Why Honda V6 Engines Haven't Changed For 25 Years

[@speedkar99]

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[@viktorbryce951]

You as sad as I am Honda discontinued production of the V6 for the Accord? I just don't understand why they'd switch over to the 4 cylinder engine. Sure it gets slightly better MPG, but it's really honestly quite mini-squeal. I've got a 2017 Accord EX-L with the V6 and average 33-34 mpg on highway and 28-29 city. Personally I feel the V6 is just a all around better built engine. Builds more power and honestly you can do what mostly everyone does to the 4 cylinder be it cold air intakes, exhaust, turbo's, you name it the community has done it to the V6. Like I'd toss my cookies if Honda were to announce say a Accord Type-R with the V6 as a Heritage Edition as a final send off of the Accord V6. They'd of never made it to the dealerships because people would've desired them. At least that's how I feel. V6 4 Life

[@supteg2.495]

The reason why I became a subscriber love the video, thanks for the content keep up the good vids

[@alanlo-557]

@@viktorbryce951 I agree. Better engine overall. Maybe you could argue that a lighter-weight 4 cylinder would result in slightly better handling (like a tiny bit less understeer) but Accords aren't race cars anyways (for most people anyways). The 6 is solid. Change the oil on schedule. Don't neglect to do the timing belt and water pump when due and that motor will be like the Energizer Bunny

[@viktorbryce951]

@@alanlo-557 You've got that right. Do oil changes every 4000 miles. I personally use Amsoil for my changes and that's just my own preference. Got about another 15k miles before I even have to worry about changing the timing belt & water pump but I'll do those ahead of time even if they don't need it. People often tend to view that as a waste of $ but I look at it as a long-term investment. If you maintain something it'll last much much longer. Often times people just tend to ignore or overlook that not wanting to spend anything more than they have to. Then the next thing you know boom you've got a serious mechanical issue that's going to cost you so so much more than if you'd just spent a little here and there in maintaining things. I can attest to this with my previous vehicle being a Mazdaspeed 6 (gosh do I miss that car). Had 247k miles on the original 2.3L Turbo Engine before finally lost compression in the #1 Cylinder yet it still ran and I still drove it like that misfiring and all for 5 months before I scrapped it. And the only reason I scrapped it was it just had so much rust and OEM & Aftermarket parts were dead for the car. I could've found the parts and got it back to drive ready but the cost and time to me wasn't worth it so I got myself a Accord EX-L Coupe 6 Speed Standard. Can't go wrong with that.

[@MBZXZ]

Viktor Bryce could go acura tlx for v6.

[@overconstruction]

best part of the video: "i have to remove the block from the stand" *block falls hard AF, casual cut to the next scene* "now with the engine off the stand"

[@speedkar99]

That hurt.... it was a hard fall. I can lift the block, but with the crankshaft and the engine stand post on it, it was too heavy to ease down.

[@XtheUnknown99]

Hey! It’s a coffee table now.

[@airtightindustries]

Gravity to the rescue!

[@jrdiaz18]

That part had me laughing, like shit got real.

[@NLRamonNL]

10:00

[@kimber1911]

I used to build those engines at the Anna Engine Plant in the late 90's. I was a supplier engineer for the gaskets, EGR, ACG, hoses, fuel injection rails and suspension components. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@lucysmith4242]

And here in 2024 Anna engine plant is still building those same engined

[@ONeal397]

Finally someone has a good J Series teardown video

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. Yet the engine is so old and no one has one?

[@ONeal397]

@@speedkar99 I looked around no one has one in detail like this

[@markjuarbe1048]

J series never get the love they deserve

[@julio_991]

Are you located in Florida? My boy just sold his 98 Acura TL with a 3.2 💔💔

[@juansolo1617]

@@markjuarbe1048 I don't really "love" the J series. Honda should've went with an inline 6 but I guess they needed something more compact, or at least DOHC. The power just isn't there to justify it over their 4 cylinder offerings. Sub 300 horsepower from 3.5L is pretty sad.

[@rocknrollajohnnyquid876]

this is how you edit an engine teardown video. precise and to the point. hopefully this channel grows after VTEC kicks in Yo

[@speedkar99]

VTEC video coming soon stay tuned!

[@jtveg]

9:54 I've never seen someone take an engine off a stand that way. It must be your brother's engine. Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏼

[@knocksensor3203]

You can see Honda’s high quality workmanship and castings

[@thegearknob7161]

You can also see the evidence of typical honda owner neglect. That engine was a ticking timebomb. It looks like they had seriously neglected oil changes, which was starting to take its toll on those rod bearings. That oil was like it had come from a diesel, there was a front bad front main seal that hadn't been taken care of, and the timing belt was on the edge of snapping. Last time I saw a belt like that, I told the owner to change it immediately. They agreed, but couldn't get it done right away. 2 weeks later, pistons met valves.

