

[@chuckswhip]

​@@BCautosutionsneed an answer on my comment 😢

[@BCautosutions]

@ which one? May have missed it

[@denvernn]

Great info.

[@BCautosutions]

@@denvernn thank you!

[@paul2lane236]

QUESTION: What specific parts does Honda cover(or not cover) under the 8yr/80,000 mile federal emission warranty? Is there a diagnosis charge when replacing a failed, covered part? TIA and keep up the good work.

[@BCautosutions]

@@paul2lane236 i don’t have an exact list as I would do some extensive research. Maybe o can save that for a full video? Thoughts? I’ll talk about charge for warranty repairs.

[@paul2lane236]

@@BCautosutionsThanks for your reply. Many people are unaware that an emissions warranty is still in effect after the basic warranty expires. A video on that, I think would be of interest and may save owners some money. When I was a Ford tech 30 yrs ago, pretty much any sensor or actuator related to the fuel injection system was a covered item. Today, I'm sure things are different.

[@BCautosutions]

@ yeah you are correct. A lot of parts are covered well past the original warranty mileage

[@Blank00]

The 10AT is mot the first time where Hondas have some unconventionality that gets mistaken as perceived unreliability. It’s similar to the I-MMD hybrids from before Honda programmed fakes shifts where it revs at redline, the K series with VTC that rattle during cold start, and the 2015-16 CRVs that vibrated at a stop. It’s understandable that new drivers would not expect these and sometimes it can make the drivers uncomfortable, but none of these are signs that the component in question will fail.

[@BCautosutions]

@@Blank00 agreed 1000%

[@21Piloteer]

I agree with you when you said Honda would be better off with an 8-speed. That's plenty of gears.

[@sdalexander8505]

I like the 9 speed in the Ridgeline. Slow to shift with paddles, but the shifts seem intelligent. You have to think ahead of it, like driving a manual. Pretty much is an 8 speed in Drive since it doesn’t use 1st unless in “S”

[@BCautosutions]

@@21Piloteer dct 8 would be perfect imo.

[@BCautosutions]

@@sdalexander8505 the zf9 gets a lot of hate for no reason tbh. It’s much more reliable than the 6at from Honda although it does some whacking shifting as well at times.

[@21Piloteer]

@@sdalexander8505 yeah..I have the ZF9 in my 21 Pilot. It's a decent transmission, but can be bit quicker shifting.

[@21Piloteer]

@@BCautosutions I dunno about a DCT in an SUV, maybe a car. Lot of complaints on the Hyundai forum on the way their DCT-8 shifts in the Santa Fe.....of course that's Hyundai. lol

[@DigitalChaoS]

Good morning BCAutoSolutions, will you be able to post a DIY video of replacing/installing sparkplugs for the Acura TLX Type-S?

[@BCautosutions]

@@DigitalChaoS absolutely, I have replacement plugs for my car I’ll probably be installing over the holidays

[@joekennedychannel]

Any tips for reading the orange dipstick (specifically on the 1.5T)? Or modifications to make it easier to read? Hard to see the oil level on that orange plastic

[@roberts1159]

Agree with that dipstick is terrible. I have owned plenty of Honda’s and this is the worst design. Would be curious of his reply.

[@MikeM952]

Same

[@Tashketskiy]

Around 30-35 mph if I realize gas pedal and push again my 10AT searching right gear and this moment lags acceleration also when AT is warm shifting smoother. Yes when you drive harder this AT is great.

[@BCautosutions]

@@Tashketskiy yup seems to be the overall consensus for most people.

[@HiFiInsider]

need to give the 10-sp transmission the Italian tuneup. Q: my 2013 Hyundai with 72K miles is starting to develop what sounds like piston slap at cold start. Do you rec warm up the car at idle or warm it up as quickly as possible by driving at moderate speeds?

[@sdalexander8505]

Give it 30 seconds to a minute to get the cat warm, then put it in drive and go. Drive moderately for a couple minutes. A transmission can take over 10 minutes to get to operating temp. Much longer than it takes for the coolant to reach its operating temp.

[@HiFiInsider]

@ thank you!

[@BCautosutions]

@@HiFiInsider I personally let my car coolant temps reach 100 then drive it slowing until about 150 degrees. I never wide open throttle it until it’s at operating temps.

[@chuckswhip]

17 crv 1.5t 96k does it need a water pump timing chain and valve adjustment???

[@chuckswhip]

This one

[@BCautosutions]

@@chuckswhip I’ll talk about it, sorry I missed it first time

[@chuckswhip]

Yea

[@BennyT_3434]

Just had fluid done on my 10AT 2021 Accord last month, about 35k miles, shifts are a tad softer now and seems a bit "confused", especially when cold, not sure if it's a software re-learn thing after the fluid change, agree that the 10AT is happier when it's flogged a bit...kinda cool, haha

[@BCautosutions]

@@BennyT_3434 try to do the “trans reset” see if it helps and report back please.

[@edwarner504]

@@BCautosutionswith scan tool?

[@BennyT_3434]

@@BCautosutions will do, appreciate the feedback! might let it go for a bit as it does slowly seem to be getting better, plus not doing anything crazy like hard down/up shifts or jerking into gear

[@BCautosutions]

@ yup

[@ksc411G]

Could you show the trans reset procedure with the launch tool?

