[ToadVine]

I didn't know there were gas stations selling ethonal free fuel except at marinas. Anywhere.

Here ya go! Map of ethanol-free gas stations.

 

[ROBSRTL]

OMG, I that map is too funny. Had no idea there were that many!! ?

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[d-rock]

Sounds similar to mine. I initially thought the same thing the first time I rolled my window down at the drive-thru.

DI injectors will always be louder than conventional port fuel injectors. Remember that port injectors inject into the intake manifold which is always lower than atmospheric pressure. DI injectors inject into the combustion chamber and have to overcome compression pressure so they have to inject at a higher pressure. You should hear a diesel injector when doing an actuation test with engine off. I now work for a Ski-Doo dealership and the sound of the E-Tec direct injectors in our sleds is also quite loud.

 

[14v6]

I just noticed the fuel pump chirp today at 3100 miles. I had another chirp but it has a rhythm to it and I've heard it in videos. This one is more at random. I'll let it ride for now because from what I read, it just comes back. My wife's CRV makes a similar chirp on hot summer days. I was concerned at first but my brother in law's CRV made the same noise. So to date, I hear what I think is piston slap at very low rpm when the engine is under load mostly when cold, a rhythmic chirp and now the fuel pump chirp. The DI clicking I hear is normal. When in neutral, I swear I hear a noise like a bad timing belt tensioner. For now I'll categorize myself as OCD crazy and the sounds characteristically normal. My V6 Accord sounds like heaven at idle in gear and out of gear.

 

[MrClam]

I just noticed the fuel pump chirp today at 3100 miles. I had another chirp but it has a rhythm to it and I've heard it in videos. This one is more at random. I'll let it ride for now because from what I read, it just comes back. My wife's CRV makes a similar chirp on hot summer days. I was concerned at first but my brother in law's CRV made the same noise. So to date, I hear what I think is piston slap at very low rpm when the engine is under load mostly when cold, a rhythmic chirp and now the fuel pump chirp. The DI clicking I hear is normal. When in neutral, I swear I hear a noise like a bad timing belt tensioner. For now I'll categorize myself as OCD crazy and the sounds characteristically normal. My V6 Accord sounds like heaven at idle in gear and out of gear.

I have a bit of chirpyness with mine when warmed up. It's sort of this ryhtmic nature to it with it disappearing at times...maybe like you're describing. Not sure how normal it is and not sure at what level it's considered to be an actual problem vs just normal for this enigine.

 

[kennyt]

any conclusion on the ticking noise? Is it rocker shaft bridge excessive clearance issue?

 

[rmsmi]

I've driven my 2017 RTL for around 7,000 miles and the idle ticking noise appears to be getting more pronounced. Some say it's the fuel injectors, other say maybe the fuel pump. I found an article that mentions the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance from the factory for 3.5 V6 Honda engines. They state it's for older models but could it apply to newer ones as well?

http://www.alldata.com/blog-entry/easy-fix-honda-engine-noise

 

[donny226]

I have a 2017 rtl it makes same noise, mostly hear at idle, replaced high pressure fuel pump, still makes a noise at idle after warming up. Sounds like coming from underneath on the left side, when I crawl under truck you can hear it louder. Have at dealer again don't think I'm getting anywhere. If you are at idle you can hear inside truck with windows up, in drive or reverse, if you put in neutral seems to be not as loud.

 

[donny226]

I beleive its either timing belt issue or transmission related, they have had it at dealer for 3 days fuel pump replaced on first day, called a few minutes ago and said they have 2 techs working oon it, still a noise they can's pin point.

 

[PDub408]

I beleive its either timing belt issue or transmission related, they have had it at dealer for 3 days fuel pump replaced on first day, called a few minutes ago and said they have 2 techs working oon it, still a noise they can's pin point.

Has the dealership figured out the noise? Had mine at the dealership last week for a noise that they thought might be the fuel pump, so left it for 2 days to order parts and get installed but still making the same noise. It is most noticeable in the cab and also around the driver side wheel well. When brought up to the service manager and technician they stated it might be a belt tensioner but to continue driving the vehicle to see if the noise progresses. Not a good answer but decided to do so or perhaps take to a different dealership in the near future.

 

[TonyD]

I have the same problem. Purchased the vehicle new in January 2017. Two weeks in the chirping sound started. Honda has replaced the high pressure fuel system twice. Worse then ever. Bringing it in to Honda again next week. Funny how the dealer has made no mention of any similar issues with other ridgelines or pilots (even though I had read about this as early as last June). I've had 5 Hondas and have never had any issues until this one. Very frustrating

 

[mbertolero]

I have a 2017 rtl it makes same noise, mostly hear at idle, replaced high pressure fuel pump, still makes a noise at idle after warming up. Sounds like coming from underneath on the left side, when I crawl under truck you can hear it louder. Have at dealer again don't think I'm getting anywhere. If you are at idle you can hear inside truck with windows up, in drive or reverse, if you put in neutral seems to be not as loud.

Mine started making this noise at 7k as well. Only in drive / reverse (not neutral) at idle. Did you ever fix it?

 

[Alex b]

Sounds similar to mine. I initially thought the same thing the first time I rolled my window down at the drive-thru.

DI injectors will always be louder than conventional port fuel injectors. Remember that port injectors inject into the intake manifold which is always lower than atmospheric pressure. DI injectors inject into the combustion chamber and have to overcome compression pressure so they have to inject at a higher pressure. You should hear a diesel injector when doing an actuation test with engine off. I now work for a Ski-Doo dealership and the sound of the E-Tec direct injectors in our sleds is also quite loud.

Could it be solid lifters in these engines?

 

[ROBSRTL]

More then likely the injectors. They are nosiey.

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[Alex b]

Hmm..my noise goes away after warm up..mine probably the solid lifters

 

[zroger73]

This engine doesn't have lifters.