100,000 miles with VCM Muzzler - Honda Odyssey 

Great video, Andrew. I saw your first video about 2 1/2 years ago after experiencing two spark plug misfires in 63000 miles of driving my 2010 honda Accord. Your guidance helped me install the vcmuzzler and it has been fine since. No misfires, no oil consumption. It is my wife's car and due to covid she has only driven the car 7000 miles since I installed the vcmuzzler. But, I still think it has been a tremendous success. And, like you, I feel the car drives better with the full time 6 cylinders. Because she only drives short distances and fuel fill ups are few and far between, I do not have a handle on how fuel economy has be affected. I really don't care. Thanks again for this update.

Your videos are top notch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us.

Andrew wanted to say thank you. After spending $1300 on repairs with with my 2016 honda odyssey because of the VCM failure the VCM muzzler 2 made a tremendous improvement. An thank you for posting a well done explained video. You're the man. 👍 anyone with the VCM feature get it asap!

Greatly appreciate your information about the muzzler !!

Thank you for the update. I installed after watching your earlier video on 2011 honda odyssey touring with 110k kms. No issues so far and I prefer no eco mode. I have the same maintenance you just did coming up so I appreciate the info on the spark plugs.

I recently changed the spark plugs on my Odyssey and the rear 3 had more cabon on them than the front three but they still aren't horrible. I'm at 118,000 and have had no issues with my Odyssey. The brake control module however has killed my batter repeatedly. Outside of that the Odyssey has been great.

I did this to my 2013 Accord V6 sedan. Even though it only has 26,000 mi on it, this little resistor kit was probably the best thing I ever did to it. It's smooth, you don't hear the engine running. There's no Juddering, this is what Honda should have made. Shame they sacrificed quality for 1 mile per gallon and some EPA brownie points.

I'm having the issue now on my 2011 odyssey. Didn't know about the lawsuit until recently. Honda wants to charge over $3200 for piston rings and now another $2000+ for catalytic convertor.

just installed S-VCM Controller , similar product, on 2007 honda odyssey with VCM1 engine. with 242k miles, could tell the difference. it is using a little more gas but going to measure that. the problems we had oil consumption, complete valve cover replacement and recently started feeling a slight imbalance in the engine when running on 3 cylinders. vcm delete corrected that imbalance. we will see how it does on the oil consumption, as I am about to change the oil and will measure how much oil I add. I was adding about 2 qts every oil change cycle. note the VCM1 oil chance duration is about 3-4k. and usinges 5w20 not 0w20.

Not the VCMuzzler, but we have the VCMTuner II installed on our 2012 Accord V6 since we got it last year. Zero issues.

Nope, not one of the lucky ones. 2X replaced the valve. Thanks for the video.

*My Mom's 2015 Honda Odyssey is starting to show these issues. I plan on installing the VCMTUNER II this Summer. I am highly confident that this will fix her issues.*

The muzzler has a resistor that lowers the temperature that the ECM is receiving which in turn wont let the VCM system to activate . When the thermostat opens too slowly the temperature finally reaching VCM parameters thus activating cylinder management. This is one of the precautions of using a muzzler or tuner . So beware that the system is tricked into thinking the vehicle hasn't reached operating temperature and won't employ VCM. This could be a problem if it overheats . I would caution whenever getting scheduled maintenance to change that $30 thermostat.

If I were to do such a review on our 2007 Odyssey that has never had the VCM muzzled, I would report no issues whatsoever after 291,000 miles. Plugs look great, no oil consumption, engine runs smooth, powerful and likely has many miles of service left. Why is that? Not sure, but I have been very diligent about maintenance ever since we bought the van brand new.

I'm one of the "lucky" ones. 06 EX-L with 213,000 miles on it. No signs of VCM-related engine wear. I still ended up muzzling mine with the SVCM. Eliminating the "hunting" between 3 cyl and 6 cyl mode alone was worth it. But in the end it just simplifies its operation. Always using 6 cylinders all the time is just better for it.

i just bought a 1 owner used 2013 odyssey ex w/ 165k miles. Need to replace front rt/lt drive axle shaft. replaced egr and rear vcm oil pressure switch. $3500 done at honda dealer! I purchased the van because prior owner did ALL maintenance at the Honda dealer.