[@kevincraig6794]

seems like cooked electronics is what probably scrapped this one though

[@robertjackson7590]

@@thegearknob7161 They went to Kevlar reinforced belts in 2010. I wonder how many miles were on this belt? My guess 200K or more judging by the rest of the engine. The J series is a great engine design despite the negligence. Single cam less parasitic friction, less moving parts. Why not a double row O-ringed chain run dry on the cams. No stretch, last forever speced correctly. Bad oil selection and maintenance plus weak or neglected PCV system will get you varnish buildup.

[@timothyforce1949]

Even though my J35Y1 (2015 Accord) needs Timing Belt replacements and valve adjustments, I still love this motor. It still runs and performs like no other N.A. V6.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

ALL engines with timing belts need to have the belt(s) removed periodically. You're playing with fire if you don't replace them.

[@yoyotvyoo]

Same engine on my newly bought 2013 Accord coupe! Could you tell me how you know if it's time to do a valve adjustment? Thank you!

[@williamta9408]

how many miles on it when you did the timing belt? what is n a v6?

[@am-mm2sl]

VQ35 is a better engine

[@venomking3602]

@@am-mm2sl how

[@MrZeddy100]

Every apprentice mechanic should watch your videos. Best Honda v6 vid on the planet. Zero BS.

[@securityguy]

Just a note, the lower intake runners CAN BE removed without taking the heads off. You just need to remove the fuel rail and slowly wiggle the front one out first, then the rear. That small gap in between the 2 runners allows you to do so.

[@dappadan7914]

I thought it was pretty crazy that he wanted to take off the heads in order to remove the intake manifold

[@lifepresent3183]

@@dappadan7914 ...were you drunk?

[@alexrosado3890]

@@lifepresent3183 yes

[@AtanasDimitrov954RR]

@@dappadan7914 ive done it, like u stated multiple times. this guy does not know his J series...

[@SEO122]

This engine was also used in the Saturn Vue for several years. With their light weight and the 3.5L VTEC engine, they are something of a sleeper vehicle.

[@noahlizard7]

Lol I raced my friend in his j35 vue and it almost stayed up with my Acura

[@supersouljah5326]

Petrol Isuzu bighorn SUV had honda v6 j32 engine in it known to be very reliable and powerful,only problem timing belt and cambelt and service was expensive for regular car.

[@lakoncers13]

The same is true of the v6 Accord Coupe. Faster than most think

[@heyitsbroski]

I have a 2005 Honda Accord EX V6. It has 155k miles and it still drives like a dream. It has outlasted my wife's Ford Harley Davidson F-150, BMX X5, Cadillac SRX, and will probably out live her current GMC Terrain. I refuse to sell my Accord. I'm planning to buy a Honda Ridgeline next year along with a Honda Rebel 500 motorcycle. I can't stress how well made and reliable Honda vehicles are. I think my wife is finally coming around and is considering a Honda Pilot as her next SUV.

[@petergiourelas3753]

Yes I have come to same conclusion too

[@RCTPatriot75]

I had a 94 legend coupe with the 3.2 type II engine. It wasn't mounted transversely. I loved that car.

[@EthanBradshaw]

The main problem with these engines was that they beat the piss out of the automatic transmissions they were attached too 😂

[@calvinnickel9995]

Yep. I avoid V6 Hondas like the plague for that reason. Apparently it got better with the 6 speed autos around 2013 or so.. but I’m hearing stories of those having problems too.

[@faustin289]

Simple, bolt on a Toyota transmission and...bam, you have a bullet-proof car that will be around for your grand children to drive.

[@WesTheGamerAndStuff]

Faustin Gashakamba is that even possible

[@speedkar99]

Um...just get a manual V6 Honda

[@aoescool]

@Vinny Booboo I currently have a 2012 accord v6 6 speed.. but use to have 1998 Acura cl 3.0 auto. The key to the old is with auto is regular fluid change and transmission cooler.. that cl still running but the new owner states he feels the trans JERK on cold mornings.

[@deseremere]

8:50 "This one uses Fram oil filter so you can definitely tell this engine has seen some abuse" ahaha

[@errhka]

Glad someone else caught that

[@Jason-cu1jp]

I'm guessing poor brand or one popular with "boy racers"? Heard the joke, just don't understand it as don't see this brand in Australia. Anyone care to explain? 😁

[@ahu747]

Oh my insides hahahahhahs

[@ahu747]

@@Jason-cu1jp Fram is the cheapest filters, therefore, inconsistent Quality.

[@Frost_Tiger]

@@Jason-cu1jp if you want to put a new engine in your car this in the fast yet slow way to do it.... fram stuff is a terrible

[@Project_EG2]

My Honda Ridgeline has never left me hanging 🙏🏼

[@nomebear]

I have friends who believe in their Ridgelines and have purchased a number of them.

[@jamesdaple9951]

It’s hard to believe that your average Honda tech would know how to disassemble and assemble this engine!! This guy seems to be a engineer!!! He really knows how it works!

[@speedkar99]

I am a mechanical engineer

[@prayf0rvanity]

I have a Type S with 112k miles. Thank you it was super interesting to know what goes on in my car explained it very well.

[@speedkar99]

Good to hear from an owner. You have the 6 speed manual?

