Driving in the snow? - Honda Pilot

jqwinn · 12-12-2007, 01:57 PM

So if you guys read in the "problems" section, my transmission needed to get replaced...Anyhow when my transmission was getting fixed Honda said that my 2003 Pilot was a 4x4 and I thought it was a 2x4. The service guy explained when the car detects slipping then the Pilot kicks into 4x4. Now I'm from California and when I go snowboarding cars need to have chains if it's a 2x4 or the car needs to be a 4x4 (depending on the road conditions). Since my Pilot is technically a 4x4 will I be able to get away without chains?

sblvro · 12-12-2007, 02:30 PM

yup as long as you have good tires.

rlapid · 12-12-2007, 03:26 PM

if i remember correctly, all pilots from 2003-2005 came standard with 4WD. yes, you can get away without chains, as long as you have all-season or snow tires. just tell the chain installation patrol guys at the summit you have 4WD and they should let you get on your way.

hondapeople · 12-29-2007, 11:58 AM

My sister has an '04 2wd model. I would think you would know if you had a 2 wd model? Especially if you were the one who purchased the vehicle.

N_Jay · 12-29-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondapeople
My sister has an '04 2wd model. I would think you would know if you had a 2 wd model? Especially if you were the one who purchased the vehicle.

If it is a Pilot and it is an '04 and it has not been modified, then it IS 4WD.

Some people "KNOW" more than they really know!

scuba steve · 01-10-2008, 02:48 AM

best way to tell:

look under the car from underneath the rear bumper. no need to get under the car. if you see a rear differential, you have all wheel drive.

larryziegler · 01-10-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by scuba steve
best way to tell:

look under the car from underneath the rear bumper. no need to get under the car. if you see a rear differential, you have all wheel drive.

Best way to also tell is to check for the VTM Button next to the radio.....or if 2006 and newer, it will have the 4WD emblem pasted on the rear hatch door.

ramirami · 01-10-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondapeople
My sister has an '04 2wd model. I would think you would know if you had a 2 wd model? Especially if you were the one who purchased the vehicle.

all 04s (and 03s) are 4wd. It comes on if the vehicle detects slippage or if you turn it on with the VTM button (only in low gears, under 15 mph and not on dry pavement)

12-12-2007, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
jqwinn Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Driving in the snow? So if you guys read in the "problems" section, my transmission needed to get replaced...Anyhow when my transmission was getting fixed Honda said that my 2003 Pilot was a 4x4 and I thought it was a 2x4. The service guy explained when the car detects slipping then the Pilot kicks into 4x4. Now I'm from California and when I go snowboarding cars need to have chains if it's a 2x4 or the car needs to be a 4x4 (depending on the road conditions). Since my Pilot is technically a 4x4 will I be able to get away without chains?

12-12-2007, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 1,985 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yup as long as you have good tires. __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

12-12-2007, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if i remember correctly, all pilots from 2003-2005 came standard with 4WD. yes, you can get away without chains, as long as you have all-season or snow tires. just tell the chain installation patrol guys at the summit you have 4WD and they should let you get on your way. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

12-29-2007, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
hondapeople Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Mountains Posts: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My sister has an '04 2wd model. I would think you would know if you had a 2 wd model? Especially if you were the one who purchased the vehicle. __________________ 2005 Honda Accord EX-L 2005 Honda Recon ES 2006 Honda CRF250X 2004 Honda VFR800 Honda HRR216K3TDA Honda EU3000is Generator Honda Pilot? Acura MDX? Next...

01-10-2008, 02:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
scuba steve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rancho santa margarita Posts: 131 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	best way to tell: look under the car from underneath the rear bumper. no need to get under the car. if you see a rear differential, you have all wheel drive. __________________ '03 pilot '92 miata '95 ///m3

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