Honda’s VCM system is designed to save fuel. While this may work for some, for others it could mean an engine rebuild. I think this is where the VCM hate comes from.

The irony is that I don’t hate Hondas VCM system. In fact, I’ve never had any issues with the VCM system on my wife’s 2012 Honda Odyssey with a 3.5L engine other than an oil leak.

This video explores the problems and some of the experiences that some owners of Hondas with the VCM system may, or may not, encounter.

Thank you for watching!

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VCM Muzzler: vcmmuzzler.com/

Honda SB 13-081: techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/web/A13-081.pdf

Honda SB 20-023: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172366-0001.pd…

Honda SB 14-078: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10099803-9340.pd…

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