Easy DIY ATF Fluid Change PICs - Page 2 - Honda Pilot

Armystrong · 01-06-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by ncelk
Very nice write up and great photos. I did mine last week on the MDX, except I used the transmission fill hole, which worked out quite well. I topped it off later using the dipstick hole. I got 3.5 qts out of mine when I drained it.

Did you use a similar type funnel set-up in order to fill the transmission from the dip stick hole?

ncelk · 01-06-2008, 01:49 AM

I actually used a turkey baster with a funnel in the end of it. It fit inside the dipstick hole and worked like a charm. Of course my wife was not happy with my ingenuity, but I replaced it for her and now have an easy way to top off the fluid. But for the change, I do think that the transmission full hole worked a bit better as far as fluid going in (once I got the bolt loose). It was super tight on there.

Armystrong · 01-21-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by ncelk
(once I got the bolt loose). It was super tight on there.

I thought I was going to break something when I loosened the transmission drain bolt. It was on the "SUPER TIGHT."

So i decided to not even deal with the fill bolt.

ncelk · 01-21-2008, 10:57 PM

Yeah, I thought it was going to get ugly trying to get mine loose. Next time, I may just fill it through the dipstick hole. However, I also hold out hope it will be easier to loosen next time.

honda04pilot · 02-03-2008, 02:29 PM

Awesome DYI step x step. I'm confident to do this myself & thank you for the assistance.

Armystrong · 02-03-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by honda04pilot
Awesome DYI step x step. I'm confident to do this myself & thank you for the assistance.

Your Welcome and I hope everything goes well. Keep us informed.

RH45 · 02-09-2008, 04:40 PM

Great thread--Thanks!!

Sunday Rider · 02-10-2008, 12:19 PM

Great pictures and write up Armystrong.

Thanks for posting.

Tuck & Jack · 02-12-2008, 12:46 AM

So where can one get the fluid other that the dealer? I looked at Hondacuraworld, but got nothing.

Armystrong · 02-12-2008, 01:07 AM

The dealer may not be the cheapest place to the the Z1 Transmission fluid but after you pay for shipping from the online Honda stores you might as well get it from your dealer.
Here are a couple places.
http://www.handaaccessories.com/pilmaint.html
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Product...NDA-TRANSFLUID (this is the cheapest site sor far....$4.65 a qt.
Since you HAVE TO USE HONDA ATF Z1 in accordance with your service manual and your owners manual, you are limited to where you can buy the Z1. (my intentions are not to turn this into debate over using OEM fluid or aftermarket stuff).

I hope this helps.

Biggy · 02-22-2008, 12:08 PM

When i did the fluid change i used the dipstick tube.
But i found an alternative fluid, Castreoil makes an import tranni fluid with the Z1 comparison. I found it at Autozone for about 4 bucks a quart.

Sunday Rider · 02-22-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Biggy
When i did the fluid change i used the dipstick tube.
But i found an alternative fluid, Castreoil makes an import tranni fluid with the Z1 comparison. I found it at Autozone for about 4 bucks a quart.

I wouldn't mess with anything but the Honda Z1 stuff.

ecsw · 02-22-2008, 08:48 PM

I thought even with Honda's Z1, it's still recommended to flash it?
I bought 6 bottles of those for my change and was thinking about flashing.

Thanks for the great DIY instruction. I will bookmark it for my change soon.

Armystrong · 02-22-2008, 10:04 PM

You can do the complete flush, Drain and Fill....drive around for a few miles, using all gears so the fluid from the convertor is transferred into the transmission for draining. Then do this all over again, a total of three times, as per our owners manual.

My recommendation is to do a drain and fill everytime you do an oil change. Everytime I change my Mobil 1 5W20 I also do a single drain and fill. This keeps the fluid nice and clean year round. Others on this forum follow this maintenance practice too. Best of luck with your Drain and fill ( or flush if you choose that.)

WHAT I WOULDN"T CHOOSE is the CASTROL "equivalent." There is no equivalent transmission fluid to the HONDA Z-1. If there see what Honda would say about it. They will allow you to put Mobil 1 in the engine but try to see if they will let you put this CASTROL equivalent tranmission fluid in your Pilot. I and many others would like to know.

Biggy · 02-23-2008, 09:43 AM

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224
This is Castrols specs on the tranni z1 compatable fluid, but it does spec that it should not be used with CVT's. Well i don't know what that is and i can't find anything that says our pilots fall under this category.
Maybe someone that is more pilot savvy can say.

01-06-2008, 01:49 AM	#17 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually used a turkey baster with a funnel in the end of it. It fit inside the dipstick hole and worked like a charm. Of course my wife was not happy with my ingenuity, but I replaced it for her and now have an easy way to top off the fluid. But for the change, I do think that the transmission full hole worked a bit better as far as fluid going in (once I got the bolt loose). It was super tight on there. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

01-21-2008, 10:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I thought it was going to get ugly trying to get mine loose. Next time, I may just fill it through the dipstick hole. However, I also hold out hope it will be easier to loosen next time. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

02-10-2008, 12:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great pictures and write up Armystrong. Thanks for posting. __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

02-12-2008, 12:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
Tuck & Jack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So where can one get the fluid other that the dealer? I looked at Hondacuraworld, but got nothing. __________________ '05 EX-L '01 Altima SE '67 Corvette Conv.

