How often should transmission fluid be changed in a Honda Pilot?
every 90,000 miles
Still, most owner’s manuals will recommend changing the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so. Flushing your transmission’s fluid has fallen out of vogue in recent years because the high-pressure cleaning involved may dislodge debris inside the transmission that can literally gum up the works.
Can a Honda Pilot have a transmission change?
My manual and research on my 2012 always stated never hook the transmission to a flush machine to have the fluid changed and just do a drain and fill type change. I haven’t looked into it to see if its the same for he 2016 and up but my guess is it is. I have always just done a drain and fill on my Honda vehicles.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Honda Pilot use?
On the older models, you can use ATF DW-1, which is significantly cheaper. OP believed his dealer made a mistake when using ATF-TYPE 3.1 for his Pilot but after talking to the part and service department at my dealer, the correct fluid is ATF-TYPE 3.1 for both 6 and 9 speed transmission. I’m referring to the ATF-TYPE 3.1 which is $48/qt.
When to flush transmission fluid in Honda Civic?
This article applies to the Honda Accord, and Civic (1992-2000). Transmission fluid is what allows the user to shift between gears smoothly. Transmission fluid that is dirty or burnt will cause the transmission to miss shifts or shift too hard. Honda recommends flushing the fluid in automatic transmissions every 60,000 miles.
Are there any problems with the Honda Pilot?
A handful of drivers have reported issues with the transmission shifting in and out of overdrive causing the car to shutter for the 2012 model year. This tended to happen around 33,000 miles so it was an unusual issue. The 2013 model year of the Honda Pilot was relatively problem-free overall.
How often should transmission fluid be change in a Honda Pilot?
Your Honda Pilot’s automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles. The transmission fluid keeps the internal gears and seals inside of the transmission lubricated and cool. The transmission fluid is pumped out of the transmission pan and circulates throughout the transmission.
How often should I change my transmission fluid?
Manual: Most manufacturers recommend that manual transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Under heavy-duty use, some manufacturers suggest changing transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. Automatic: Service intervals for an automatic transmission vary from every 30,000 miles to never.
How much does it cost to fill transmission fluid?
A simple transmission fluid top up cost ranges between $107 and $225. The cost may come along with a transmission filter and gasket replacement too, depending on the mechanic or the auto repair shop.