Changing fluid in rear end - Honda Pilot

sports shooter · 04-26-2007, 01:40 PM

I purchased a used 2006 Pilot last fall and I just changed the oil for the first time since getting it. I had it done at a shop and the serviceman tried to sell me on the fact the Honda recommends that the rear end fluid be changed every 7500 miles (at a great bargain of only $50). I passed on it, as I had a hard time accepting that. What do you guys think and what do you do?

N_Jay · 04-26-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by sports shooter
I purchased a used 2006 Pilot last fall and I just changed the oil for the first time since getting it. I had it done at a shop and the serviceman tried to sell me on the fact the Honda recommends that the rear end fluid be changed every 7500 miles (at a great bargain of only $50). I passed on it, as I had a hard time accepting that. What do you guys think and what do you do?

RTFM

Read the fine manual
I think it is 15K then every 30 k, but it has changed a few times.

John K · 04-26-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

RTFM

Read the fine manual
I think it is 15K then every 30 k, but it has changed a few times.

That is what my dealer recommends 15K and then every 30K. Also if you go to a shop other than a honda dealer make sure they only use Honda VTM 4 Fuild.

whizmo · 04-26-2007, 03:19 PM

For the 2006+, then maintenance minder system will prompt you for when you need the VTM4 fluid changed.

- Mark

sports shooter · 04-27-2007, 12:25 AM

Thank You guys, thats good to know and knowing about using only the Honda fluid is very helpful also.

04-26-2007, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
sports shooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast Oregon Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Changing fluid in rear end I purchased a used 2006 Pilot last fall and I just changed the oil for the first time since getting it. I had it done at a shop and the serviceman tried to sell me on the fact the Honda recommends that the rear end fluid be changed every 7500 miles (at a great bargain of only $50). I passed on it, as I had a hard time accepting that. What do you guys think and what do you do? __________________ Sports Shooter 2006 Honda Pilot 2WD EX - Steel Blue Metallic, Pioneer Z1 Navigation System (w/ Sirius Radio, Bluetooth Phone, Rear View Camera), Fog Lights, Roof Rails, Splash Guards, Air Defector, All-weather Floor Mats, Chrome Tail Pipe Finisher, Blue Ice Scraper, Wwongs Pads.

04-27-2007, 12:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
sports shooter Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast Oregon Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank You guys, thats good to know and knowing about using only the Honda fluid is very helpful also. __________________ Sports Shooter 2006 Honda Pilot 2WD EX - Steel Blue Metallic, Pioneer Z1 Navigation System (w/ Sirius Radio, Bluetooth Phone, Rear View Camera), Fog Lights, Roof Rails, Splash Guards, Air Defector, All-weather Floor Mats, Chrome Tail Pipe Finisher, Blue Ice Scraper, Wwongs Pads.

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04-26-2007, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,817 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the 2006+, then maintenance minder system will prompt you for when you need the VTM4 fluid changed. - Mark

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