From all of my research, the new PPs do not have the VCM issues the Odyssey and Ridgeline had. Lurking in those forums, the most recent issues were in the 17 Ridgeline. I have had no issues with the VCM nor can I tell when it kicks in or out.
Are you saying that the AWD Passport has VCM?I put mine in after 5 weeks. Not so much due to the 'feel' of VCM functioning, but my research found that after time, around 30k mi., engine damage starts to show up. I don't see how any improvements in VCM can ever eliminate that problem.
My '06 Pilot never had VCM because it was AWD. I wish they still carried over that arrangement to the PP.
They have the same engine and all have VCM.From all of my research, the new PPs do not have the VCM issues the Odyssey and Ridgeline had. Lurking in those forums, the most recent issues were in the 17 Ridgeline. I have had no issues with the VCM nor can I tell when it kicks in or out.
Yup, understand that. My reading though is the issues have been fixed over the last couple years.They have the same engine and all have VCM.
What research is that?I put mine in after 5 weeks. Not so much due to the 'feel' of VCM functioning, but my research found that after time, around 30k mi., engine damage starts to show up. I don't see how any improvements in VCM can ever eliminate that problem.
My '06 Pilot never had VCM because it was AWD. I wish they still carried over that arrangement to the PP.
We have 11000 mostly interstate miles with no oil loss. My scrolling thru the forums seem to indicate VCM hasnt been an issue in new vehicles since the '17 RidgelineA lot of searching thru the Ody and Pilot forums for problems in vehicles up to 6 y.o.
Before that, there were known problems, lawsuits, etc.
My own personal experience on this 'young' engine - uses oil when VCM is enabled.
Never had a J35 loose or use this much before. With VCM disabled, oil level stays stable.
One example;
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First Victim of VCM Failure - BAD Design by HONDA...
I have 2017 Ridgeline. I am probably the first victim of VCM here for Second Gen. I started having issues around 5000k so I installed muzzler at around 12000 kms which worked pretty good all the time. But I removed it at 27000 kms so I can get this hesitation fixed under warranty. It got worse...www.ridgelineownersclub.com