Every Honda with VCM needs this! | S-VCM Install + MPG comparison

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We've had this Pilot for a while now, featured at times on this channel. The commuter car is down and the Pilot was next up to commute to work. Before that, it's job was just to haul the kids to school and back (very short and frequent distances, not using ECO mode much). During these times, there was little to no oil consumption noted when doing oil changes. Now, the Pilot has been spending most of its time at 60-70 mph. Obviously, it spends more time in ECO mode, therefore VCM (variable cylinder management) is activated. In this mode, some of the cylinders are deactivated so that it 'improves' miles per gallon. Meanwhile, it has been said and known that oil consumption can increase potentially leading to catastrophic engine failure, engine imbalances that can lead to premature engine mount failure, etc. I experienced this first hand as check engine lights started appearing. Watch as I address these issues.

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コメント (21)

@dadaking 1ヶ月前

I have an oil consumption update here https://youtu.be/Dymoy3F4rlc
@rushmatic 14日前

My Pilot is now 12 years old and I always thought that shudder was normal. My wife recently got a new vehicle so I'm driving the this old pilot more. I did the valve adjustment over the weekend and my mechanic told me to buy the S-VCM. Thanks for your explanation and presentation of this information.
@JTTTTx 21日前

I put one in my 17 Odyssey at 70000 miles about two years ago . Best thing that I could have done. No mileage drop, better power and no eco light. Highly recommend this modification. Even the Honda techs noticed and commented on it when I took it in for service. This is a very common issue that is well documented mentioned on most Honda forums .
@paztine 3ヶ月前

I had this S-VCM on my 2013 Honda accord v6 close to 2 years now I wish I have known this when I first bought the car in 2019. It works as it should be I bought a V6 so I should get a 6 cylinder not a 3 cylinder. I drove it 13 hrs straight with S-VCM from L.A to Colorado with A/C on no problem. I rather pay a little bit of gas than replace the whole car. The car is responsive and shift smoothly compare with no S-VCM. Before it was sluggish and rough on the shifting. Just make sure after you install the S-VCM to check your radiator make sure the fans kicks in. Other than that your car is a real V6 now.
@cyberpun2552 2ヶ月前

Hey bro does this affect the coolant temp readings? Or affect the cooling fans? If so how much? Does it let you know if it overheats
@utubeviewing1 4ヶ月前

you need bright light shining down as you find the parts and install the unit.
@dfields9511 5ヶ月前

I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey VCM1. 242k miles I just installed S-VCM Controller. I had noticed for the last 40 k miles or so its been using a lot of oil. initially it was because of oil leaks. but after all that was taken car of it was 2-2.5 qts of high mileage sync blend 5-20 Havoline. and now have been noticed some engine imbalances during 3 cylinder mode. (this is from a part warn out the dampens the imbalances) that was a signal to me it was a time to put on the S-VCM Controller.. now I am going to calculate the mpg and oil consumption.
@SamSaengsavang 3ヶ月前

I installed s-vcm on my 2015 Pilot a few weeks ago. The most noticable difference was improved throttle response which is very helpful when passing at highway speeds and it just feels like a more consistent ride. I didn't notice much of a negative change in MPG if at all. This is just a short sample size. I figure the potential benefits of s-vcm far outweighs the potential harm without it.
@hahockyang4440 21日前

make sure you install it when the engine is cold, not hot or warm, I installed mine with resistor 82 ohm
@laneburgess1643 7ヶ月前

Great video.
@f2performancelab 7ヶ月前

So did it change mpg much or not all it seems? Just learned about vcm deletes but i do about 40k highway miles a year, would it be a significant drop in highway mpg with vcm off?
@CE1567 5ヶ月前

Dada...how is the engine now? I got 2012 pilot and it's bugging me. Any advice on VCM ( svcm or tuner)
@adaleparker1956 1ヶ月前

I have a question. Did your oil consumption go down with the muzzler or did you Honda continue to run low on oil?
@stoicspawn3936 3ヶ月前

Is there a difference between the $20 & the $100 units? I ordered a $20 to start & see if it works. It comes with 4 resistors from 60 to 120 ohms. Hope it works. 17 accord
@jerrytaylor8713 1ヶ月前

so did your oil consumption stop after Muzzler was installed?
@gruponeutro 3ヶ月前

I just bought 2012 Honda odyssey with 176000 miles and I don’t have the oil consumption problem am I the only one ..2012 Honda odyssey touring elite model
@kevNy2 3ヶ月前

Trying to find a video/ anyone who has installed this on the new generation Honda Pilot (23+). Any help or input greatly appreciated.
@alanmorrison370 7ヶ月前

Did it help your oil consumption? Thx
@wvvet1948 4ヶ月前

It appears you did your test based on city mileage which does not fully address highway conditions. I do mostly country two lane and interstate driving during which I get 25 to 26 miles per gallon in My 2014 Pilot. Add that up over one hundred thousand miles and the savings is in the thousands of dollars based on current gas prices. So, not quite a totally valid test.
@keemez 6ヶ月前

why in the balls are you filling up prematurely? you still had 1/3 of a tank left every time.