oil changes - Honda Pilot

jesteadt · 11-13-2006, 02:12 PM

Do you do the oil changes yourselves, or take it somewhere?

And if you do it yourself, where do you buy your filter, oil, and compression washers, etc.? I'm looking for a good place to order parts online, since I just bought a new '07 Pilot.

Thanks!

ncelk · 11-13-2006, 02:23 PM

I do it myself, I use Honda oem Filtech filters, and have a fumoto drain valve.

The filter is very easy to get to, and I don't have to wait at a dealer.

Not to mention I know that it was done right.............

mattchalmers · 11-13-2006, 02:49 PM

I do it myself. Ordered the Fumoto, use Amsoil filter and oil. No plans to do an extended change cycle.

humanoid · 11-13-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by mattchalmers
I do it myself. Ordered the Fumoto, use Amsoil filter and oil. No plans to do an extended change cycle.

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jesteadt · 11-13-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by mattchalmers
I do it myself. Ordered the Fumoto, use Amsoil filter and oil. No plans to do an extended change cycle.

I'm still learning here... what's an extended change cycle mean? What's a Fumoto do? Where can I find them easily?

ramirami · 11-13-2006, 04:58 PM

local mechanic!

Sportymonk · 11-13-2006, 06:05 PM

I used to let the dealer change it but since I found out the Pilot doesn't have grease fitting so all there is to do is the filer and oil, I will probably do my own from now on. I had figured it was worth it to let someone else do all the reaching around for the hard to reach fittings but since there are none. why pay for an oil filter lube when they don't lube it?

humanoid · 11-13-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by jesteadt

I'm still learning here... what's an extended change cycle mean? What's a Fumoto do? Where can I find them easily?

The manual states that you can either follow the "normal" (7.5k miles) or "severe" (3k miles) maintenance schedule when changing your oil. With some synthetic oils you can extend your drain intervals. Fumoto valve: http://www.fumotovalve.com. Amsoil and related products: Amsoil.com

jestmaty · 11-13-2006, 06:42 PM

Go to Walmart, Autozone, Pep-Boys, etc for oil stuff. I buy 5 quarts of synthetic and either a Mobil 1 or Bosch filter. Oil changes occur about every 4-5 thousand miles....

mattchalmers · 11-13-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by jesteadt

I'm still learning here... what's an extended change cycle mean? What's a Fumoto do? Where can I find them easily?

Some people choose to utilize synthetic oil and extend their drain intervals. With "normal" driving, the maintenance minder will direct you to change your oil around 6-8k miles. Some people will go 15k miles between changes. I tend to use synthetic oil and change the oil at the standard interval ~7k miles.

GODFATHER · 11-14-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by mattchalmers

Some people choose to utilize synthetic oil and extend their drain intervals. With "normal" driving, the maintenance minder will direct you to change your oil around 6-8k miles. Some people will go 15k miles between changes. I tend to use synthetic oil and change the oil at the standard interval ~7k miles.

Here in So-Cal I use synthetic oil but I still do my changes at 3000 miles.
Trust me My oil come out darker than my wheels.

humanoid · 11-14-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by GODFATHER

Here in So-Cal I use synthetic oil but I still do my changes at 3000 miles.
Trust me My oil come out darker than my wheels.

Dark oil doesn't necessarily mean dirty oil. You would need an oil analysis to show that it is dirty.

pilotjorge · 11-14-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by jesteadt

I'm still learning here... what's an extended change cycle mean? What's a Fumoto do? Where can I find them easily?

Here's a link to the Fumoto Oil Valve. Look for Aru4mie's post. Fumoto oil valve

fjwagner · 11-14-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by GODFATHER

Here in So-Cal I use synthetic oil but I still do my changes at 3000 miles.
Trust me My oil come out darker than my wheels.

I believe you are spending money needlessly. My last conventional oil sample at 5k was excellent. Extending my next change to the full 7500 miles and will re-analyze. With synthetic, I would not hesitate to go 10k plus. I do on my BMW and it has 145k. 3000 miles is our father's interval. Oils are much better now.

thomasj2 · 11-14-2006, 07:17 PM

Using the Fumoto valve on both Hondas, M1 synthetic and 10K mi oil change interval based on used oil analysis. I could easily go longer, but 10K is a nice easy number to remember.

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11-13-2006, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jesteadt Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western PA Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oil changes Do you do the oil changes yourselves, or take it somewhere? And if you do it yourself, where do you buy your filter, oil, and compression washers, etc.? I'm looking for a good place to order parts online, since I just bought a new '07 Pilot. Thanks!

11-13-2006, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do it myself, I use Honda oem Filtech filters, and have a fumoto drain valve. The filter is very easy to get to, and I don't have to wait at a dealer. Not to mention I know that it was done right............. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

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mattchalmers Looper - Pro Jock Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 406 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do it myself. Ordered the Fumoto, use Amsoil filter and oil. No plans to do an extended change cycle. __________________ ---- Peace, Matt 2006 4WD EX-L w/ Navi 1998 Chevy Malibu LS POS 2001 Pontiac Aztek GT (Sold) 1995 Nissan King Cab V-6 (sold)

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Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to let the dealer change it but since I found out the Pilot doesn't have grease fitting so all there is to do is the filer and oil, I will probably do my own from now on. I had figured it was worth it to let someone else do all the reaching around for the hard to reach fittings but since there are none. why pay for an oil filter lube when they don't lube it? __________________ 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

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jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,263 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Go to Walmart, Autozone, Pep-Boys, etc for oil stuff. I buy 5 quarts of synthetic and either a Mobil 1 or Bosch filter. Oil changes occur about every 4-5 thousand miles.... __________________ 2004 EXL-RES Sage Brush Pearl 2005 Bayliner 175XT Bowrider OEM Tow Package, side steps, Front window tint, interior wood trim, ss exhaust tips, Castrol full synthetic oil, 7 yr/100k extended warranty, crossbars

11-14-2006, 07:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
thomasj2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Using the Fumoto valve on both Hondas, M1 synthetic and 10K mi oil change interval based on used oil analysis. I could easily go longer, but 10K is a nice easy number to remember.

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