Good timing for the spare tire discussion. I was looking around today to get a donut spare for my '24 Accord Hybrid. The dealership wanted $400 for wheel and tire for a non-hybrid Accord. I found one from a wrecked '23 accord at a salvage yard for $150. Next step is to get the jack, foam toolbox and accessories...will probably get that at the dealership as it isn't too pricy.
I had to buy spare tire kit for 2022 Acura RDX the donut goes underneath the SUV. Forget that fix a flat crap if you cut the side wall or have blow out that won't work anyway. I paid $519 for the kit at Acura dealer.
There are some really good aftermarket filters and I have used WixPro for years...but when shopping around, I found some of the OEM filter for a really good price that is less than the Wix price. I also change my oil every 3 to 4k 😅
If you have a Honda Pilot, you could actually upgrade to a full-size size spare because, unlike other Honda models, the spare tire on the Pilot mounted underneath the vehicle, just like a traditional pickup truck. In fact, the 23-up Pilot Trailsport actually comes with a full-size spare.
@@donaldwilson2620 absolutely and a great point. Full spare fits right in there. Looks like not the case for the 26 passport which I’ll confirm or deny once I get one in and do my underbody video.
@BCautosutions The Ridgeline is the one vehicle that should have a mandatory full-size spare because it gets more abuse because it's a pickup. Oh, well.
My girl has 2012 Accord 2.4 EX-L she only puts 3000 miles a year on her car. Currently has 86000 miles on it should I wait 100,000 miles to change the plugs or change due to the low miles? Thanks in advance your responses are appreciated.
@@NO-END I’m always for early maintenance although spark plugs don’t typically have an issue even if you wait past the interval. If you have the money and time get em done, if you chose to wait that’s fine as well.
It's like you read my mind on these questions without me having to ask them : ) My 2023 Pilot is about to hit 10K miles and I want to do an early trans service. I don't do any towing but I lived in San Francisco with lots of hills and seems like a STOP sign on every block. Out of the 10K miles, about 6K to 7K miles are on freeway for long trips to SoCal and the rest are city driving. Will a simple drain and fill be good enough or should I do the drain and fill 3X? I plan to do my next trans service @30K miles. Thanks as always!
Perfect timing! So I think a simple drain and fill will suffice. My car has been driven absolutely hard and the fluid looked up to par when I drained it at 15k. Now if it was a 6at I’d be telling you a 2x service may be in consideration. Either way report back on how it looked.
When do you recommend servicing the Honda ZF 9 speed transmission ? I’ve been doing 30k mile drain and fills on my pilot. Should I be doing a flush or are drain and fills at 30k miles sufficient? Thanks for all your work.
For the 9 speed automatic, a drain and fill every 30K should be sufficient enough if you're not driving hard. The fluid for that transmission is expensive, so I wouldn't do a full flush if you drive normally.
I heard that after driving for a while (normal driving not spirited) the turbo gets very hot and when you turn off the car (in the 1.5T) the oil just sits in there and cooks. would not idling for a minute or two after driving not effect that?
I don't believe any of the Honda hybrids have filters for the cooling fans, just a simple vent. Seems to me that they should have one, like Toyota does because of issues that arose.
Good timing for the spare tire discussion. I was looking around today to get a donut spare for my '24 Accord Hybrid. The dealership wanted $400 for wheel and tire for a non-hybrid Accord. I found one from a wrecked '23 accord at a salvage yard for $150. Next step is to get the jack, foam toolbox and accessories...will probably get that at the dealership as it isn't too pricy.
@@arbinazarian767 absolutely, no reason to pay top dollar when a used one (probably never even used) works just fine.
You’re awesome man. I love these episodes. Keep up the great work brother.
@@Scorpio_Daddy thank you!
Another great video!
@@SATO_FD2R thank you!
Thank you for answering my question 🙌🏼
@@civicsi_702 you got it. Thanks for asking!
Great vid , as usual 👌
@@kenj.8897 thank you
I had to buy spare tire kit for 2022 Acura RDX the donut goes underneath the SUV. Forget that fix a flat crap if you cut the side wall or have blow out that won't work anyway. I paid $519 for the kit at Acura dealer.
Wow.. a $$$ kit added on to the already $$$$ price tag to get a safe spare ...smh
@@NO-END I agree the fix a flat stuff is only good for minor leaks.
Thanks for these! Love all your videos! Any chance you can cover changing an MDX battery? I have a 23 Type S that I love!
@@ralfmalf72 thank you so much. Sure, if I get one I can get do a short on one.
