Is a 2009 Honda Pilot an interference engine?
All 2009 Honda Pilots have a timing belt and an interference engine.
Why does my Honda 3.5L V6 make a knocking noise?
A knocking or ticking noise on some Honda 3.5L V6 engines occurs when the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance from the factory. We often encounter engines that have a cold-start knock or ticking noise. In this case, the 3.5L V6 engines installed in various Honda models can make a knocking or ticking noise at idle and only when warm.
What should I do if my Honda engine makes ticking noise?
That’s normal according to Honda. Continue tightening until you’ve reached the specific torque. You’re not done. Loosen all the bridge bolts a second time and retighten to 18 ft.-lbs. Use the same procedure on the rear head.
What kind of car has a ticking noise?
Honda has issued a service bulletin to address ticking, knocking on Honda engines. The bulletin covers 2008-11 Accord sedans and coupes, 2008-12 Odyssey minivans, 2009-12 Pilot SUVs and 2010-11 Accord Crosstour crossover models (all with V6 engines).
Why does my car make a ticking noise when I change the oil?
Once an engine runs low on oil to the point where the engine makes noise, it’s usually too late; the damage is done. Here is one tip of advice. If you never do any service to your vehicle, the one maintenance item you should always do is change your oil.
A knocking or ticking noise on some Honda 3.5L V6 engines occurs when the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance from the factory. We often encounter engines that have a cold-start knock or ticking noise. In this case, the 3.5L V6 engines installed in various Honda models can make a knocking or ticking noise at idle and only when warm.
That’s normal according to Honda. Continue tightening until you’ve reached the specific torque. You’re not done. Loosen all the bridge bolts a second time and retighten to 18 ft.-lbs. Use the same procedure on the rear head.
What to do if you hear a knocking noise in the engine?
Start the engine and let it reach normal operating temperature. While the engine is idling, listen for a knock or ticking noise. Use a stethoscope to find the location of the noise. If you hear knocking or ticking from either cylinder head, go to the Repair Procedure.
Honda has issued a service bulletin to address ticking, knocking on Honda engines. The bulletin covers 2008-11 Accord sedans and coupes, 2008-12 Odyssey minivans, 2009-12 Pilot SUVs and 2010-11 Accord Crosstour crossover models (all with V6 engines).