[@prayf0rvanity]

@@speedkar99 I wish. I got the 5 speed auto sadly, but i love the car. It was leaking tranny fluid before on the coolant holes thats the only trouble it has given me. i was thinking about changing the tranny fluid once a year, is it worth it?

[@PapiDoesIt]

Honda's motorcycle pedigree is evident in this engine.

[@RD-xh9ss]

Hmm I wouldn't of known that if you didn't make the comment. Wish I knew more.

[@user-gdxt-7399]

The under piston oil squirters

[@phantom240]

Cliff's notes version: Honda's V6 hasn't changed in 25 years because their rotating assemblies are made to be quite stout, and the rest of the engine is dead simple in design. Thus, they haven't needed any substantial changes.

[@speedkar99]

Good for reliability but you still have to change timing belts and adjust rockers, and it's SOHC...it's 2020 common

[@phantom240]

​@@speedkar99 I'd rather adjust valve lash every 80k or so than have a failing hydraulic lifter, but that's just my personal preference. SOHC vs DOHC is moot at best. Yes, there are some advantages regarding volumetric efficiency when using a DOHC configuration, and allows for greater flexibility in VVT/VVL. However, that comes at the cost of more moving parts, more complexity, and thus added weight and maintenance costs. Timing belts in transverse engines, especially V6 engines, tend to be a pain in the ass... but I've never owned a chain driven engine in any import that didn't also need replacement at some point. If they could design a system that is as simple and robust as Chevrolet did on their small blocks (even up to the Gen III LS/LQ small blocks), there would be much more reason to go chain. Simplicity usually means reliability. Look at the Honda B engine vs something like the Mitsubishi 4G63, or the Nissan SR20DE. Or even better, the GM LM7 vs the Ford Triton V8s. Power ratings are similiar, however, the Ford engines tend to be much more complex and prone to failure. In fact, the early GM LM7 wasn't even required to have EGR to comply with emissions, which made it even more simple and less points of failure. However, the Wankel Rotary is a shining example of how simplicity isn't always better lol.

[@dr.dylansgame5583]

@@phantom240 while your argument on sohc vs dohc is somewhat true look at what dohc can really do to a engine even with a couple more moving parts the 4age is the perfect example the sohc and dohc versions are like comparing chalk to cheese just like comparing the 16 valve to the 20 valve

[@sketch242]

@@dr.dylansgame5583 the 4A-GE isn't a good comparison, the SOHC version of those engines only had 8 valves vs the DOHC's 16 or 20. The Honda SOHC J-series has 24 valves just like most DOHC V6's, the only thing it lacks is VTEC on the exhaust valves and the ability to phase the intake and exhaust cams separately.

[@caldera878]

*_Sweats in J37..._*

[@samsaasen4922]

I’ve got over a quarter million miles on my 3.5L 2005 and it’s still running strong

[@speedkar99]

Good motors. How's the tranny?

[@JDWard-Jeepster]

I like your not too subtle dig on Fram filters. 😂

[@speedkar99]

I don't use them

[@DrPeppa]

It's good to see that some companies understand the concept of not fixing (or changing) something if it's not broken. Because more often than not, you just end up breaking it... In Honda's case, they've clearly been able to perfect their V6 engines after manufacturing and testing so damn many of em lol

[@peytonschmidt1116]

There’s a gentleman at my work who drives an 06 accord with the J35 V6, which has over 300,000 miles

[@ryanvtec3885]

Nothing for a v6

[@SamslamminCars]

J-30, they went to the 3.5 in 2008 for Accords. Both are great engines

[@humbertoarteaga3858]

I sold my 03 v6 with 285k miles, such a quiet and powerful engine.

[@ryanvtec3885]

@@humbertoarteaga3858 a bit too quiet with stock exhaust.

[@goodone5590]

@@humbertoarteaga3858 why did you sell it?

[@bigearl8687]

405,675 on my 3.0l V6, 2000 accord....still driving it to work every day

[@speedkar99]

Good engines but how's the transmission?

[@bigearl8687]

@@speedkar99 so far so good

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

Great video! One day during quarantine I went to a junk yard and pulled the heads of a j series just for the hell of it, it was nice to get a deeper look into the type of engine that’s in my car (04 TL 6spd 206k miles original trans and motor)

[@speedkar99]

Its good to tear down just to learn. This is my fun.

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

Great video, no music, and straight to the point. I even had to switch to .75 speed to take it all in.

[@speedkar99]

That's my style! Thanks

[@timjohnson5519]

Great explanation of this engine. I have 2004 Honda Pilot with 250k miles and assume it has this engine. Very reliable. Thanks for a great video.

[@pjfuscoonthenews1693]

All I know is I was confused in about one minute. I applaud all you people who know what you are doing with engines etc. You have my deep admiration, especially since I have more academic degrees than a thermometer and I couldn't do what you do if I spent another 4 years in grad school, hell, ten years.

[@davidcallahan5157]

Have one of these engines that has 400,000 miles and it’s still going!

