How do I know if my pilot has ATF cooler?
look through your grill underneath your front bumper, if you have a cooler, you are gonna find it in front of your radiator.
Does the 2013 Honda Pilot have a tow hitch?
Requires surge-type or electric trailer brakes, available Honda accessory towing package with automatic transmission cooler and hitch ball. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3,500 lbs. Towing capacity for Pilot 2WD without automatic transmission cooler is 2,000 lbs.
Can a Honda Pilot be used as a tow vehicle?
Except for one extremely windy day I have been comfortable with the Pilot as a tow vehicle. Just bought a new heavier boat and trailer and don’t really expect problems. A transmission cooler and power steering cooler are needed for the complete tow package.
When do you need a tow package for your vehicle?
A tow package gives vehicles the ability to pull a significant amount of weight. Tow packages are extremely useful if you intend to pull recreational vehicles (such as boats, campers or ATVs) or machinery (such as tractors or construction equipment) behind your vehicle.
Can a Honda Pilot hook up to a trailer?
Therefore a 7 pin connector is standard for travel trailers and will not plug in to your Pilot. Honda does not offer a 7 pin connector. Or any type of wiring for the electric brake controller that mounts under your dash. That type of wiring would need to be done by a trailer or hitch dealer.
How big is a Ford Explorer trailer tow package?
Exceeding these limitations may significantly reduce the performance of your towing vehicle. Frontal Area Limitations/ Vehicle Line Considerations With ExplorerBase Vehicle Frontal Area (20 sq. ft.) Without Class II or Class III Trailer Tow Package 30 sq. ft. With Class II Trailer Tow Package 40 sq. ft. With Class III Trailer Tow Package
Is it good to add tow package to Honda Pilot?
The dealer is doing due diligence as he has no idea what you really will be towing. The parts he wants to add are great additions for your car and would be done much cheaper by yourself or a qualified indie. They are good additions for your car.
Can a dealer install the factory tow package?
So, as mentioned, the dealer errs on the safe side and installs the factory tow package parts. You can do half the job now and hope you never need to haul more or just go ahead and put in the full package and never have to worry about if you’re taxing the vehicle…
Can a Honda Pilot tow in D4 gear?
Click to expand… Your Pilot is a five speed, so you were actually towing in D5, as there is no lockout for D4. However, after looking at your posted rpms of 2900, your tranny proabably held in 4th gear most of the time.
Do you need a trailer for a Honda Pilot?
The Pilot is much more substantial than you think and can handle occasional towing that’s “nothing heavy” of up to that weight with ease. You don’t need anything other than a hitch for utility trailor towing. Find me a standard 4 by 8 utility trailer that can handle as much as 3K lbs anyway.