Maintenance Schedule - Honda Pilot

sjlee · 11-03-2005, 01:57 PM

Just curious, what maintenance schedule does everyone follow with their Pilot? In particular, I was wondering about the oil change intervals that everyone is following.

Titans Fan · 11-03-2005, 02:09 PM

On oil changes, I've gotten into the habit of changing it every 5,000 miles or so. It's easier to keep track of, just whenever the odometer hits a multiple of 5,000 - it's time.

ptsmh73 · 11-03-2005, 05:45 PM

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Maintenance Schedule

Just curious, what maintenance schedule does everyone follow with their Pilot? In particular, I was wondering about the oil change intervals that everyone is following.
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Living in Maine is close enough to Canada for me to follow the severe schedule as noted in the owners manual (every 3750 miles).

Sportymonk · 11-03-2005, 07:12 PM

Just had first OFL at 7100 (Close as I could get to the first change 7500 mark). Will go 5000 for OFL after this. Normal schedule pretty much but maybe do transmission fluid change at every 30K with the Honda transmission history.

jjmhawk · 11-03-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by sjlee
Just curious, what maintenance schedule does everyone follow with their Pilot? In particular, I was wondering about the oil change intervals that everyone is following.

I go by severe due to the Atlanta traffic.

pilotjoe · 11-03-2005, 09:21 PM

Severe.

60% stop and go traffic and 40% freeway driving based on daily routine!

a2Pilot · 11-04-2005, 07:42 AM

We use severe too. My wife has a two mile drive to work every day. The Pilot barely warms up before it's parked again.

brewmasterflash · 11-04-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally posted by Titans Fan
On oil changes, I've gotten into the habit of changing it every 5,000 miles or so. It's easier to keep track of, just whenever the odometer hits a multiple of 5,000 - it's time.

I'm with you Titans Fan, every 5000 miles. I've done it with every car I've owned, and I'll probably continue to do it with every car I own. My reasons include:

>Easy to remember
>Occurs about every 5-6 months, which seems to be a good interval for checking everything over (fluids, belts, brakes, etc.)
>I have difficulty subscribing to the "normal" versus "severe" driving categories. More specifically, I can't really say with much scientific certainty how much of the driving is one or the other.

Dano · 11-04-2005, 11:08 AM

Normal.

Do mostly highway (85 percent of the time) and at high speeds (usually 75+). Don't tow. And although toxic, NJ isn't that dusty.

ictvuser · 11-04-2005, 11:12 AM

Normal. 90% highway, 10% city.

rocky · 11-04-2005, 11:27 AM

5000 is where I plan to go. Matches any more significang 15/30k service schedule that manaufactures tend to run as major service points.

So much of the stuff is level checking that I will not pay $80an hour or what ever to do.

sjlee · 11-04-2005, 12:37 PM

Wow, it's really close between the two schedules.

For those people following the "normal" schedule, how many miles do you have on your Pilot? I'm curious to see if there are any long-term affects of following the "normal" schedule. In the past, I've always followed the "severe" schedule for my cars, but I've heard more and more that modern oils can be used for longer intervals.

N_Jay · 11-04-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by sjlee
Wow, it's really close between the two schedules.

For those people following the "normal" schedule, how many miles do you have on your Pilot? I'm curious to see if there are any long-term affects of following the "normal" schedule. In the past, I've always followed the "severe" schedule for my cars, but I've heard more and more that modern oils can be used for longer intervals.

I don't think anyone here has reported a single "maintenance related" failure, so the information you are looking for probably does not exist.

There is NOTHING wrong with following the manufacturers recommendation. If there was we would see a line of cars in for service because so many people barely follow the minimum in maintenance.

N_Jay · 11-04-2005, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by sjlee
Wow, it's really close between the two schedules.

You can always split the difference, there is NOTHING magic about the numbers in the chart.

ictvuser · 11-04-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by sjlee
I'm curious to see if there are any long-term affects of following the "normal" schedule.

I think there are just to many variables.

I have a 1992 car and use regular dino oil. The oil and filter gets changed (on average) every 15,000 miles/18 months since I got the car new. Last oil change was at 186,000 miles and the one before that 171,000 miles. Not cheap, just lazy.

No problems/issues with engine performance. The only engine/oil related problems I noticed was some sludge

and a couple of seals which I replaced to fix oil leaks. In the case of the latter, I attributed the seal problem to wearing out the additives in the oil, but the dealer told me the seals just worn out due to mileage/age.