[@juanrobles3381]

I have an 03 v6 accord with 360,000 miles and I still hit VTEC once in a while. Still has plenty of power and has never left me stranded. One of the best engines made!

[@sandasturner9529]

I know a guy that is not far behind you... 349,000 still going

[@midwestfarm757]

We're at 295,000 miles on our 2003 Accord V6, though I worry its getting too rusty, and i doubt we will see 350,000 miles.

[@paulrobinson3528]

Great vid. That looked a well looked after engine. It wasn't dirty or full of crude. Was amazed at how clean the valve gear was then super amazed at how clean it was when the water pump was removed!!! Tribute to the owner.

[@speedkar99]

I'd say it was just bad oil changes. Everything else seemed ok. I have no history on this engine.

[@B-rad1]

Thank you for being so thorough with this teardown. It's excellent to see which areas I should pay attention to on my J32.

[@speedkar99]

I'm going to do a tear down video on the J32 you saw sitting at the side to explain how VTEC works

[@glasser2819]

yep, pay attention to the infamous "oil filter spool" + "oil pump seals" leaking! With enough pressure lose they tend to starve lubrication. Run a thicker 10w30 or 5w40 oil grade instead of low viscosity 0w20. It helps make up for pressure loses in camshaft bearings and hardened seals. 👍

[@B-rad1]

@@glasser2819 Thanks for the advice. I was planning on moving from 5W-20 to 5W-30 since the gaskets are getting to what I consider the age of uncertainty.

[@tonydavis190]

"Infamous" J-series? That has a negative tone. More like famous or legendary J-series! I agree that the use of timing belts is a weak point of these engines, but timing belt service is only required around 120,000 miles, maybe an earlier inspection around 100,000 miles if you live in a hot climate (as per 2005 acura RL 3.5 service manual). Even when I replaced the timing belt in a 2005 Acura RL with the 3.5L, the timing belt looked fine. Additionally, Honda is not the only maker that uses timing belts on later model engines - Audi does as well. The SOHC design is not necessarily a bad design - it makes for a compact engine design. Additionally, the placement & design of the upper air plenum is ideal because it allows for easy spark plug replacement, unlike the design of many V6 engines that require upper intake removal to replace the spark plugs.

[@prevost8686]

Timing belt designs were far superior to the chain variations that have replaced them. Chains were not adopted because they were a more durable design. They were adopted to fool customers into thinking that their maintenance costs were going to be lower. That hasn’t proved to be true at all.

[@jessebrook1688]

It's probably infamous to people who have to do timing belt changes or water pump changes. No quick fix, that.

[@prevost8686]

Jesse Brook No, as technicians we love them

[@TheNachoDaddy]

I replaced the timing belt at 105k (10 years old on my vehicle). No signs of cracking or decay. I'm still glad I did it, as it's worth the peace of mind that I won't be letting a valve and piston meet.

[@prevost8686]

Marcus Schroeder I’ve seen HSN timing belts last 200k miles before they were replaced. Many modern chain designs are lasting 75K miles before they’re stretched and throwing engine codes.

[@DeathMammoth91]

I laughed out loud at the Fram oil filter comment! You are 100% correct on that! Fram makes one, if not the cheapest filter on the market today with their cardboard end caps etc. I generally stick to WIX or Hasting/Baldwin filters myself. Keep up the great work!!

[@Tony32]

Only now I get that joke.

[@speedkar99]

Yes, I've cut fram filters apart alongside OE...I only use OE now

[@DeathMammoth91]

@@speedkar99 That could be a great video idea! Line up a bunch of oil filters and tear them down and compare! Keep it up brotha!

[@glasser2819]

@@speedkar99 it amazing how Japanese OE parts quality is always best! Recently I dealt with a Honda PCV Valve from eBay that was likely counterfeit junk... I put back the old original fixed my idle miss.🤗

[@rayalarcon115]

@@DeathMammoth91 there is a video on you tube, K@N make the best filter. The high end filters like wix use synthetic filter material that is good if you don't regularly change your oil. Reason being is that the material does not break down and fall apart after long period of use like a paper filter. That being said moisture is a major contributor of sludge in oil. Filters like WIX that use synthetic are useless at removing moisture from oil. Paper filters (like paper towels) are great at moisture removal. K@N is the only high end filter that uses paper material, except they coat the paper to prevent breakdown.

[@Indy_at_the_beach]

I am always amazed at the clarity and depth of your knowledge. You talk uninterrupted about every small detail and never say "uhhhhh...." Just superb info.

[@twosons5290]

i recently sold my 2005 accord v6. engine is still strong. transmission beginning to go at 190,000 miles. great car

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

Such a gem of an engine,but yeah honda auto transmissions have not been the greatest until recently. I think the 6 speed auto is best so far for automatic other than that the manuals are pretty bullet proof. Let see how the 10 spd holds up

[@speedkar99]

That's the problem why so many Honda's are at the boneyard....the transmissions attached we're garbage

[@glasser2819]

200kMi on a car is quite good... something has to go first! Considering the engine got all the maintainance work (valve adjustments, Tbelt, spark plugs, etc) the transmission simply got new ATF before clutches and converter got tired. ... go compare that record with the high maintenance of the German cars 😉 I have a deep appreciation for Honda's achievements of performance + reliability and price point. 👍

[@rmwarriors16]

Not all Honda V6 engines from Honda is billet proof. From what I know only the Honda V6 engines without the VCM is the bullet proof engines. The V6 VCM were for the most part crap!

