I found an external filter for my trans. - Honda Pilot

Rapid Rob · 12-09-2006, 07:36 PM

Am I having another senior moment? I dunno'. Did you guys know there is an external filter for the transmission on Pilots? I didn't.
"03 & '04 filter is a disposable cannister type. The '05 & up is a cartridge type under a cap. It's located on top of the trans. just under the ABS unit.

Think I'll change it.

humanoid · 12-09-2006, 09:28 PM

Mind snapping a pic of exactly where this is? BTW, thanks for the heads up.

Medic721 · 12-10-2006, 08:25 AM

From looking at the 06 service manual the trans filter is only accessible by removing the transmission and opening the case.

-Mike.

Rapid Rob · 12-10-2006, 02:41 PM

I'm not convinced it isn't removable w/o removing the trans. When I get some time I'll make an attempt to change it. Removing the trans. on a Pilot requires taking the P/S rack out with the cradle. Sounds messy. The '05 & up have a different filter, maybe harder to service. Mine is the cannister type.

Sorry, no pics.

It isn't hard to find. Look forward of the fill plug, next to the ABS pipes.

pilotjorge · 12-10-2006, 03:28 PM

For model year 2003-2004 Pilots, the ATF Filter part number is 25450-P7W-003. Cost is $ 33.68.

http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.a...=25450-P7W-003

http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.a...ViewParts=true

It's #8 on the part illustration.

Actual Pic. (courtesy of acuramdx.org)

mike688 · 12-14-2006, 12:51 AM

Thats cool, an external tranny filter. Has anyone changed it out on there pilot yet. Looking forward to hearing from some the members with detailed steps in showing the process of change the filter out.

MinMet · 12-14-2006, 09:12 AM

Go here ( http://www.bernardiparts.com/PartSearchPage.aspx ) to look at the difference between 03-04, 05 and 06-07 filter. You will find that 03-04 is external, 05 is a cartridge in a housing on top of the AT while 06-07 are in a house under the AT.

CMasten · 12-14-2006, 11:54 AM

so how often does one need to change this "filter" Ill have to dig this up in the service manual , but its news to me that it even had one

MinMet · 12-14-2006, 01:47 PM

Not specified in the schedule. Looks don't need change. Should be helpful to change it (at least won't hurt provide installed properly).

Mystique · 12-14-2006, 03:26 PM

I'd like to see an actual pic of the external filter for an 05' model, just like what pilotjorge provided this forum for the 03' and 04' models.

sblvro · 12-15-2006, 07:59 AM

subscribed!

MinMet · 12-15-2006, 11:53 AM

I'd like to see an actual pic of the external filter for an 05' model, just like what pilotjorge provided this forum for the 03' and 04' models.

05 filter is an internal cartridge. Haven't heard of an external unit.

Mystique · 12-15-2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MinMet
I'd like to see an actual pic of the external filter for an 05' model, just like what pilotjorge provided this forum for the 03' and 04' models.

05 filter is an internal cartridge. Haven't heard of an external unit.

Internal or external whatever!

I just want to see actual pics of the 05' filter!
The illustration on the Bernardiparts.com doesn't help much!

mike688 · 12-20-2006, 01:31 PM

Has, anyone changed the filter on a 2004 pilot. If so how difficult was it

12-09-2006, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rapid Rob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found an external filter for my trans. Am I having another senior moment? I dunno'. Did you guys know there is an external filter for the transmission on Pilots? I didn't. "03 & '04 filter is a disposable cannister type. The '05 & up is a cartridge type under a cap. It's located on top of the trans. just under the ABS unit. Think I'll change it. __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

12-09-2006, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mind snapping a pic of exactly where this is? BTW, thanks for the heads up. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

12-10-2006, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Medic721 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From looking at the 06 service manual the trans filter is only accessible by removing the transmission and opening the case. -Mike. __________________ 2006 EX-L Nav, Billet Silver, Honda Hitch, ATF Cooler, PS Cooler, Honda Towing Harness, Honda Rear Mud Flaps, Catch-All 5 Piece Set, Rear Sub-Frame Kit, Honda Cross Bars, Spare Cup Holder, Factory Service Manuals, ScanGauge II, Softride Pull Pin Bike Rack, Poorman mp3 input, G-Net Navi Video adapter, AirLift 1000 kit.

12-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rapid Rob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not convinced it isn't removable w/o removing the trans. When I get some time I'll make an attempt to change it. Removing the trans. on a Pilot requires taking the P/S rack out with the cradle. Sounds messy. The '05 & up have a different filter, maybe harder to service. Mine is the cannister type. Sorry, no pics. It isn't hard to find. Look forward of the fill plug, next to the ABS pipes. __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

12-14-2006, 12:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
mike688 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada, Ont, Toronto Posts: 192 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats cool, an external tranny filter. Has anyone changed it out on there pilot yet. Looking forward to hearing from some the members with detailed steps in showing the process of change the filter out. __________________ 04 Ex-L (silver) OEM - crossbars, mudflaps, winter mats, OEM Side Steps Chrome exhaust tips. 99 Crv Ex 90 Civic dx

12-14-2006, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
MinMet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metro West, Boston, MA Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go here ( http://www.bernardiparts.com/PartSearchPage.aspx ) to look at the difference between 03-04, 05 and 06-07 filter. You will find that 03-04 is external, 05 is a cartridge in a housing on top of the AT while 06-07 are in a house under the AT. __________________ 2005 Pilot EX, Sage Brush with Runing Board

12-14-2006, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so how often does one need to change this "filter" Ill have to dig this up in the service manual , but its news to me that it even had one

12-14-2006, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
MinMet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metro West, Boston, MA Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not specified in the schedule. Looks don't need change. Should be helpful to change it (at least won't hurt provide installed properly). __________________ 2005 Pilot EX, Sage Brush with Runing Board

12-14-2006, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mystique Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: near my parents.... Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd like to see an actual pic of the external filter for an 05' model, just like what pilotjorge provided this forum for the 03' and 04' models.

12-15-2006, 07:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
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12-15-2006, 11:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
MinMet Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Metro West, Boston, MA Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd like to see an actual pic of the external filter for an 05' model, just like what pilotjorge provided this forum for the 03' and 04' models. 05 filter is an internal cartridge. Haven't heard of an external unit. __________________ 2005 Pilot EX, Sage Brush with Runing Board

12-20-2006, 01:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
mike688 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada, Ont, Toronto Posts: 192 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has, anyone changed the filter on a 2004 pilot. If so how difficult was it __________________ 04 Ex-L (silver) OEM - crossbars, mudflaps, winter mats, OEM Side Steps Chrome exhaust tips. 99 Crv Ex 90 Civic dx

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