Beware, you may find like we did that a new vehicle can be worse, or in our case dreadful to drive, compared to the old one. My wife replace her 2010 Odyssey Touring model with a new 2023 Honda Odyssey a year ago. Was impressed with all the safety technology it has standard on all models. However, I hate driving it. It does not drive nearly as well as the old 2010 (which we still have). The new one requires constant steering corrections at freeway speeds, or it will wander in the lane constantly unless you turn on lane guidance, which constantly corrects for this automatically. But that is awful on a long trip. If you don't grip the steering wheel with both hands, it will flash warnings on the dash screen, then disengage after just a few minutes. It also tries to vere off at every off-ramp if you are in the right lane because it thinks the right painted line is the road. Poorly designed and fatiguing to drive. So when I took a 3400-mile road trip last month, I took the old 2010 Odyssey, and it drives effortlessly and fatigue free. I opened a case with Honda, and they examined the vehicle and said that is the way they drive. If this is the way new Honda's drive, buy something else.

Installed on my 2014 Odyssey as well during the first year of ownership. Before the installation I would feel the VCM kick in, kind of a mechanical shudder. Since installation that went away and like you noticed a slight decrease in mileage but, here We are in 2023 and I have zero oil consumption.

We recently had a pilot that never had the vcm issue, we bought it with 69k miles and sold it at 338k. Wish I had known about this vcm muzzler, bet my honda would of lasted half a million miles.

I've read somewhere in the Odyssey club that just because the Eco light comes on sometime does not necessarily mean it's an eco mode.... After installing the muzzler

Do you have to replace that valve in all those years or is the same from the beginning, I am planning to use it on a Ridgeline 2021, I have no issues but if GOD let me I want to keep it for 10 or 15 years... awesome review thanks

Hello. Thanks for your videos. I currently have has the VCMuzzler installed in my 2008 Odyssey using the Blon the dash. ue resistor. Lately I've had the CEL (and VSA ) light go on on the dash. Van runs great ! I'm wondering if I should change resistors to a different color and if yes, what color should I change to ? Thank you very much !

I thought the "ECO" dash light meant "Economy" mode. In the old days, some cars had a vacuum gauge to measure how much work the engine was doing. Step on the gas pedal HARD and you would have almost no intake manifold vacuum. Take your foot off the pedal and you have high vacuum. I thought that the "ECO" mode was just a variation on the vacuum gauge showing that you were driving "ECONOMICALLY" when pressing lightly on the gas pedal and the "ECO" light would go off when stepping hard on the gas pedal.

our 2016 with 71k had a misfire. The VCM destroyed the piston rings. Luckily hondacare 8 yr/100k covered it. Service manager said a lot of times they don't. We had every single oil change done at dealership. After hearing that from him, I'll probably never buy another honda again.

What brand of muzzler did you buy? You may have mentioned it but, I know a lot of people makes them. Thanks for your help

Thanks for video! I have a 2016 and just installed vcm muzzle 3 weeks ago. I have 120k miles on it. Issues began around 90k I was replacing spark plugs so frequently. 3 questions- 1. How can we start a recall or class action suit? 2. Why did you install at 7k? 3. Anything I should be prepared for as I put it on at 120k miles? Mechanic said pistons are dirty. THANK YOU. I can’t afford the 4K fox so I hope and pray this works.

What is the link where you bought this vcm muzzle?, I ask because there is a lot of brands and places saying they have the best. Thanks again

Hi Andrew I am experiencing vibration over 70 mph only with acceleration on my odyssey 2012 (104k now). Tires are balanced and rotated every 5000 miles and alignment checked every oil change. We have changed both Cv-axels, rotors (warped) it helped a bit but still lots of vibration only over 70 MpH. Do you think it is issue related to VCM?

2015 odyssey 380,000 km no issues

Thanks for doing this. I installed 120 ohm on my Touring 2006. Works well. Smaller-80 or 100 ohm- resistors were not enough and VCM was engaging sometimes. What was the value of the resistor that you installed on your car? My concern is the cooling fan. Is coming on at the same temperature like without resistor in sensor circuit? Thank you.

Thanks for your video! I just ordered a svcm controller for my 2013 pilot im hoping it helps stop fouling the 2 spark plugs and misfires. Honda quoted $5,500 for piston rings replacement. Since the car doesnt have blue smoking coming out i figured i try a vcm disabler before getting rid of it..

