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#2009 HONDA ODYSSEY FULL#

This includes the Accord, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, and Crosstour. The VCM system is found on all Honda models with a V-type engine.I've heard about disabling VCM for long term engine life, what do you think? The rear back cylinders and specifically 3 that misfired were much worse than 4-6. I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey that I bought last year, resolves a misfire on cylinder 3 with new plugs, runs great, no issues.

Feel the the improved responsiveness of your 3.5L I-VTEC engine. VCM can be re-enabled by selecting position 0 on the dial. Fine Tune VCM adjustments with a 10 position dial, which allows quick adjustments and accomodates all CTS sensors.

DISABLE VCM/ECO mode on your 2005-2006 HONDA with 3.5L V6.

The Ridgeline's extra 4WD driveline losses is probobly the biggest issue in adding VCM to the Ridgeline. The Ody's weight is nearly the same, although the air drag package is different. It boosts its Hwy MPG from 25 to 28 (+12%).

The Odyssey (similar engine) is available with VCM.

The Touring model is loaded, and priced as such, but the PAX System run-flat option should be avoided, considering the high replacement cost of the special tires.įront, front side, and curtain airbags come standard, as do active head restraints in the front seats, stability control, and ABS with panic assist. Leather seats (heated for the front row) and a sunroof come standard on the EX-L, and this trim level is required if you want to option up to a navigation system or rear-seat entertainment. If you can cope with cloth seats, though, the EX comes with plenty of stuff: three-zone climate control, power doors, alloy wheels, and a power driver’s seat. So if you want power doors, rear-seat entertainment, navigation, and leather, you’ll have to pay the price. For 2009, the cylinder-deactivation engine on the EX-L and Touring model gets a 3-hp increase in its power rating, up to 244-equal to that of the standard engine.Īs in other minivans, the price goes up according to features.

#2009 HONDA ODYSSEY FULL#

The cabin is nicely appointed, and the van can be had with just about anything a family could ever want, from decadent stuff like a DVD entertainment system and a leather-lined cabin to minivan-crucial items such as a 115-volt power outlet and a conversation mirror to watch the kids in back.Ĭlick here to read our full review of the Honda Odyssey.Ĭlick here to read our latest comparison test involving the Honda Odyssey. The best minivan to drive, the Odyssey offers a smooth powertrain, handsome styling, and Honda build quality. The Odyssey doesn’t have trick folding second-row seats like those in the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country, but the third-row seat folds flat into the floor in a 60/40 split. Power goes through the front wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission. We’ll qualify that last statement with “for a minivan,” but still, the Odyssey has sharp reflexes and a comfortable, smooth ride.Īll four trim levels, LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring, come with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine the latter two feature a cylinder-deactivation system that shuts off two or three cylinders to save fuel when they’re not needed. The size is in line with the competition from Chrysler and Toyota, there are plenty of interior features, and-our favorite part-the Odyssey can actually be called fun to drive. Honda nailed the minivan formula with the third generation of the Odyssey, which debuted in 2005.