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Great video. Thank you, my guy!

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I just installed one today on my 2012 Pilot and I think I got it on the 1st try. No CEL and no ECO mode. It's perfect. Just hoping the changes will help with carbon buildup and oil blow-by

2014 odyssey looking for the best muzzler

this guy is a w thanks man

On the 06 Odyssey the correct amount is around 3.3 quarts. The correct fill plug would be a bad idea because it is about impossible to get to, and it is filthy down there. Use the dipstick. The dipstick tube is very small. I use a Dollar General turkey baster ($2) to access the tube. And a bigger funnel. And take your time, pour very slowly. I purchased a short torque wrench as a long one hits the floor too soon. I torque to 30 ft-lbs. I see below a spec of 36. I'm not sure which is correct, but we are dealing with aluminum (soft metal). You are probably only changing one third of the oil. So do it every oil change until the fluid comes out clean.

Would the asian prestone PSF work as well? I know it's says honda compatible but I've heard mixed things about it

Will this void the manufacturer's warranty?

I have a old 2002 Odyssey clunking into 2nd and 3rd gear. I decided to use synthetic Valvoline MaxLife ATF. I'm going to do three or four flushes within one month. As recommended by professionals. Odyssey recalled many Vans and had to replace the transmissions but not all of them got replaced. It's a piece of junk but according to the experts if you change the fluid every 10,000 miles you can increase the miles to 300k. And one guy said that he had Honda Accord and he got 400 k miles changing synthetic oil every 10k

I added a muzzle to my 2012 Odyssey. Prior to that, it couldn't go 100 miles without engine trouble. After I installed it (w 100 ohm resistor), I drove it 1100 miles flawlessly.

Nice job, well explained and the right length. Helps with my decision on buying used Hondas because I despise useless engineering designed for bogus concerns like climate change, energy not a renewable resource, etc.

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Thank you Wang!

Beware, you may find like we did that a new vehicle can be worse, or in our case dreadful to drive, compared to the old one. My wife replace her 2010 Odyssey Touring model with a new 2023 Honda Odyssey a year ago. Was impressed with all the safety technology it has standard on all models. However, I hate driving it. It does not drive nearly as well as the old 2010 (which we still have). The new one requires constant steering corrections at freeway speeds, or it will wander in the lane constantly unless you turn on lane guidance, which constantly corrects for this automatically. But that is awful on a long trip. If you don't grip the steering wheel with both hands, it will flash warnings on the dash screen, then disengage after just a few minutes. It also tries to vere off at every off-ramp if you are in the right lane because it thinks the right painted line is the road. Poorly designed and fatiguing to drive. So when I took a 3400-mile road trip last month, I took the old 2010 Odyssey, and it drives effortlessly and fatigue free. I opened a case with Honda, and they examined the vehicle and said that is the way they drive. If this is the way new Honda's drive, buy something else.

Thank you Wang,this video was very very helpful because i didn't want to spend money on a pump and this video saved me some $$$

Cool idea. An even better trick is to buy a $70 oil extractor (look at ewk) and use it to do power steering fluid, transmission fluid, etc.

Cars used to not have cabin filters

Did you put the VCM muzzler on your van right away when you got the van?

Andrew send me the link to purchase the VCM Muzzler 2 TY

Thank u

Installed a muzzler on my honda ridgeline 2022 @ 30k.

Why waste so much of that green onion.

So is there a transmission filter that needs to be replaced

Should I get this for my parents? They are about to get a used 2013 Honda Odyssey with only 26k miles on it.

I have VCM Muzzler on my 2012 Honda Pilot. I installed it in 2015 in have over 100,000 mile on the vehicle now and it works great . As Andrew said I forgot about it.

Thank you. The cabin air filter is purposeful just like in your home, your home AC filter filters a lot of dust & debris from reaching your coils which is a big part of the cooling process and EXTENDS the life of the system.

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The muzzler has a resistor that lowers the temperature that the ECM is receiving which in turn wont let the VCM system to activate . When the thermostat opens too slowly the temperature finally reaching VCM parameters thus activating cylinder management. This is one of the precautions of using a muzzler or tuner . So beware that the system is tricked into thinking the vehicle hasn't reached operating temperature and won't employ VCM. This could be a problem if it overheats . I would caution whenever getting scheduled maintenance to change that $30 thermostat.

Great video. Very helpful

I’m 58 and back riding bmx..

Just learned about the VCM issue today after seeing a puff of white smoke behind me while driving today (was going 65 slowing to 58). From what I've read, this is classic VCM. My Odyssey is a 2012 with 110,000 miles on it. I happened to have an oil change at Honda scheduled so I asked them about it. They said they'd charge $180 to diagnose, but if it was the VCM that they'd fix it and cover the entire cost (including the $180). A couple of questions: how much damage could already be done? Is it worth it to let Honda diagnose and "fix"? I think that even if they did repair it, I'd still want the muzzle...right?

*My Mom's 2015 Honda Odyssey is starting to show these issues. I plan on installing the VCMTUNER II this Summer. I am highly confident that this will fix her issues.*

70k in 5 years? I've had my 2010 EX-L 7 months and have put 18k on it

How do I get the vcm muzzler where do I buy it at?

How many bottles do I need if I use this method because the fluid is not completely drained? This is a great video btw. Thank you!

You can get all of the fluid out with that shampoo pump?

Thanks for doing this. I installed 120 ohm on my Touring 2006. Works well. Smaller-80 or 100 ohm- resistors were not enough and VCM was engaging sometimes. What was the value of the resistor that you installed on your car? My concern is the cooling fan. Is coming on at the same temperature like without resistor in sensor circuit? Thank you.

I'm one of the "lucky" ones. 06 EX-L with 213,000 miles on it. No signs of VCM-related engine wear. I still ended up muzzling mine with the SVCM. Eliminating the "hunting" between 3 cyl and 6 cyl mode alone was worth it. But in the end it just simplifies its operation. Always using 6 cylinders all the time is just better for it.

u forgot oyster sauce but looks good i from hawaii lol fried rice is daily for me

Thanks for the video! Very useful

Can't buy them now because theyre on " back order " 😢

Just fixed mine. Couldn’t have done it without you!! Thanks!

Thank you!!!!

i just bought a 1 owner used 2013 odyssey ex w/ 165k miles. Need to replace front rt/lt drive axle shaft. replaced egr and rear vcm oil pressure switch. $3500 done at honda dealer! I purchased the van because prior owner did ALL maintenance at the Honda dealer.

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Your cabinet air filter in your car has nothing to do with how hot or cold your car get it for cleaning the air

Why is the van 2 different colors?

I have a 2011 Honda Pilot. I went to a 5000 mile oil change interval with full synthetic or synthetic blend oil for high mileage engines, and regular use of Redline Fuel treatment using 5 oz per tank about every other tank or so, or I put name brand detergent gasoline in it. The plugs run clean and the piston tops are much cleaner. I put a scope down through the spark plug holes during oil change to inspect. At 122,000 miles the pistons and plugs run cleaner then when I bought it at 66,000 miles. To be honest it didn't use oil, but it did foul the plugs a couple of time before I changed the plugs at 96,000 miles. On the current maintenance routine it has not errored or fouled a plug at all in 25,000 miles.

Best thing I ever did for my Odyssey. Mileage dropped about three MPG and the rumbling disappeared, well worth the mod.

Thank you!! I almost broke the whole key fob trying to get to the battery. Never would have guessed that is to release the key.