So, I bought a brand new Honda Pilot and I'm planning to get the LS serviced properly now that I have a 2nd ride. My LS is an 02 with 134k. Biggest problems have been multiple windows regulators, thermostat, hydraulic cooling fan replacement, alternator replacement, coils, coils, coils. I replaced all 8 coils recently and spark plugs, but still need to get the VCGs done.
There are a few problems that I know I need to have fixed like the valve cover gaskets. But a couple others I am not sure what the problem is.
1. There is this clunking sound when riding usually below 40mph. It sounds like it;s coming from the front suspension area, but I am not certain. It's intermittent, and happens on both smooth and partially rough roads. Seems there is no rhyme or reason to the road condition, I just hear it sometimes, usually on my trek to work after about a mile of driving until I hit the highway at which point I don't hear it anymore until I slow down again in city driving.
2. I keep hearing this whining sound as I press the gas to accelerate. I don't think it's power steering or transmission, so I'm thinking alternator. The alternator was replaced 2-3 years ago, but I am not certain the brand or quality of the replacement. This only happens when I accelerate pressing the gas. It does not happen when accelerating down a hill without pressing the gas for instance.
3. My AC during the summer is not what it used to be. Would a basic AC recharge be all that I need? It just doesn't cool very well anymore.
4. I need to touchup some paint. on the back under the trunk lid. There's an area about 1" long X 14" wide on the bumper where the paint has just worn down to white. I would like to make it completely black again without spending a lot of cash.
There are a few problems that I know I need to have fixed like the valve cover gaskets. But a couple others I am not sure what the problem is.
1. There is this clunking sound when riding usually below 40mph. It sounds like it;s coming from the front suspension area, but I am not certain. It's intermittent, and happens on both smooth and partially rough roads. Seems there is no rhyme or reason to the road condition, I just hear it sometimes, usually on my trek to work after about a mile of driving until I hit the highway at which point I don't hear it anymore until I slow down again in city driving.
2. I keep hearing this whining sound as I press the gas to accelerate. I don't think it's power steering or transmission, so I'm thinking alternator. The alternator was replaced 2-3 years ago, but I am not certain the brand or quality of the replacement. This only happens when I accelerate pressing the gas. It does not happen when accelerating down a hill without pressing the gas for instance.
3. My AC during the summer is not what it used to be. Would a basic AC recharge be all that I need? It just doesn't cool very well anymore.
4. I need to touchup some paint. on the back under the trunk lid. There's an area about 1" long X 14" wide on the bumper where the paint has just worn down to white. I would like to make it completely black again without spending a lot of cash.