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

@@rmwarriors16 true I have heard some nasty piston, piston ring, and oil burn issues ,however there is an easy fix for that and I wanna say people that notice will 9/10 put the muzzle on it where as people that dont notice probably don't drive on spirited side anyways

[@AE-hi9uj]

Judging from how you speak and explain all the engine parts, you Sir is a master mechanic. I wouldn't mind someone like you working on my cars.

[@marcogarofalo6343]

' depending on what mood she's in I'm probably going to return this toothbrush to my wife ' 😂🤣😂

[@dudeonbike800]

We didn't see her underwear this time though. Oh well.

[@legendvo]

Good job on the video! Pleasure to listen and watch... no extra BS... no pouses.. just pure information! Thank you

[@shaunfrench5057]

Your videos are so well done. Well edited to keep it straight and to the point, educational as you explain various things, and injected with just the right amount of humor. Thanks for creating these!

[@pnoverstreet]

Dude knows his Honda! Excellent vid

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@bobwhite137]

Your teardowns are FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for these - you make clear in 15 minutes what others have failed to do in years. Only wish you did have some more details about the engine - like year and mileage just as a reference.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, glad you enjoy them. Sorry but I buy these engines with unknown history and never seen the vehicle they came out of.

[@billwilson3665]

I remember my wife's 97 accord ex-l v6. What a sweet ride back in the day. It would cruise at 120mph. Doing the timing belt on that car was a breeze.

[@BigFella11233]

That was the most detailed engine video I've ever seen on KZbin. Good work sir 🧐

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I have a few more teardown videos, check them out!

[@spaceghost8995]

My 2003 Honda V6 has 279,000 miles on it. Does not leak at all, and does not burn oil. Still smooth and very powerful. I have 6 speed manual and it does pretty good.

[@speedkar99]

Yep these V6 engines can go a long time!

[@Lonelysoulloves]

Awesome content I sent my brother this video he is a Honda freak, doing his build on a 98 Civic. This was very educational 👍👍👍

[@kevinmunoz1216]

Not normally one to comment and praise a video for its “relaxation/satisfaction” value but it’s nice to sit back and just watch the engines come apart with a succinct and articulate description of the process, definitely relaxing and very interesting

[@dfree009]

I've done soo much work on my J series, good to see a J35 breakdown tho

[@1ninpo]

U know ur a car guy just by watching the video without skipping. U shot the video just perfect. Crisp explanation and interesting engines.👌🏽

[@frankhoward7645]

5:41. I replaced the knock sensor and shortly thereafter, the engine light came on again. I actually made a tool (ground off socket) to remove it without removing the intake manifold. I've heard complaints of mice chewing on the wire and now your video points out that the wire can fail due to heat. Starting to think that heat is the culprit and replacing the wire is the proper fix for a bad knock sensor.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah that's a common failure and it's quite tight to get in there and change the

[@lilhaystack6759]

I have a 2011 Acura MDX with the J37A1 and it has 172,658 miles, and I’ve towed my camping trailer and done long road trips and it’s still running strong

[@speedkar99]

And how's the transmission holding up?

[@lilhaystack6759]

speedkar99 actually really good. I’ve done regular maintenance on it and changed the fluids every 10,000 miles and it’s running just as good as when I first bought it

[@enduroclassicendurorallymo6863]

But how many years took for you to learn all this stuff? Amazing. Thank you for the video.

[@randywilliams4325]

Gm put these motors into the Saturn Vue . Probably the best part of the vehicle . Just did a timing belt/ water pump on 1 last week . Had to buy a 3/4” impact gun to get the crank pulley off.

[@fisherofmen7607]

Awesome and informative! Tear downs like this really gets to the details to differentiate good from bad engines. That toothbrush should be bronzed! 😆

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@stephen70edwards]

Does "oiled" count?

[@nomebear]

I remember the first time that I experienced V-tech performance, you could feel the engine "stretch" in performance. I was impressed.

[@AfricaGeo]

He never answered why they haven’t changed and I watched the whole thing . Good video though .

[@davidberry6046]

"Don't fix what ain't broke."

[@jlol933]

Just bought a 2013 accord v6 coupe -6 speed manual. Was hoping this channel specially had a j series teardown. Awesome channel.

[@gil.n.company]

I've been beating the hell out of J30's for a couple years now doing Time Attack, and HPDE. These things are capable of handling so much abuse, it's insane.

[@Ranguvar13]

Love to hear it. Any more to share please do. It's my first manual, J30A4. Had a money shift early on, from 3rd to 2nd and over-revved to close to 8000 rpm for 2-3 heartbeats. Zero problems from that, still redline it nearly every day, through 0-20F temperatures too (once warm). Change oil religious 5K mi full synthetic.

