What have you done to your Pilot today?

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Coastie05

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2020

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I couldn't find a thread like this, so if there is already a thread please delete or merge.

Today I changed the rear differential fluid for the first time and changed the engine oil and filter for the second time. Current mileage is 13,028 and the vehicle has been great. Both jobs were pretty easy, though I am not a fan of the oil filter location. I used a little over 2 quarts of Honda Dual Pump II for the diff and 5 quarts of Castrol Magnatec with .7 quarts of Valvoline FS that I had left over from my CRV oil change (both 0W20) with a Fram TG7317 filter.

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Flybox1

· #301 · Jul 16, 2021

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I wanted to follow up with my roof rack and lighting system pictures.
I have a TYGER roof cargo basket and a Thule rooftop box, both of which have fixed lighting.
I installed wiring inside my driver side roof rail, and down the windshield trim strip into the engine bay. The wiring exits the roof rail just rear of the front crossbar, and terminates in a SAE connector.
Each of my roof cargo attachments has wiring terminating in another SAE connector. All lighting is on relays, with switches left of the steering column.

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bzwyatt

· #302 · Jul 16, 2021

super cool

Where do you go/what do you do to use the extra lights/storage?

Flybox1

· #303 · Jul 16, 2021

Im up in the PNW. I flyfish 50+ days a year. I frequent the logging roads between here and Montana.
The added lighting really helps with vis at night. If the border was open, Id be up north quite a bit this time of year.
Pontoon and frame fit in my trunk and take the majority of the space. Camping gear, fuel, etc., get strapped up top.

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cintocrunch

· #304 · Jul 16, 2021

Very cool setup!

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21Elite

· #305 · Jul 21, 2021

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I did two quick projects today.

First was installing the factory splash guards 08P00-TG7-100A

Second was to install the factory cross bars 08L04-TG7-100

Next up will be some lighting updates. I am going to replace some of the factory incandescent bulbs with some LED bulbs from Lasfit (turn signal) and Yorkim (Interior dome and vanity mirror).

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Flybox1

· #306 · Jul 21, 2021

21Elite said:
I did two quick projects today.

First was installing the factory splash guards

Next up will be some lighting updates. I am going to replace some of the factory incandescent bulbs with some LED bulbs from Lasfit (turn signal) and Yorkim (Interior dome and vanity mirror).

Looks good. I used these from amazon. fit and install was right, and puts off a nice white light.

map and ceiling: Amazon.com: 10-Pack 194 LED Bulb, LBRST Error Free T10 LED Bulb, White 6000K Super Bright 168 LED Bulb, 921 2825 W5W LED Replacement Bulb for Dome Map Door Instrument Licenses Plate Light: Automotive
Vanity: Amazon.com: Shuyee 28mm 29mm Festoon LED Car Bulb, 6614F 6612F LED Bulb, 1.15in 3SMD 5050 Chips 6641 LED Bulb for Car Interior Vanity Mirror lights Sun Visor Light (6pcs 6000K White): Automotive

21Elite

· #307 · Jul 21, 2021

Flybox1 said:
Looks good. I used these from amazon. fit and install was right, and puts off a nice white light.

Thanks for the recommendation. I will take a look. With the 21 Elite, I am trying to match to the blue ambient lighting in the Pilot. That is why, I have taken a look at Yorkim, since the Ice Blue looks to be a good match. I am trying to avoid a overly harsh white LED look. I will post up photos once I get the lighting figured out and installed.

Highspeedbail

· #308 · Jul 22, 2021

Flybox1 said:
I wanted to follow up with my roof rack and lighting system pictures.
I have a TYGER roof cargo basket and a Thule rooftop box, both of which have fixed lighting.
I installed wiring inside my driver side roof rail, and down the windshield trim strip into the engine bay. The wiring exits the roof rail just rear of the front crossbar, and terminates in a SAE connector.
Each of my roof cargo attachments has wiring terminating in another SAE connector. All lighting is on relays, with switches left of the steering column.

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Do you mind taking photos at night???
With the lights on, of course.

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Flybox1

· #309 · Jul 22, 2021

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Highspeedbail said:
Do you mind taking photos at night???
With the lights on, of course.

at dusk

The front 7" give purely spot distance illumination.
The top 4" are floods and have a spread nearly matching that of the high beams.

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Jsome

· #310 · Jul 22, 2021

Installed the S-VCM today. Very pleased with the ease of installation.

The car actually coasts like it should! I didn’t think it would make a huge difference, but it’s significant.

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cintocrunch

· #311 · Jul 22, 2021

Jsome said:
Installed the S-VCM today. Very pleased with the ease of installation.

The car actually coasts like it should! I didn’t think it would make a huge difference, but it’s significant.

It's amazing how many people say the same thing. Glad you are enjoying your 6 cylinder 100% of the time Pilot!

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Queue

· #312 · Jul 22, 2021

Flybox1 said:
at dusk
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The front 7" give purely spot distance illumination.
The top 4" are floods and have a spread nearly matching that of the high beams.

Sting (Ace Face) says you need more lights.

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21Elite

· #313 · Jul 27, 2021

Last night after work, I replaced the dome lights and front door puddle lights with LEDs. The vanity mirror lights are still MIA.

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Queue

· #314 · Jul 28, 2021

21Elite said:
Last night after work, I replaced the dome lights and front door puddle lights with LEDs. The vanity mirror lights are still MIA.

I dropped in some LEDs in my map, console, dome, and tailgate lights. Incredibly bright, maybe too bright.

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Queue

· #315 · Jul 28, 2021

I also changed most of the fluids. I didn't get a service record with the car, so I figured I'd start fresh. Came with 18k miles, so I know there was a differential change at 15k that may have been missed.

Changed:
Engine oil
Rear differential
Transaxle
Transmission

The fluids all looked pretty good, and not too much stuff on the drain plug magnets.

Coming up, finish dashcam hardwire and cord routing, then roof rails and Thule crossbars.

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21Elite

· #316 · Aug 3, 2021

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I got in a 7 pin adapter for the dimmable rear view mirror that adds a USB adapter. I installed it today giving me the flexibility to add a dash cam down the road. The adapter is from Dongar Technologies.

Out of the box.

Installed.

I also got in the LEDs for the vanity mirrors. But forgot to take photos.

21Elite

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Highspeedbail

· #317 · Aug 3, 2021

21Elite said:
I got in a 7 pin adapter for the dimmable rear view mirror that adds a USB adapter. I installed it today giving me the flexibility to add a dash cam down the road. The adapter is from Dongar Technologies.

Out of the box.

Installed.

I also got in the LEDs for the vanity mirrors. But forgot to take photos.

21Elite

Looks good!!!

I got the same adapter.

I've been meaning to upgrade the firmware on my dashcam but I put it up... need to try and do that this week.

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21Elite

· #318 · Aug 3, 2021

The Brown truck of joy just dropped off some new speakers for a future project and the S-VCM Controller. 15 minutes later the controller is installed. Just need to test drive later this evening. sorry, I was so excited and needed to get this done quickly I forgot to take pics.

21Elite

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Flybox1

· #319 · Aug 3, 2021

Sweet. The biggest difference after installing my SVC-M was coasting. No vibration, and way less rolling resistance.
The Dongar dangle is a nice unit. Still allows you space to run pin-outs if you have a radar detector powered off RJ11

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Swim Dad

· #320 · Aug 3, 2021

Added MGP Caliper Covers and a little "SPORT" on the wheels...

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