Thoughts on using aftermarket oil filters vs OEM?
There are some really good aftermarket filters and I have used WixPro for years...but when shopping around, I found some of the OEM filter for a really good price that is less than the Wix price. I also change my oil every 3 to 4k 😅
@@vinoid67 oem works fine. Plus the seal never stays behind potentially causing a double o ring and a leak.
The OEM filter is a $3 Fram orange can with blue paint and a Honda part number. There are many filters that are better (including some Fram filters).
If you have a Honda Pilot, you could actually upgrade to a full-size size spare because, unlike other Honda models, the spare tire on the Pilot mounted underneath the vehicle, just like a traditional pickup truck. In fact, the 23-up Pilot Trailsport actually comes with a full-size spare.
@@donaldwilson2620 absolutely and a great point. Full spare fits right in there. Looks like not the case for the 26 passport which I’ll confirm or deny once I get one in and do my underbody video.
@BCautosutions The Ridgeline is the one vehicle that should have a mandatory full-size spare because it gets more abuse because it's a pickup. Oh, well.
My girl has 2012 Accord 2.4 EX-L she only puts 3000 miles a year on her car. Currently has 86000 miles on it should I wait 100,000 miles to change the plugs or change due to the low miles? Thanks in advance your responses are appreciated.
Never a bad idea to do early maintenance
@@azael3342 thanks!!
@@NO-END I’m always for early maintenance although spark plugs don’t typically have an issue even if you wait past the interval. If you have the money and time get em done, if you chose to wait that’s fine as well.
It's like you read my mind on these questions without me having to ask them : ) My 2023 Pilot is about to hit 10K miles and I want to do an early trans service. I don't do any towing but I lived in San Francisco with lots of hills and seems like a STOP sign on every block. Out of the 10K miles, about 6K to 7K miles are on freeway for long trips to SoCal and the rest are city driving. Will a simple drain and fill be good enough or should I do the drain and fill 3X? I plan to do my next trans service @30K miles. Thanks as always!
Perfect timing! So I think a simple drain and fill will suffice. My car has been driven absolutely hard and the fluid looked up to par when I drained it at 15k. Now if it was a 6at I’d be telling you a 2x service may be in consideration. Either way report back on how it looked.
Is it better to get the extended warranty when you buy the car or get it just before the factory one expires?
Mileage interval for throttle bottle cleaning?
How do you fix torque converter shudder on the 6 speed KAT for good?? Still doing it in remanufactured transmission from dealership.
If I remote start my 10th gen civic SSNs have the seatbelt buckle engaged would that prevent the car from automatically shutting down as well?
@@charlesabbott9605 negative, that’s on a different timer. Although you can remote start it 2x before it won’t start again.
2006 Honda accord rear shocks replacement. What is the cost altogether for parts/labor?
When do you recommend servicing the Honda ZF 9 speed transmission ? I’ve been doing 30k mile drain and fills on my pilot. Should I be doing a flush or are drain and fills at 30k miles sufficient? Thanks for all your work.
What are you doing is sufficient. It will last forever. My 2006 Pilot has 293k miles, running great with the 40k drain and fills.
For the 9 speed automatic, a drain and fill every 30K should be sufficient enough if you're not driving hard. The fluid for that transmission is expensive, so I wouldn't do a full flush if you drive normally.
@@nunosilva4261 like mentioned already very 30k is enough. No need to go overboard on those.
I heard that after driving for a while (normal driving not spirited) the turbo gets very hot and when you turn off the car (in the 1.5T) the oil just sits in there and cooks. would not idling for a minute or two after driving not effect that?
@@MikeM952 yeah the turbo gets hot although not to where the oil cooks. It’s also cooled by coolant.
Does Kendall motor oil make Honda Genuine Ultimate full synthetic oil solid at the dealer?
(Cough) Costco's Kirkland full synthetic oil is great and tests out equal to MobileOne! Under $40 for 10 quarts (cough)
@@ouis-xv3vp I’m not sure tbh.
How do you feel about aftermarket brake fluid, compared to Honda o em
@@ro9169 probably the only fluid id consider aftermarket.
Thank you
Does the 2025 CRV hybrid have a filter for cooling the hi voltage battery? If it does do I need to service it?
I don't believe any of the Honda hybrids have filters for the cooling fans, just a simple vent. Seems to me that they should have one, like Toyota does because of issues that arose.
@@MySparkle888 like mentioned already no filters which blows my mind. Seems like a simple misstep that would benefit the system.
@@BCautosutions 💯