What type of transmission fluid goes in a Honda Pilot?
Honda recommends Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 automatic transmission fluid in all Honda Pilots.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Honda Pilot use?
Honda recommends Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 automatic transmission fluid in all Honda Pilots. Wear protective gloves and glasses when draining the hot transmission fluid. “Haynes Repair Manual; Honda Pilot (2003 thru 2007) and Acura MDX (2001 thru 2007) Haynes Repair Manual”; John Haynes; 2008
Where is the transmission dipstick on a Honda Pilot?
Crawl out from under the Pilot and go to the front of the engine. Raise the hood and secure it in place. Locate the transmission dipstick on the driver side of the engine. The transmission dipstick has a yellow handle.
When does transmission fluid need to be replaced?
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. After about 30,000 miles, the automatic transmission fluid begins to break down and should be replaced.
How to check the fluid level in a Honda Pilot?
Check the fluid level within 60 to 90 seconds. Push the yellow plastic handled ATF dipstick down in to place. Pull it out, wipe it clean, re-insert it and pull it out again to check the fluid level.
What kind of transmission fluid do I need for my Honda Pilot?
Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, ILX, TSX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX, NSX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The recommended replacement automatic transmission fluid is genuine Honda ATF DW-1.
How to drain transfer case fluid in Honda Pilot?
Take the fill bolt off first, then the drain bolt and let it drain. There is not much in there, maybe half a quart. Put the drain bolt back on , and use the hand pump going into the fill bolt. Similar to VTM diff, keep pumping until it starts dripping out. It will take about half the bottle. Put the fill bolt back on, and you are done.
What’s the difference between Honda Pilot 03 + and 06 +?
The difference is, the 03-05 is not sealed from the main transmission, and it is lubricated with transmission fluid. The 06+ Has a seal between the transmission and case. Therefore it requires it’s own dedicated breather, drain & fill ports, and fluid that must be changed separately…
Is there hypoid gear oil in Honda Pilot?
Referencing a 2005 Honda Pilot Owners Manual, there is no mention of using hypoid gear oil nor is there any mention of changing the fluid in the transfer assembly. My 2006 Pilot OM does not have any information about the TA fluid either (I would have sworn it did).