Imo, the Honda wipers are fantastic and last almost a year. I change them based on timing, not even at the point I can't see through my windshield. And they're like $6.50 each.
I love Bosch wipers, personally. After reviewing the instructions for OEM replacement it seemed like a giant PITA, so I will probably go with Bosch on this vehicle, too.
It's gotta be Bosch Icon. I've used a lot of different wiper brands over the years, but these are by far the best.
Yes, they're pricey, but you'll be replacing them less often.
I use Bosch Icon's on all my vehicles. Have for years and really like them
The timing belt is mandatory if you want to keep driving with any confidence. Do the tensioner and water pump too. Transmission fluid, yes. The old Honda ATs are very fussy about old or dirty ATF. A new acc belt while you're in there is a no brainer and the fluids of the rear differential and transfer case are important. Do those and the transmission on a 30K mile schedule.
The valves are supposed to be checked for clearance at 105K miles. If there's no noise you could probably hold off for a while but I wouldn't go beyond 150K. Use OEM quality only for the timing belt parts and spark plugs. Specifiy or supply the Aisin TKH002 timing belt kit and use either Denso or NKG Laser-Iridium plugs. Definitely disable the VCM. It's maybe the best $150 you can spend on a Gen 2 Pilot. Also inspect for the spool valve leak. It can leak oil on older Pilots which drips directly on the alternator shortening its life.
Had those on a Pilot and loved them!
I purchased a set of Laufenn for my '04 Pilot this summer. So far, so good. I don't expect them to perform like a Michelin, but that's okay for my soon-to-be 22-year-old daily driver.
The main body of your car has two huge huge rust holes. That rust hole is where the subframe would bolt to the car, but since it’s disintegrated, your subframe now has no where to mount to.
One of my neighbors has a first Gen pilot, and I can identify it by the power steering pump whining.
The five speed automatic in those things are absolute trash.
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