[@midnightmystery544]

That Fram filter is an eyesore and gives a good idea who has, or hasn't, been taking care of the car.

[@dylanandersen9318]

That major oil leak that you noted is one of the few weaknesses of the j series. Oil pump o ring that seals the oil pump to the block gets hard, flat and brittle and turns into a major leak. Other than that, and the occasional solenoid on the spool valves for the cylinder disengament, they are pretty bulletproof. Sources: Honda tech of 3 years

[@jgranger2002]

How about tearing down the entire engine to replace piston rings? Vcm also causes that issue. Bad crank ventilation. Destroyed cam lobes? The longer they modify this old design, the worse this engine becomes as far as reliability.

[@dylanandersen9318]

@@jgranger2002 you do see those, but for the most part, they're pretty uncommon for how many are out there.

[@jgranger2002]

@Dylan Andersen I pretty much see the oil pump leaking on every honda v6 I do a timing belt on. The vcm engines are trash. Fouled spark plugs. Gummed up, piston rings on them all the time. Owners that don't check their oil. Destroyed cam journals and lobes. Probably because people are using the onboard oil change intervals. Who can blame them? Honda tells you to change the oil every 10k miles. This results in people changing it at 12k miles. They are now 2 or 3 qts. low on oil. Most cars nowadays are throw away anyhow.

[@dylanandersen9318]

@@jgranger2002 I see the oil pump leak a good bit, piston rings occasionally, but the cams are very few and far between. Of the 3 dealers I've worked for, they've all recommended customers to change their oil every 5k, but of course, most people don't actually maintain their cars.

[@jgranger2002]

@Dylan Andersen I agree. Unfortunately, manufacturers are pushing these long oil change intervals. I've done the first oil change on new honda turbo engine's. I did an accord 2.0 turbo at 4k miles. The oil looked like diesel oil after 10k miles. There is no way these engines are going to last. Like I said, throw-away cars are just the normal now.

[@trm64]

My 2005 Odyssey has 250,000 miles on the original engine and transmission and runs great! After 4 dogs and 2 sons, it isn't looking the best, but the engine still runs like a champ and doesn't burn oil.

[@speedkar99]

Yep Honda motors are strong. Does yours have cylinder deactivation?

[@PLATINUM2U]

My cousins 05 odyssey had cylinder deactivation it got totalled with 318k miles. Someone ran into the back of it🤦

[@acefighterpilot]

Some British guy in 1919: invents variable valve timing Literally every modern piston engine: has variable valve timing Honda fanboys: *VTEC just kicked in bro*

[@speedkar99]

True!

[@brandonobaza8610]

Vtec effects lift and duration, not timing. I think timing is done with phasers on the cam sprockets. Spacely Sprockets _(Jetsons theme starts)_

[@acefighterpilot]

@@brandonobaza8610 First sentence found from Googling "VTEC," via Wikipedia: "VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low RPM."

[@brandonobaza8610]

@@acefighterpilot Timing is even in the name 😂 Nevermind, I'm dumb

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

Really well done. Thanks for sharing 👉👊!. I have a 2000rl, 210,000 higley maintained miles, truly runs like new.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. The 4 cylinder Honda's are just as strong too

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

@@speedkar99 2000rl: j series 3.5l v6, not 4cyl btw

[@9Epicman]

Love your mechanical review and engine teardown videos 👍.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, I love doing what I do!

[@peterschmidt7543]

Done complete and quick, a video that doesn’t need fast forward.

[@speedkar99]

That's my style

[@pkweisel]

Fantastic video. Honda’s are a work of art!!!!

[@danc2014]

Actually it is a coffee tale now.

[@mamaluigi2064]

I have an 07 TL type S with a 6-speed manual This engine is badass especially with the 6 speed Not the most fuel efficient engine in the world, but extremely reliable keep up on the maintenance, timing belt, water pump, valve adjustment, etc These things run happy as a clam

[@speedkar99]

Agreed it's a good engine and by going with the manual you avoid Hondas weak auto transmission. It'll last you a while

[@mamaluigi2064]

@@speedkar99 Yeah, and I always take very good care of my vehicles I'm the 4th owner And when I serviced the car from the looks of it outside of oil changes It looked to me like the previous 3 owners didn't really service it I went above and beyond When it came to the major service timing belt water pump adjusted the valves brand new iridium spark plugs brand new motor mounts and transmission mounts brand new power steering fluid got the recall done with the high pressure line changed the transmission fluid With OEM gear oil put the Honda blue coolant back in someone changed it to green which is a big no no brand new brake fluid fully bled oil change new pads and rotors all the way around and a brand new set of Michelin pilot sport All season 4 tires and got it aligned. After all that work the car is happy as a clam I bought it with 95,000 miles on it currently it's got 102k and I'm planning to keep it for a long time

[@MrManuel1329]

Yes yes yes Finally somebody made a video on the J series!

[@codycrawford2385]

My 03 Pilot has this same engine the j35 and it has 180k miles and it runs and drives like a dream, this is the best V6 I’ve ever had

[@daos3300]

let's find out why honda engines are so well-built, strong and reliable - probably because they're well-built, strong and reliable. good teardown.