I have a 1990 car which I got used with 80,000 miles and put about another 110,000 miles on it. The oil and filter change interval was even worse. I do not drive this car anymore because the cost to repair (e.g., new exhaust manifold, new cat, new tires) exceeds the value of the car, but I had no engine/oil related problems that I can remember.

Would the problems I had with the seals not occured following the "normal" or "severe" schedule. Who knows?

The Pilot is under warrenty so it gets it's oil/filter changed on schedule. Or maybe it because I not the one that gets to drive it

. I wonder why?

View Poll Results: What maintenance schedule do you follow?
Normal	25	52.08%
Severe	16	33.33%
Other	7	14.58%
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11-03-2005, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
sjlee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pewaukee WI Posts: 1,605 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maintenance Schedule Just curious, what maintenance schedule does everyone follow with their Pilot? In particular, I was wondering about the oil change intervals that everyone is following. __________________ 1995 Yamaha FZR600 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L (Desert Rock Metallic, side steps, crossbars, rear splash guards, wheel locks, towing package, full-size spare on EX rim) 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 sedan (Alabaster Silver Metallic, splash guards, wheel locks)

11-03-2005, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Titans Fan Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 1,283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On oil changes, I've gotten into the habit of changing it every 5,000 miles or so. It's easier to keep track of, just whenever the odometer hits a multiple of 5,000 - it's time. __________________ '03 Pilot EX Silver Fog lights, side steps, Hollandia sunroof, cargo cover, crossbars, splash guards, '04 horns, & a bunch of wwong's 3M goodies '99 CRV

11-03-2005, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
ptsmh73 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York, ME Posts: 297 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	_______________________________________ Maintenance Schedule Just curious, what maintenance schedule does everyone follow with their Pilot? In particular, I was wondering about the oil change intervals that everyone is following. _______________________________________ Living in Maine is close enough to Canada for me to follow the severe schedule as noted in the owners manual (every 3750 miles). __________________ 2005 Odyssey Touring w/NAV & RES - Silver Pearl Metallic (Wife's car) 2005 Pilot EXL Desert Rock Metallic (My vehicle) - Honda Accesories: Side Steps, Cross Bars, Splash Guards, Luggage Basket, Chrome Exhaust Tips - Colgen Full front end bra - Sherpak Go-7 luggage pack - Woodview dashkit (English burlwood) - AVS sun roof windflector - Weatherflector window visors

11-03-2005, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just had first OFL at 7100 (Close as I could get to the first change 7500 mark). Will go 5000 for OFL after this. Normal schedule pretty much but maybe do transmission fluid change at every 30K with the Honda transmission history. __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

11-03-2005, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
pilotjoe Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 97 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maintenance schedule Severe. 60% stop and go traffic and 40% freeway driving based on daily routine!

11-04-2005, 07:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
a2Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We use severe too. My wife has a two mile drive to work every day. The Pilot barely warms up before it's parked again. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-L Redrock Pearl - Splash Guards, Cross Bars, Honda All Weather Mats, Cargo Tray, Yakima Rack Stuff 2003 Pilot EX Evergreen Pearl (Traded In) 2005 F250 Crew Cab Lariat Powerstroke 4x4 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE

11-04-2005, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 481 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Normal. Do mostly highway (85 percent of the time) and at high speeds (usually 75+). Don't tow. And although toxic, NJ isn't that dusty. __________________ Dano 2003 SS Pilot EX-L

11-04-2005, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
ictvuser Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 452 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Normal. 90% highway, 10% city. __________________ Honda Pilot 2004 EX-L SBP Rear backup sensors, 2004 Fender Flares, Chrome Bumper Garnish, Cross Bars Cargo Cover, Fog Lights, Cargo Bin, wwong's accessories

11-04-2005, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,173 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	5000 is where I plan to go. Matches any more significang 15/30k service schedule that manaufactures tend to run as major service points. So much of the stuff is level checking that I will not pay $80an hour or what ever to do.

11-04-2005, 12:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
sjlee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pewaukee WI Posts: 1,605 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, it's really close between the two schedules. For those people following the "normal" schedule, how many miles do you have on your Pilot? I'm curious to see if there are any long-term affects of following the "normal" schedule. In the past, I've always followed the "severe" schedule for my cars, but I've heard more and more that modern oils can be used for longer intervals. __________________ 1995 Yamaha FZR600 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L (Desert Rock Metallic, side steps, crossbars, rear splash guards, wheel locks, towing package, full-size spare on EX rim) 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 sedan (Alabaster Silver Metallic, splash guards, wheel locks)

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