DIY - Engine coolant flush - Honda Pilot

AutoPilotMNB · 11-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Was wondering if anyone has a link to a DIY engine coolant flush job on this site or another Honda site. Just had my 60K service and the dealer tried to sell me a coolant flush since it seems like something I should be able to do. I've done various combination of keyword searches on this site and havent found anything on this procedure.

Thanks and I love this website.

humanoid · 11-04-2007, 04:17 PM

Do a search in the maintenance section. BTW, I believe the coolant doesn't need to be flushed until 100K miles.

rocky · 11-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Yup 100k.

Call it the wallet flush....

A6Pilot · 11-04-2007, 06:26 PM

Take out your owner's manual, turn to the page that specifies coolant replacement interval, and ask the service manager what he knows that the Honda engineers missed. Then you might want to have a serious discussion about the future of your business with that dealer.

sblvro · 11-05-2007, 01:29 AM

I thought coolant flush is at 120k miles?

humanoid · 11-05-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sblvro
I thought coolant flush is at 120k miles?

Nope, according to my OM, it's 100K miles.

sblvro · 11-05-2007, 02:38 PM

copied from their website:

SERVICE / MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs then every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2003 Honda Pilot:

Replace engine coolant.

View another maintenance interval:

AutoPilotMNB · 11-07-2007, 09:41 PM

Ok, so I had an otherwise credible, quality dealership try to make extra commision by selling me an engine coolant flush job way early according to the manual. Didnt think to check there despite it being pretty obvious that I should have.

However I'd still like a link to a prior thread on this if one exists. My searches are coming up empty.

ndnboy · 11-09-2007, 01:43 PM

I would also appreciate any help tracking the DIY coolant flush post, I feel like tackling other stuff after this morning, thanks.

A6Pilot · 11-09-2007, 02:27 PM

No such luck on a diy coolant flush post. Must be a simple procedure. Does your owner's manual show you the procedure?

If you're really into it, go here for the factory service manual.

ctobio · 11-11-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by A6Pilot
Take out your owner's manual, turn to the page that specifies coolant replacement interval, and ask the service manager what he knows that the Honda engineers missed. Then you might want to have a serious discussion about the future of your business with that dealer.

How about my local Honda dealership telling me that a transmission flush was needed at 15k miles, along with the VTM service.

I politely declined.

The dealer has done warranty work only on this car, because the dealer's only looking out for how they can make the most amount of money off the ignorant or naive. The dealership's maintenance recommendations are designed to lighten the customer's wallet, not provide actual benefit for their car.

And an $82 oil change? YGTBSM!

A6Pilot · 11-11-2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ctobio

How about my local Honda dealership telling me that a transmission flush was needed at 15k miles, along with the VTM service.

I politely declined.

If a few more of us were a little more than 'polite' in dealing with our dealers, maybe things would change. (OK, OK I probably live on a different planet!)

Start complaining to the district or national Honda reps. The dealers are sometimes very sensitive to complaints that come tumbling down from above.

Sportymonk · 11-11-2007, 02:27 PM

No need to change antifreeze if you have the timing belt replaced at 100,000 or 7 years as per my daughter's Civic. When the replace the belt, the replace the water pump at the same time and since they loose all the antifreeze doing that, they have to replace the antifreeze also.

ndnboy · 11-11-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sportymonk
No need to change antifreeze if you have the timing belt replaced at 100,000 or 7 years as per my daughter's Civic. When the replace the belt, the replace the water pump at the same time and since they loose all the antifreeze doing that, they have to replace the antifreeze also.

Is this correct for an 03 Pilot?? I will be getting my belt in the near future and can save on the coolant flush at the 120k mark.....

sblvro · 11-12-2007, 12:32 PM

actually the "honda" water pump is good for 200k miles. they just did the inspection and replaced the timing belt, idler pulley, etc. I will change the coolant at 120k miles

11-04-2007, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
AutoPilotMNB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DIY - Engine coolant flush Was wondering if anyone has a link to a DIY engine coolant flush job on this site or another Honda site. Just had my 60K service and the dealer tried to sell me a coolant flush since it seems like something I should be able to do. I've done various combination of keyword searches on this site and havent found anything on this procedure. Thanks and I love this website.

11-04-2007, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do a search in the maintenance section. BTW, I believe the coolant doesn't need to be flushed until 100K miles. __________________ 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!!!

11-05-2007, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought coolant flush is at 120k miles? __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

11-05-2007, 02:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	copied from their website: SERVICE / MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs then every 60,000 mi/96,000 km/5 yrs Scheduled Maintenance Recommended service for your 2003 Honda Pilot: Replace engine coolant. View another maintenance interval: __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

11-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No need to change antifreeze if you have the timing belt replaced at 100,000 or 7 years as per my daughter's Civic. When the replace the belt, the replace the water pump at the same time and since they loose all the antifreeze doing that, they have to replace the antifreeze also. __________________ 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

11-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,173 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yup 100k. Call it the wallet flush....

11-04-2007, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
A6Pilot Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 418 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Take out your owner's manual, turn to the page that specifies coolant replacement interval, and ask the service manager what he knows that the Honda engineers missed. Then you might want to have a serious discussion about the future of your business with that dealer.

11-07-2007, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
AutoPilotMNB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok, so I had an otherwise credible, quality dealership try to make extra commision by selling me an engine coolant flush job way early according to the manual. Didnt think to check there despite it being pretty obvious that I should have. However I'd still like a link to a prior thread on this if one exists. My searches are coming up empty.

11-09-2007, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ndnboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would also appreciate any help tracking the DIY coolant flush post, I feel like tackling other stuff after this morning, thanks.

11-09-2007, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
A6Pilot Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 418 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No such luck on a diy coolant flush post. Must be a simple procedure. Does your owner's manual show you the procedure? If you're really into it, go here for the factory service manual.

11-12-2007, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	actually the "honda" water pump is good for 200k miles. they just did the inspection and replaced the timing belt, idler pulley, etc. I will change the coolant at 120k miles __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

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