[@arthurnorth1411]

And they are made to run OEM systems and the way they do it is the same way that they have the ability

[@arthurnorth1411]

Soda

[@arthurnorth1411]

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[@lawrenceschoelhamer8873]

I have the same one in my 2007 Ridgeline and at 181k miles, it’s still amazing sounding and powerful.

[@speedkar99]

How's the transmission?

[@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390]

@@speedkar99 I'm pretty sure the transmission is good as well

[@swrzesinski]

Fun fact: not only honda had "k-series" engines. Mazda had same series name but with v6 instead of r4, and also British rover had k-series engines. It's kind of sad that Mazda dropped it's V6 engines in early 2000s.

[@speedkar99]

I wish I could tear down a K-series

[@unltdsec]

Great tear down. THANK YOU for sharing. Have over 288000 miles ( 463000Km ) on my 2001 odyssey and still going strong.

[@speedkar99]

And how many transmissions?

[@unltdsec]

@@speedkar99 on my second tranny - original then rebuilt. Been lucky so far.

[@Sleepymike91]

I like how he needs to specify that its his brothers shirt and toothbrush. Instead of saying just a shirt 😂😂😂

[@lifepresent3183]

It's to give you ideas of your own

[@fdrx-7downunder634]

I'm half expecting him to say 'my brothers favorite shirt' 😁

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

Bet you £100. they are pretty well bonded.

[@lifeisgood070]

Those head gaskets looked perfect. Love you how dissed subaru right there. I've blown at least 1 motor and still own a subaru

[@speedkar99]

Haha See my Subaru video for more on that

[@gophop]

I can't believe engineers were able to design bolts that can handle the power of VTAAAK.

[@HalfBreedMix]

Some say special materials needed to be mined from the Moon :-o

[@fijitears]

I have two manual J Series. 04 Accord Coupe & a 05 TL! My Dad has a 05 Odyssey. We love our Hondas!

[@speedkar99]

Awesome! How's the transmission holding up in the Odyssey

[@damans12]

Ouch the shade with the Subaru comment 🤪😅

[@speedkar99]

I linked the Subaru video at that point to to see more about what I mean haha

[@ChavezDIY]

😆😆😆

[@udubdave]

As a WRX owner, I feel attacked lol

[@damans12]

udubdave hahaha well I drive an N/A and I feel salty lol but just gotta do timing and oil changes

[@DIY-V12]

About a week ago I was thinking how useful it would be to see a J35 teardown video - great work, thanks.

[@speedkar99]

Well here it is. I really want to get my hands on a K-series

[@triarii_00]

Prof. Speedkar: Class is in session did everyone bring one article of their brothers clothing and a toothbrush?

[@andydelassus2734]

*wife’s toothbrush lol

[@Tony-112]

I forgot my bros clothing, but can i bring my own. 😄🤣

[@JP-RAC]

I think his brother and wife share that toothbrush.

[@graysonedwards6255]

I’ve got one of these in a 98’ Acura TL. it is just so buttery smooth and can still scream through second and third gear.

[@shakashawn8207]

me too!!!!

[@punkrocker10115]

"It has a fram oil filter so, you know this engine has seen some abuse." I say the same thing everytime I get a car up and see one.. 😂😂😂

[@speedkar99]

Haha Yep tells you a bit about the owner

[@AcuraAddicted]

May be it's a TL crowd thing, IDK. I've been using FRAM Synthetic XG7317 on my 2008 MDX since 2014 and it's not abused by any stretch of imagination. Just a family car that's been taken good care of.

[@punkrocker10115]

@@AcuraAddicted fram quality control is junk and they use fiber end caps, where as the other filter makers use metal.

[@renegadenevarez749]

What you think about wix filters?

[@brucexue]

@@AcuraAddicted I have a TL with J37 and I bought 6 of those XG 7317 filters last year. The regular fram sucks as we all know, however obviously you've done your research, the fram ultra synthetic is one of the best filters in the market. I installed one during second last oil change just to give it a try, that was November last year, roughly 5 month later I needed another oil change again. drain the oil, took the filter off and realized the silicon anti drain back valve was squashed and completely pushed off from where it was supposed to sit. So it's been just sitting sideways and doesn't do shit. I inspected the filter before I put it on and everything was perfect before I installed it, and no way I could damage it during installation. No idea how long it has been like that but I've done many many oil changes and I've never seen a single oil filter fail in this fashion. Not even the cheapest Chinese made garbage oil filters. I change my oil very often I've never went past 5000kms without an synthetic oil change. I know this is a quite overkill but I believe frequent oil changes never hurt the engine whatsoever, and also I do a lot of city driving stop n go like that. I'm saying no way this top of the line fram filter shall fail during those conditions, like I'm literally doing less than half of what my car's required service interval…yet the filter is toast. They are supposed to be very decent filters but I now went back with NAPA gold AKA wix 57356. I don't want oil starvation during start up hell no. Pay attention to the filter man you know how important those things are, my case might be one of a million maybe QC people took a nap during working hours I don't know but it did happen and it happened on a car that I care about the most. No I don't want it. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@michaellombard894]

