In-line Transmission fluid filter update - Honda Pilot

VettePilot · 09-30-2007, 03:17 PM

Since my '06 Pilot doesn't have an easily replaceable transmission fluid filter, about six months and 10K miles ago with about 5K miles on it at the time, I decided to put an after-market in-line transmission fluid filter in the transmission cooler line.

Since I don't have a history on how long to leave the filter in place, I replaced it after only 10K miles. And, I opened up the old filter to see how much debris was in it.
Actually, I thought there would be more in it. But, there was enough to tell me that I am glad I put a filter in place. It had some "fuzzies" trapped in the filter media, plus some fine metallic dust on the internal filter magnet.
My guess is I could leave the filter in place for about 20K miles with no worries.

I also took the in-line filter apart that I have had in the power steering return line on my truck for at least 25K miles. It had lots of "fuzzies" and a significant amount of metal chunks (not dust size). I am very glad I decided to put a power steering filter in it.
Since the Pilot steering rack is much more difficult to replace, I am definitely going to put an in-line filter in the power steering.

macphanatic · 09-30-2007, 04:11 PM

Do you have pictures on where you installed the inline filter? I'm very interested in doing both the tranny and ps filters and would like to see where you put the tranny filter.

Thanks

humanoid · 09-30-2007, 05:04 PM

VettePilot · 09-30-2007, 05:39 PM

This is the filter I use:
http://www.spxfiltran.com/products/atm_filter.asp

If your vehicle has less than 5K miles on it, most professionals recommend putting it in the transmission cooler line where the fluid is going from the transmission to the transmission cooler.
If your vehicle has over 5K miles, then the recommendation is in the transmission cooler line where the fluid is returning from the transmission cooler back to the transmission.

Many pros consider it a requirement if a rebuilt transmission is put in to prevent the debris in the transmission cooler from getting into the newly rebuilt transmission.
The local Honda Service Manager considers this a requirement when they install a rebuilt transmission.

09-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
VettePilot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 254 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In-line Transmission fluid filter update Since my '06 Pilot doesn't have an easily replaceable transmission fluid filter, about six months and 10K miles ago with about 5K miles on it at the time, I decided to put an after-market in-line transmission fluid filter in the transmission cooler line. Since I don't have a history on how long to leave the filter in place, I replaced it after only 10K miles. And, I opened up the old filter to see how much debris was in it. Actually, I thought there would be more in it. But, there was enough to tell me that I am glad I put a filter in place. It had some "fuzzies" trapped in the filter media, plus some fine metallic dust on the internal filter magnet. My guess is I could leave the filter in place for about 20K miles with no worries. I also took the in-line filter apart that I have had in the power steering return line on my truck for at least 25K miles. It had lots of "fuzzies" and a significant amount of metal chunks (not dust size). I am very glad I decided to put a power steering filter in it. Since the Pilot steering rack is much more difficult to replace, I am definitely going to put an in-line filter in the power steering. __________________ 2006 Pilot 2WD EX-L 1964 Corvette Coupe -- totally restored 1992 Corvette Coupe -- totally modified 2002 Ford Ranger Edge

09-30-2007, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you have pictures on where you installed the inline filter? I'm very interested in doing both the tranny and ps filters and would like to see where you put the tranny filter. Thanks __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

09-30-2007, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	__________________ 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!!!

09-30-2007, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
VettePilot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 254 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is the filter I use: http://www.spxfiltran.com/products/atm_filter.asp If your vehicle has less than 5K miles on it, most professionals recommend putting it in the transmission cooler line where the fluid is going from the transmission to the transmission cooler. If your vehicle has over 5K miles, then the recommendation is in the transmission cooler line where the fluid is returning from the transmission cooler back to the transmission. Many pros consider it a requirement if a rebuilt transmission is put in to prevent the debris in the transmission cooler from getting into the newly rebuilt transmission. The local Honda Service Manager considers this a requirement when they install a rebuilt transmission. __________________ 2006 Pilot 2WD EX-L 1964 Corvette Coupe -- totally restored 1992 Corvette Coupe -- totally modified 2002 Ford Ranger Edge

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