You were right to do this. My 2012 needed rings at 50k, Hondacare paid for it. Today at 118k I need rings again but I have to pay $3000. Eco mode is not worth it if rings are needed every 50k. I will install this muzzler after the repair. Do you have a link to the muzzler?

Where did you purchase it? I have a 2012 and it's had the rings replaced twice now. Once from the previous owner and once with me. The reason I bought one that had “the” issue, is because my friend, who is a Honda-Tech, said he's never seen one come back that had been fixed. She has 200,000 on her now and I can feel a slight vibration around 2000 rpm's when Eco mode comes on. I want to disable this thing before it craps out again. Great video and thanks!

Andrew, I did have the oil leaking past the piston ring causing misfire. I am thinking of putting VCM Muzzler. I asked my Honda Service Manager and he said Honda doesn't recommend it and they wouldn't put it for me. is it easy enough to put it myself? I am a newbie when it comes to cars.... Thank you!!

Upon installing, I got the CEL and traction control light on. Did you have the same experience?

I just bought a 2019 ex-l at a honda dealership cpo. Is it better to install s-vcm or the muzzler? Do you know if my dealership will void warranty?

What resistor did you end up using?. Mine came with a blue 82ohm i believe as default. Was wondering if thats what you have used or if you switched them out

Any change in MPG?

Did you have to swap resistor in the summer vs winter? What value it you use?

After installs. I drive it for a 100 miles n got a p420 and p430 code. What did that mean?

Do you have the link to buy the vcm products?

Does it does stop the fan from coming on? How would you know if the engine is too hot?

I recently installed one on my odysssey.. my question is what is the best resisitor to go by if i lived in california weather here is like 50’s to 80’s?

lets say your radiator fan goes bad will the temp go up and show that it’s overheating?

Did you put the VCM muzzler on your van right away when you got the van?

Did you notice any changes or drop in gas mileage and if so what did that look like, city, hwy, mixed?

Yea I have this problem, got a muzzler, worked great for 10 months now need extensive motor work that’s gonna cost me $3800 , and I’m still paying for the thing. Not sure if I should get it fixed or give it up

My Honda Tech told me on the occasion the ECO Light illuminates, it's false, not dropping to 4 Cyl..

I pulled out my vcm sensor in my Honda pilot and did not plugged back I tried to start it without putting sensor back car started little bit and then went off my question is did it hurted engine or piston rings bcaz I did very wrong thing. I am very worried any answer plz

Can I ask how many miles you had on your 2014 odyssey when you installed the VCM Muzzler II? Thanks.

why you decided to bypass it if you can fix the problem? I wonder if you reflash the PCM or replace the VCM module worse case instead of buying a bypass device?

Do you remove the Muzzler before taking to dealer?

Fender is almond color, front clip is white?

Should I get this for my parents? They are about to get a used 2013 Honda Odyssey with only 26k miles on it.

Is.that Gilbert gotfried?

Why is the van 2 different colors?

Here did you get it from ?

Andrew, I checked for a new video. Have you bought a new vehicle?

I’ll buy your Honda 😅

Where you bought this one

I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey it has 193,000 miles and has been running great until a few week ago. I started to get misfires and I made it home. the engine light was flashing so I took it to auto zone where the gave me codes as follows. P0430 Car Eff below threshold B2, Anti lock brake system Replace battery. 61-1 control unit low voltage, 62-1 Millimeter Wave Radar sensor Error, 83-1 can communication failure. Then I replaced battery. Then the P0430 went away and I got P0302 Misfire No 2 cylinder, and Random misfires detected. and it said change spark plugs and Coil packs so I did. Still ran a little rough. So I took it to the dealer and they supposedly put on there computer and charged me 177.00 to tell me the same thing that auto zone told me for free. Yet the said I have to replace rings and replace spark plugs and coil packs... Witch tells me that they did not do a compression check or they would have seen new coil packs and spark plugs. When I brought that up in our conversation they said plugs must be fouled when driving the three miles to there shop. Yet the plugs that I replaced did not look bad all but two in the back that did have a little black on them. Yet still didn't look that bad. So now my dash is lit up like a Christmas tree. I asked them about the muzzler and didn't get much from them. Is it possible that the alternator could be causing all of these problems? Could it be that I need to put in a muzzler? Do you think wither of these could help??

What's a vcm muzzler?

Can't buy them now because theyre on " back order " 😢

How much is it

Why not just reprogram the computer and shut the VCM off.