Does Induct-ION service work?

[JMCB]

My 04 Pilot EXL has been having hesitation problems lately, mostly a delay in accelleration. The local dealer recommended an Induction-ION service for about $300. Does this service work to fix the hesitation problem, or is this an overpriced dealer maintenance upsell? Thanks.

[dpierson]

Never heard of such a service before. With as many computers that the latest generation of cars have on them the dealer should be able to pin point the issue. OBD-I cars can be a bit more of an issue.

[humanoid]

In layman's terms it's called "dealer bending the Pilot owner over and asking for Vasoline" service. Do a search on this forum for the EGR valve, I'll bet you a penny that will solve your problem.

[JMCB]

Thanks. I will research the EGR valve. When the dealer told me the exhaust system had too much carbon, I was suspicious.

[Flyimports]

Originally posted by JMCB
Thanks. I will research the EGR valve. When the dealer told me the exhaust system had too much carbon, I was suspicious.

While I would NEVER take my vehicle to a dealer for a 300.00 hose job, there is some merit to heavy carbon contamination on the intake and exhaust side (obviously including contaminated injectors). I have always solved this problem with chemicals drawn through the intake through the brake booster vacuum line. I have yet to do this on the pilot.

[humanoid]

Originally posted by Flyimports


While I would NEVER take my vehicle to a dealer for a 300.00 hose job, there is some merit to heavy carbon contamination on the intake and exhaust side (obviously including contaminated injectors). I have always solved this problem with chemicals drawn through the intake through the brake booster vacuum line. I have yet to do this on the pilot.

I've used SeaFoam on my Tacoma a couple of times and that made it run a bit smoother and got a bit better gas mileage. Did the same thing to my dad's truck and it smoothed out the idle. Not sure how many miles the OP has on his Pilot, but SeaFoam-ing it wouldn't hurt too much I don't think.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTech.htm

[macphanatic]

I would talk to the service manager and ask if it is standard practice to suggest such service scams.

[Tcm 01 CL-S]

Originally posted by Flyimports


While I would NEVER take my vehicle to a dealer for a 300.00 hose job, there is some merit to heavy carbon contamination on the intake and exhaust side (obviously including contaminated injectors). I have always solved this problem with chemicals drawn through the intake through the brake booster vacuum line. I have yet to do this on the pilot.

+1 for sea foam, great stuff, has worked miracles on my friend's vehicles.

[Big_D]

Originally posted by humanoid


I've used SeaFoam on my Tacoma a couple of times and that made it run a bit smoother and got a bit better gas mileage. Did the same thing to my dad's truck and it smoothed out the idle. Not sure how many miles the OP has on his Pilot, but SeaFoam-ing it wouldn't hurt too much I don't think.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTech.htm

The website just refers to diesle engines and small engines like lawn mowers with carburators. I am not sure I would try this product on a fuel injected car.

What about just having the fuel injection serviced...clean the throttle body and injectors.

[Tcm 01 CL-S]

Originally posted by Big_D


The website just refers to diesle engines and small engines like lawn mowers with carburators. I am not sure I would try this product on a fuel injected car.

What about just having the fuel injection serviced...clean the throttle body and injectors.

On that part of the site it doesn't mention vehicles, but it is definitely for cars and trucks. You can read it on the can and here is some more info:

http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpConsumer.htm

[kuago]

This is what they talking about you can purchase it to this website... My dealer just told me today. Its justice Brother product... EMISSION SYSTEM CLEANER WITH FEEDER BOTTLE cost $71.00 buck. The dealer is charging to do it at $179.99 which I declined that offer then a couple of beers and some jacks the service buddy of mine gave the info.. nice guy....

JB. EMISSION 3 Part

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/tri-maxx2000_2106_18204039

You can DIY. Its cheaper than dealer doing for you.. Good luck and let me know. I just used seafoam on my 03 PILOT, a couple of weeks ago. Added it to my gas tank, 1/2 only... I still havent done the intake for seafoam, coz I just clean the throttle body with 3m throttle body cleaner and spray the inside of the intake housing... next month I will try the Seafoam in the intake thing..