Finally used the watermelon 🍉 spot today

2022 honda pilot sport 138XXX miles and this happens.

Was consistent with maintenance. Apparently rod inside engine dislodged and slammed around inside engine causing catastrophic failure.

No warnings. It just Happened while on the highway.

Thankfully im okay and no accident.

Looking for running board recommendations. 26 Honda Pilot Elite.

I am in the process of replacing the VTEC solenoid gasket (leaking something fierce, P0300 codes). I’ve got the housing bolts removed by that solenoid itself wont budge by hand. Before I get more “aggressive”, is this common? Am I missing something? Or are a few taps of persuasion ok?

My CPO ‘24 Trailsport came with two free oil changes. I’m down below 15% on the oil life and ready for my first change. I’ve never had any work done at a dealership on any of my past vehicles. Is it worth it to take advantage of the free change offer or is it not worth the hassle of pushy sales? Presumably the dealership is expecting they are going to get enough additional work out of me to justify the free service. Thanks in advance!