J35 V6: Honda’s Toughest Engine or a Ticking Time Bomb?

Is the Honda J35 V6 a reliable powerhouse or a breakdown waiting to happen? This video dives into the Honda J35 V6’s dual nature—legendary durability meets notorious flaws. Through a 2010 Odyssey’s 166k-mile journey, we explore VTEC strengths pitted against VCM misfires, oil leaks, and costly mount failures. With OBD2 diagnostics, borescope footage, and DIY fixes (5k oil changes, VCM muzzler), we will see this engine’s a tough champ or a risky gamble for models like Odyssey, Pilot, and 2025 newcomers.

Join me as I tear into my 2010 Odyssey’s J35A7—166,000 miles of grit, from 80k misfires to smooth sailing. We’ll break down its tech (aluminum block, VTEC), tackle VCM’s chaos (oil burning, $1,500 mounts), and share must-know maintenance—5k oil swaps, timing belts, and more. See borescope proof, OBD2 stats (98% load!), and decide: worth it for your next Odyssey or Pilot? #vcm #vtec #honda

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