15k mile service question - Honda Pilot

kevm · 08-28-2006, 02:59 PM

hello all. My 2006 pilot goes in for 15k service on Wednesday. The dealer quoted 165.00. I have had the oil changed at 5 and 10k already. I ahve been told by the dealer that the Pilot is on a 5k cycle for oil changes and maintenance activities.
When I asked about the cost, the dealer said that it needs a fluid change at 15k. I think he said the differential fluid (VTM4).
My wife called me a few minutes ago and said that a wrench light came on and the number 1 and oil life 15 percent.
When I looked up maintenance minder 1, all it says is tire rotation.
I dont know if she is giving me the correct information on the display, but assuming she is, what is the justification for changing the fluid at 15k?. I have never heard of changing it that early. I also assume that the wrench light is just because of the maitenance indicator?
Any advice appriciated. Thanks in advance

jay · 08-28-2006, 03:04 PM

Prior to the Maintenance Minder in the '06, the recommended schedule for the 1st VTM-4 change for the '03-05 Pilot was 7500 miles for severe service, or 15000 miles for normal service.

kevm · 08-28-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Prior to the Maintenance Minder in the '06, the recommended schedule for the 1st VTM-4 change for the '03-05 Pilot was 7500 miles for severe service, or 15000 miles for normal service.

Thanks. And the wrench light is on because of the reminder?

Kev

jay · 08-28-2006, 03:35 PM

The Maintence Minder section of the '06 manual is posted here.

kevm · 08-28-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jay
The Maintence Minder section of the '06 manual is posted here.

great. thanks

08-28-2006, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevm Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	15k mile service question hello all. My 2006 pilot goes in for 15k service on Wednesday. The dealer quoted 165.00. I have had the oil changed at 5 and 10k already. I ahve been told by the dealer that the Pilot is on a 5k cycle for oil changes and maintenance activities. When I asked about the cost, the dealer said that it needs a fluid change at 15k. I think he said the differential fluid (VTM4). My wife called me a few minutes ago and said that a wrench light came on and the number 1 and oil life 15 percent. When I looked up maintenance minder 1, all it says is tire rotation. I dont know if she is giving me the correct information on the display, but assuming she is, what is the justification for changing the fluid at 15k?. I have never heard of changing it that early. I also assume that the wrench light is just because of the maitenance indicator? Any advice appriciated. Thanks in advance __________________ 06 Pilot EX -- Billet Silver

08-28-2006, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Prior to the Maintenance Minder in the '06, the recommended schedule for the 1st VTM-4 change for the '03-05 Pilot was 7500 miles for severe service, or 15000 miles for normal service. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

08-28-2006, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Maintence Minder section of the '06 manual is posted here. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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