Have you had an EGR valve problem? - Honda Pilot

N_Jay · 10-10-2004, 08:37 AM

Wondering if there is any EVIDENCE (rather than anecdote) that the use of Synthetic oil reduces or eliminates this problem.

gopilot · 10-10-2004, 01:37 PM

Had mine replaced, I have always had my oil changes done at Honda, so I believe conventional oil is used.

RipRocK · 10-11-2004, 02:24 AM

Hmmm, I'm surprised to see that there haven't been more votes and comments on this poll. I think it's an interesting and as scientific as you'll get in a forum like this.

I thought about starting a poll like this pertaining to the failure of the EGR valve and the number of Canadian Pilot owners to dispell the myth that the MMT in our gas caused a premature failure of EGR valves. I believe MMT has nothing to do with the rate of EGR valve failures. I think Honda just used crappy components.

Anyway, I don't fall into any categories listed above, but I still chose, "Yes I have had an EGR Replaced, I use Synthetic oil" since when I replaced my EGR valve, I was using synth at the time.

However, I started to experience the symptoms of a bad EGR valve soon after I got my darn Pilot and up until about 16K KM, I used regular oil and switched to synth.

And after an ever exacerbating and frustrating year or so after I switched to synth, I had to keep on driving my Pilot with my EGR valve acting up since none of the GD dealers in town would take it in for a diagnostic test.

Then it finally puked up an error code and the EGR valve was replaced. It's been purring like a cat ever since

So, I can't attribute the EGR valve problem I had with having not used nor used the synth oil. But I know once thing for certain, it truly sucks donkey's balls to be driving with a malfunctioning unit for an extended period of time.

Those of you who've had EGR valve problems or will end up with one, count yourself lucky when it throw up a code real quickly, like it did for N_Jay. Might as well have it replaced before your warranty's up if it's gonna fail anyway, rigth?

Sunday Rider · 10-11-2004, 08:11 AM

Good Poll.
I keep waiting for it to go. My warranty is now up. I have the extended but not sure if the EGR valve is covered.
So far so good. But thanks to RipRock's detailed posts, and other posters, I should be able to recognize it.
Maybe it is time to switch to Synthetic......

beir · 10-11-2004, 10:53 AM

This may sound like a stupid question but what is an EGR valve?

john802 · 10-11-2004, 11:09 AM

EGR valve - Exhaust Gas Recirculating Valves

Scoobs · 10-11-2004, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by beir
This may sound like a stupid question but what is an EGR valve?

http://autorepair.about.com/library/.../bldef-165.htm

N_Jay · 10-11-2004, 07:16 PM

Looky Looky!

No diference between Dino and Syn EGR rates.

Larryl · 10-29-2004, 05:35 PM

Maybe you should be looking at the TBN at the time of the failure.

N_Jay · 10-29-2004, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Larryl
Maybe you should be looking at the TBN at the time of the failure.

Why?

charles0176 · 10-29-2004, 06:45 PM

Just exactly what are the symptoms of an EGR valve problem?

N_Jay · 10-29-2004, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by charles0176
Just exactly what are the symptoms of an EGR valve problem?

Typically it is felt as a slight shudder or vibration when at a steady cruise.
When bad it will trip the Check Engine light (MIL) and sometimes the VTM-4 error light.

charles0176 · 10-30-2004, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the info, hopefully it does not happen.

tim.s · 10-30-2004, 09:54 PM

I do now at 42k...getting it replaced next week.

RipRocK · 10-30-2004, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tim.s
I do now at 42k...getting it replaced next week.

Darn! What were your symptoms, if any? Is this getting covered under your warranty?

View Poll Results: Did you have an EGR problem? Do you use Synthetic oil?
Yes, I have had an EGR Replaced, I use conventional oil.	40	28.17%
No, I have NOT had an EGR Replaced, I use conventional oil.	68	47.89%
Yes I have had an EGR Replaced, I use Synthetic oil.	14	9.86%
No, I have NOT had an EGR Replaced, I use Synthetic oil.	18	12.68%
Yes I have had an EGR Replaced, I have not been consistant with my oil.	0	0%
No, I have NOT had an EGR Replaced, I have not been consistant with my oil.	2	1.41%
Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll

10-10-2004, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,550 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you had an EGR valve problem? Wondering if there is any EVIDENCE (rather than anecdote) that the use of Synthetic oil reduces or eliminates this problem. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-10-2004, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
gopilot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Terrace B.C. Canada Posts: 991 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Had mine replaced, I have always had my oil changes done at Honda, so I believe conventional oil is used. __________________ Always a Honda ( 2003 Havasu Blue EX-L) Still a Honda( 2011 Crystal Black Pearl Touring)

10-11-2004, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good Poll. I keep waiting for it to go. My warranty is now up. I have the extended but not sure if the EGR valve is covered. So far so good. But thanks to RipRock's detailed posts, and other posters, I should be able to recognize it. Maybe it is time to switch to Synthetic...... __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

10-11-2004, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
beir Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 53 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This may sound like a stupid question but what is an EGR valve? __________________ * 2004 Pilot EX-L * Starlight Silver * Navigation System * Rear Camera * Running Boards * Exhaust Finishers * 35% Tint on front windows

10-11-2004, 02:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
RipRocK Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB., Canada, eh!! Posts: 2,388 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmmm, I'm surprised to see that there haven't been more votes and comments on this poll. I think it's an interesting and as scientific as you'll get in a forum like this. I thought about starting a poll like this pertaining to the failure of the EGR valve and the number of Canadian Pilot owners to dispell the myth that the MMT in our gas caused a premature failure of EGR valves. I believe MMT has nothing to do with the rate of EGR valve failures. I think Honda just used crappy components. Anyway, I don't fall into any categories listed above, but I still chose, "Yes I have had an EGR Replaced, I use Synthetic oil" since when I replaced my EGR valve, I was using synth at the time. However, I started to experience the symptoms of a bad EGR valve soon after I got my darn Pilot and up until about 16K KM, I used regular oil and switched to synth. And after an ever exacerbating and frustrating year or so after I switched to synth, I had to keep on driving my Pilot with my EGR valve acting up since none of the GD dealers in town would take it in for a diagnostic test. Then it finally puked up an error code and the EGR valve was replaced. It's been purring like a cat ever since So, I can't attribute the EGR valve problem I had with having not used nor used the synth oil. But I know once thing for certain, it truly sucks donkey's balls to be driving with a malfunctioning unit for an extended period of time. Those of you who've had EGR valve problems or will end up with one, count yourself lucky when it throw up a code real quickly, like it did for N_Jay. Might as well have it replaced before your warranty's up if it's gonna fail anyway, rigth?

10-11-2004, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-11-2004, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,550 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looky Looky! No diference between Dino and Syn EGR rates. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-29-2004, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Larryl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe you should be looking at the TBN at the time of the failure.

10-29-2004, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
charles0176 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanford, Ca Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just exactly what are the symptoms of an EGR valve problem? __________________ 2004 EX-L RES Sage Brush Pearl

10-30-2004, 01:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
charles0176 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanford, Ca Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info, hopefully it does not happen. __________________ 2004 EX-L RES Sage Brush Pearl

10-30-2004, 09:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
tim.s Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: US Posts: 2,564 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Have you had an EGR valve problem? I do now at 42k...getting it replaced next week. __________________ Hands free device = good Not buckling your kids = bad '06 Black EXL-Navi: autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, mud guards, ODB II, and wwong's console pads. '06 Black Volvo XC90 2.5T '03 Black EXL-RES: side steps, autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, roof rack, and mud guards. --> traded in '06 for XC90

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