[@angelmerino19]

When would you replace timing chain and possibly vtc actuator if no vtc actuator rattle or cam crank correlation codes? Vehicle has 198k miles. Also how do you feel about liquimoly engine flush? I’ve personally used bg EPR the red car with success, however, I didn’t have any sludge when I did it so not sure if it did anything at the time.

[@BCautosutions]

@@angelmerino19I’ll talk about it.

[@paulpambid2527]

Do you know how much time did it take for that person who had the recall done? 2023 pilot fuel fill pipe?

[@BCautosutions]

@@paulpambid2527 15 minutes. Have a video on the process tonight 7 pm eastern

[@paulpambid2527]

Thank you sir! I appreciate you, I enjoy and love all your videos and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@BCautosutions]

@ thanks for the support!

[@teslamr7333]

When going over bumps I get this like creaking noise coming from the rear, especially when it’s cold outside. When the car is stationary and I push down on the rear it doesn’t make that noise and it doesn’t bounce up and down. Could it still be the struts or should I check other parts?

[@BCautosutions]

@@teslamr7333 what car and miles? Oem suspension?

[@dadslovetacos]

I have a 2024 Pilot. 18k miles. Transmission shifts so hard when cold. Do you think a PCM relearn might help? Unhook the negative battery terminal and jump the wire over to the positive?

[@BCautosutions]

@@dadslovetacos yes you can try that for sure. How cold are we talking? Ambient temps, how long from start do you start to drive it?

[@dadslovetacos]

@ thanks for the reply! Yes, ambient temps. I live in So Cal, not very cold… there’s always a lag between shifts at the beginning of the day between 1-2 sometimes 2-3 shifts. It gets at least a minute before driving.

[@BCautosutions]

@ yeah try a relearn, can’t hurt that’s for sure. Have you compared to a known good vehicle?

[@dadslovetacos]

@ I have not tried another pilot. I will say it has smoothed out with 18k miles and when it’s warm. But that first few shifts at the beginning of a drive (while cold) is still jerky and hesitant. Seems to be a common issue over on the piloteers forum.

[@dadslovetacos]

@ I tried a re-learn by disconnecting battery for an hour. The shifting was very smooth for that day. It’s been a few days now and it’s back to being jerky and unpredictable. Without throwing any codes, the dealer won’t do anything. Do you have any experience with it taking 20k miles to really break in the clutches? It’s such an odd transmission. Some days it’s smooth, other days it’s jerky and unpredictable. I will say it’s gotten better as the miles have built up, but still jerky at times.

[@prm5798]

Could you comment on if there is an issue of fuel oil dilution on the 2.0T found on the accord, TLX and RDX . Thanks

[@kevindomingo7749]

Hey Brian, took my RDX in with 30k miles for a leak around the transfer case area, they cleaned the area and told me to return in a couple months… haha is that normal for the dealer to do this for leaks?

[@BCautosutions]

@@kevindomingo7749 yes it is in most cases especially if there’s a ton of oil and can’t necessarily pinpoint it, although this is kind of a know thing so probably just trying to kick the bucket down the road.

[@ChuckNorrizzed]

2019 Honda Pilot with a persistent “tailgate open” warning indicator. This is after updating to the latest software and going through an automated carwash. Which would be the culprit of this issue? Bad update or moisture in sensor/switch?

[@BCautosutions]

@@ChuckNorrizzed if you push on the tailgate does light turn off? Check for loose latch possibly. Could be a weird coincidence or related.

[@ChuckNorrizzed]

@ definitely tried that, slammed the trunk hard. The warning light remains on which is pretty annoying especially when in drive! It’s unlikely due to the software update. Suspecting moisture might have tripped out the sensor from the carwash?

[@BCautosutions]

@ yeah could be for sure.

[@ChuckNorrizzed]

@ it went away after two days, must be moisture buildup somewhere

[@BCautosutions]

@ sounds like it

[@nik_nair]

Is it normal for the CVT to make noises too on a newer car(‘24 civic >4k miles)? Doesn’t seem obnoxious but happens after a longer driver when taking off.

[@BCautosutions]

@@nik_nair whine?

[@nik_nair]

@ no more like a ticking sound from taking off from a start. Not sure if that’s the CVT or the engine itself to be fair

[@BCautosutions]

@ hard to say from here unfortunately

[@brettcarter6189]

My 2006 Pilot has a tapping noise that doesn’t start until it has been running for about 20-30 seconds. The tapping speeds up with acceleration. I have had valves adjusted and got new plugs and coils. I also get an occasional CEL that shows misfires on all cylinders and a p0420 and p0430 code. It runs fine and has normal power. Any ideas?

[@MrSamPhoenix]

It’s been like this since their 4-speeds. I’m not sure what’s going on with Honda when it comes to their transmissions. But one thing I know is that Honda hasn’t mastered the art of programming them. They need to hire some folks from BMW to develop software for the 10-speed. One I noticed is how the ZF 8HP installed in BMWs is they account for wear.

[@BCautosutions]

@@MrSamPhoenix yeah the trans finally seems to be reliable just needs some fine tweaking.