When is the best time to change fluids? - Honda Pilot

helpless · 11-19-2005, 06:07 PM

As a do-it-yourselfer, I'd like to pose this question to this wonderful forum.

When is the best time (whatever time that maybe that will yield better results) to change the engine oil or the transmission oil of the Pilot?

While the engine is still hot (right after it has run 5 miles at the least) or when it is cold?

Or does it matter?

Thank you.

N_Jay · 11-19-2005, 07:23 PM

Hot

sblvro · 11-19-2005, 07:27 PM

in the afternoon(scratches head?)?

pilotjorge · 11-19-2005, 07:40 PM

Cold. Preferrably overnight!

Rapid Rob · 11-19-2005, 08:32 PM

Hot. While everything is suspended in the oil. Don't put the cork in 'er until the small stream turns to a drip.

uh-oh, another "oil thread".

sjlee · 11-20-2005, 01:15 AM

Warm. If it's too hot, you take the chance of burning your hands if you get oil on them. Drive around for about 5 minutes, then let it sit while you get all your stuff ready (e.g. tools, drain pan, new oil, etc.).

You want it warm (especially if it's cold out) so that the oil will drain easier (and quicker).

rocky · 11-20-2005, 02:29 AM

After a couple of beers

tallgood · 11-20-2005, 10:59 AM

Whenever someone can do it for you.

john802 · 11-20-2005, 11:38 AM

Warm & while it's draining, open a bottle of beer!

CNYGuy · 11-21-2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by helpless

When is the best time (whatever time that maybe that will yield better results) to change the engine oil or the transmission oil of the Pilot?

When your Pilot is in Park.

11-19-2005, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
helpless Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: at home with my wife Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When is the best time to change fluids? As a do-it-yourselfer, I'd like to pose this question to this wonderful forum. When is the best time (whatever time that maybe that will yield better results) to change the engine oil or the transmission oil of the Pilot? While the engine is still hot (right after it has run 5 miles at the least) or when it is cold? Or does it matter? Thank you.

11-19-2005, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,545 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hot __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

11-19-2005, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	in the afternoon(scratches head?)? __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

11-19-2005, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rapid Rob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hot. While everything is suspended in the oil. Don't put the cork in 'er until the small stream turns to a drip. uh-oh, another "oil thread". __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

11-20-2005, 01:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
sjlee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pewaukee WI Posts: 1,605 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Warm. If it's too hot, you take the chance of burning your hands if you get oil on them. Drive around for about 5 minutes, then let it sit while you get all your stuff ready (e.g. tools, drain pan, new oil, etc.). You want it warm (especially if it's cold out) so that the oil will drain easier (and quicker). __________________ 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)

11-19-2005, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
pilotjorge Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 91 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cold. Preferrably overnight!

11-20-2005, 02:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,173 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After a couple of beers

11-20-2005, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
tallgood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 129 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whenever someone can do it for you. __________________ 03 pilot mx bike puller

11-20-2005, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
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