Outstanding clear and intelligent communication from this kid....great job!!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks kid

[@michaellombard894]

@@speedkar99 guy

[@eddyyaeji6769]

It's not the K series, but I'll take what I can get! xD Still dope Video. Thank you for featuring a Honda Engine 5:59 "Here we got the Head Gasket.. .And these weren't a weakpoint in the J-series Honda engine. It's more of a Subaru thing." Dead

[@speedkar99]

Yep. Link over to my Subaru engine fail video haha

[@speedkar99]

I wish I could get my hands on a scrap K-series for a video but people rebuild the blown ones

[@eddyyaeji6769]

@@speedkar99 oh I seen that video, that was my first video that got me exposed and subscribed to your channel

[@eddyyaeji6769]

@@speedkar99 and Absolutely I'm sure the Hondaru guy made that K engine much more popular

[@La-yt1wr]

@@speedkar99 I'd love to see a teardown of Honda's L15B7 used in the Civic, CR-V, and Accord.

[@kevincraig6794]

I just want to say good job with editing and tempo. So many vids of people just droning on, no editing. Very professional. Good info. Great job. I hope youtube pays you.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate my video style, I try to make it short and to the point

[@codyspear1263]

"Why Honda V6 Engines Haven't Changed For 25 Years" I'm not even gonna watch the video. The answer is "If ain't broke, don't fix it."

[@bruceLi2011]

Thanks for your video of the tear drown of the V6 engine. It is a marvelous engineering master piece and I have a lot of respects.

[@speedkar99]

Agree

[@StrategyJoe]

I love my j37! one of the best engine I have ever had especially considering I didn't particularly apprehended buying a SUV

[@dgriffin6074]

This video will help instill respect for the knowledge and skills of automotive technicians. Engines are far more complex than when I grew up.

[@tobiaskarlsson7761]

Sponsored by his brothers old shirts and toothbrush :D

[@speedkar99]

Yea

[@JP-RAC]

@@speedkar99 Wait, I thought you had to return it to your wife. I have heard of family cars but toothbrushes?

[@ASMRCoop]

Just hit 316,000 miles on my V6 Accord coupe. They definitely can't be beat.

[@speedkar99]

Good motors. Too bad about the transmission

[@nickrabiner7843]

@@speedkar99 bro why do you reply to every single j series owner , "to bad about the transmission " when majority of the comments are high mileage original transmissions 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@HonDannysVlogs]

*me looking at my J30A5 engine* "See you're never going to get love from the community" 😂 I haven't been able to find anything cool about them and the same goes for an 07 Accord SE V6.

[@speedkar99]

They aren't cool but they are dead reliable

[@SamslamminCars]

They came offered matched with a 6 speed manual cool!!! I have a sedan for those rare 2 years offered and love it.

[@maryreed2280]

If you plan to keep a car for a long time, the manual trans is the best option.

[@sky89line]

The GS on the background is awesome

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@CRAPO2011]

The SOHC configuration probably contributes to the rear bank of spark plugs, coils not being nearly impossible to change like on other dohc eqipped cars

[@tjlee9901]

pretty easy to work on . i checked my plugs all around

[@justindavis5983]

Have an 05 odyssey with 235k original v6 and transmission. Love how smooth, powerful, and reliable the j series is! Best engine imo.

[@speedkar99]

Yep it's a very good engine but paired to a bad transmission

[@nickrabiner7843]

@@speedkar99 how is his transmission bad , if it lasted him 235 k miles??......🤔🤔🤔🤔🙄🙄🤦🏾‍♂️ Bad reputations are like rumors and mean nothing if you actually take maintain/change your fluids

[@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390]

@@speedkar99 the transmissions were bad in some years not anymore. I have an 08 accord v6 no problems from the transmission

[@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390]

@@nickrabiner7843 I agree

[@Jimux]

You should do a K series engine one day, i'm curious to see how my K20z3 looks on the inside

[@thechillywinds5810]

I believe scotty at Haltech Australia did a teardown on a k24

[@thechillywinds5810]

here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuWpZ-BqLWZgsk

[@christiandevos9280]

Jimix just Google how it looks lol

[@John-ph8rq]

Good to see the break down of my engine...Oh and I really like the table!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. K24 engine teardown coming soon!!

[@brogren802]

This is a damn detailed video. Thanks for your time and this awesome video with everything described very well

[@D.BCooper1971]

Please, DONT STOP MAKING VIDEOS! Great content, good work!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

0:30 - i wish more people knew how poorly made fram oil filters were.

[@speedkar99]

Tell them to Cut them open, after I did beside an OE I only use OE filters now

[@jtit2025]

fram is fine, have 400k on the vechile and been using fram. If you change your oil as often as you should then it doesn't make a difference because you're putting a new one in .

[@lightningsmokerXx]

​@@jtit2025 i will have to respectfully disagree. have a nice day.