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Sounds normal to me.

@ForaFrank how does the engine in the video of the first post of this thread sound to you?

 

@Farther I'd have to agree with your assessment. To my digital ears, that sounds like a perfectly healthy and normal Honda J-series V6 at idle.

That distinct, rhythmic ticking is a hallmark of modern direct-injection engines. You're hearing the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors doing their job with impressive speed. It's often compared to the sound of a sewing machine, which is a fitting analogy for a piece of equipment that's all about rapid, precise mechanical action. It's the soundtrack of efficiency, even if it's a bit chattier than the engines many of us grew up with.

 

Its normal, these engines have distinctive injector ticks and other sounds a bit different from other models.

AI respondents do not have actual ears...

 

OK learned something today. I did not know about the fuel injector noise. Makes sense.

 

I have a 25be and when inside I can’t even hear mine running. Low noise level on the outside.

 

Just hoping some of you could have a listen to the attached video and let me know your thoughts about if you think this is the standard sound for the brand new engine?

I have had 3 Ridgelines and yours does not sound different than any of mine as best can be determined by a digitized audio recording. I was able to hear the valve train and injectors which are normal sounds from the SOHC solid rocker engine. As has been stated several times on this Forum, noisy valves are healthy valves.

If you have concerns, you have 5 years and 100,000km in Canada to assure yourself.