When to change rear differential fluid in Honda Pilot?
The initial first change of the rear differential fluid is around 15k miles when the B16 pops up. Mine popped up at 17k. Every change after that is on a 30k mile cycle. So the second change would be around 45k miles on average. Click to expand… You might want to double check that 30K interval.
Is the Honda Pilot the same as an Acura ridgeline?
BTW. Honda doesn’t advertise the pilot and the ridgeline as tirquevectiring capable to avoid hitting in their premium lineup (Acura) sales badges SH-AWD but for 2016,2017,2018, they share the exact same rear differential… part numbers on Honda parts and Acura parts are identical.
How often do you change the oil in a Honda Pilot?
The Honda/Acura system is sophisticated and fuel efficient, but it does require relatively frequent fluid changes. Your choice on whether to change now, let the MM nag you for another “15% oil life” and then do it, or wait until next oil change or whenever.
When do I need rear differential fluid changed?
I own a 2019 Pilot Elite. During visit for an oil change, the mechanic advised me that I’ll need to have my rear differential fluid changed at 20,000. He said normally it’s not due until 30,000, but the 2019 model of the Pilot Elite requires it at 20,000.
During visit for an oil change, the mechanic advised me that I’ll need to have my rear differential fluid changed at 20,000. He said normally it’s not due until 30,000, but the 2019 model of the Pilot Elite requires it at 20,000. I’ve checked my vehicle manual and searched on-line and can’t find anything to validate this. Am I missing something?
Where does diff oil in Honda Pilot come from?
This is a torque vectoring AWD system that uses wet clutch plates to bias torque left to right and front to rear according to a wide range of factors, and it all happens within the rear differential. The diff oil in question is the specially brewed fluid in which it all operates, and it needs to be swapped out on a regular basis.
Is there a problem with my Honda Pilot?
Honda Pilot 2011 Rear Differential problem Maintenance/Repairs honda, pilot CoolCars July 18, 2016, 4:43pm #1 Hi, I have a Honda PIlot 2011 which I took to my local Shell service shop . The code the car showed was B1236. One of the many things they did was to change the differential fluid.
What should I do before replacing my Honda differential?
Before replacing the differential, I’d just change the fluid to the correct type Honda specifies and see if it helps. If it does, but not entirely, wait a couple weeks and change it again. You can’t get all of the wrong fluid removed on the first change.
What’s the maintenance schedule for a Honda Pilot?
See what your Honda Pilot’s maintenance schedule is by reading our full guide from Norm Reeves Honda Huntington Beach! Yup. That was one of the articles I found in my research. Pointed this out to the mechanic and he stated that the 20,000 mile maintenance requirement is “new” for the 2019 Pilot Elite.
The initial first change of the rear differential fluid is around 15k miles when the B16 pops up. Mine popped up at 17k. Every change after that is on a 30k mile cycle. So the second change would be around 45k miles on average. Click to expand… You might want to double check that 30K interval.
How much does an oil change cost on a Honda Pilot?
That breaks down to $81.05 for the “B1” oil change, tire rotation and inspections, of which 59.00 was labor, $19.95 was parts (oil, filter, new drain plug washer) and $2.10 was an oil disposal fee. Another $100.49 went for the rear differential fluid change, of which $75.00 was labor, $23.39 was parts and $2.10 was another fluid disposal fee.
How often do rear differentials need to be changed?
The appearance of B16 told us it was time to add on number 6, a rear differential fluid change that comes due every 15,000 miles. This is something only AWD Pilots will ever require.