02-12-2008, 01:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
Armystrong LOVE MY HONDAs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama Posts: 117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The dealer may not be the cheapest place to the the Z1 Transmission fluid but after you pay for shipping from the online Honda stores you might as well get it from your dealer. Here are a couple places. http://www.handaaccessories.com/pilmaint.html http://www.bernardiparts.com/Product...NDA-TRANSFLUID (this is the cheapest site sor far....$4.65 a qt. Since you HAVE TO USE HONDA ATF Z1 in accordance with your service manual and your owners manual, you are limited to where you can buy the Z1. (my intentions are not to turn this into debate over using OEM fluid or aftermarket stuff). I hope this helps. __________________ 2005 Honda Pilot EX, 2005 Honda Accord EX-L "DON'T EVER GIVE UP!" ---JB(me) "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.' ----Leonardo da Vinci

02-03-2008, 02:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
honda04pilot Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome DYI step x step. I'm confident to do this myself & thank you for the assistance.

02-09-2008, 04:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
RH45 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great thread--Thanks!!

02-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
Biggy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When i did the fluid change i used the dipstick tube. But i found an alternative fluid, Castreoil makes an import tranni fluid with the Z1 comparison. I found it at Autozone for about 4 bucks a quart. __________________ 03 Pilot LX 05 Sedona LX 88 Accord <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bestmyspacecodes.com"> <img src="http://www.bestmyspacecodes.com/Myspace-Sticker-Codes/myspace-sticker-codes19.gif" border="0" alt="Myspace Codes & Myspace Code"><br> <font style="font-size: 9pt"></font></a><font style="font-size: 9pt"> - <a href="http://www.freeonlinedatingsite.us"></a></font></p>

02-22-2008, 08:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
ecsw Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GVA, Canada Posts: 1,519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought even with Honda's Z1, it's still recommended to flash it? I bought 6 bottles of those for my change and was thinking about flashing. Thanks for the great DIY instruction. I will bookmark it for my change soon. __________________ 2006 Black Pilot EX-L w/ NAVI Chrom Step Bar/Roof Cross Bar/Clarion 10" RES/Soundgate AUX + PIE LD-1 audio booster/ Momo Shift Knob/Interior white bulb/Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth Handsfree/PIAA style White Headlight Bulb/Techone H11 HID kit/Polk db651 speakers/Michelin Cross Terrain 2008 Mazda Ti-Grey RX8 GT 6MT 2007 Blue/Silver Honda CBR600RR 2007 Black Honda CBR 125R (Sold) 2004 PWP TSX (Sold) 2004 Blue Mazda6 (GS-I4 w/ sports package) RIP 1997 Silver CR-V (traded w/ '06 Pilot)

02-22-2008, 10:04 PM	#29 (permalink)
Armystrong LOVE MY HONDAs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama Posts: 117 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can do the complete flush, Drain and Fill....drive around for a few miles, using all gears so the fluid from the convertor is transferred into the transmission for draining. Then do this all over again, a total of three times, as per our owners manual. My recommendation is to do a drain and fill everytime you do an oil change. Everytime I change my Mobil 1 5W20 I also do a single drain and fill. This keeps the fluid nice and clean year round. Others on this forum follow this maintenance practice too. Best of luck with your Drain and fill ( or flush if you choose that.) WHAT I WOULDN"T CHOOSE is the CASTROL "equivalent." There is no equivalent transmission fluid to the HONDA Z-1. If there see what Honda would say about it. They will allow you to put Mobil 1 in the engine but try to see if they will let you put this CASTROL equivalent tranmission fluid in your Pilot. I and many others would like to know. __________________ 2005 Honda Pilot EX, 2005 Honda Accord EX-L "DON'T EVER GIVE UP!" ---JB(me) "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.' ----Leonardo da Vinci

02-23-2008, 09:43 AM	#30 (permalink)
Biggy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224 This is Castrols specs on the tranni z1 compatable fluid, but it does spec that it should not be used with CVT's. Well i don't know what that is and i can't find anything that says our pilots fall under this category. Maybe someone that is more pilot savvy can say. __________________ 03 Pilot LX 05 Sedona LX 88 Accord <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bestmyspacecodes.com"> <img src="http://www.bestmyspacecodes.com/Myspace-Sticker-Codes/myspace-sticker-codes19.gif" border="0" alt="Myspace Codes & Myspace Code"><br> <font style="font-size: 9pt"></font></a><font style="font-size: 9pt"> - <a href="http://www.freeonlinedatingsite.us"></a></font></p>

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