2008 Pilot, Where is the transmission fluid drain bolt? - Honda Pilot

fjpthree · 07-18-2010, 09:08 PM

For the life of me, I can not locate the transmission fluid drain bolt. (Found the Transfer case fill and drain bolts.) Does anyone have a picture?

rocky · 07-18-2010, 09:30 PM

I did a quick search as I knew this was covered elsewhere and found this thread.

Work down the thread and you'll find the information you are seeking.

Changed Transmission Fluid. Piece of Cake!

fjpthree · 07-19-2010, 08:09 PM

Thanks...I found this URL in the thread you posted and I could not open it:

http://hondapilot.org/forums/showthr...ght=white+bolt

onu2002 · 07-19-2010, 09:31 PM

Change "hondapilot" to "piloteers."

fjpthree · 07-19-2010, 09:45 PM

must be operator error. PLEASE send me the new link....

onu2002 · 07-19-2010, 10:11 PM

Didn't work for me either. ???

humanoid · 07-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjpthree

Thanks...I found this URL in the thread you posted and I could not open it:

http://hondapilot.org/forums/showthr...ght=white+bolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by onu2002

Change "hondapilot" to "piloteers."

For those that can't comprehend:

Transmission question - Honda Pilot - Honda Pilot Forums

onu2002 · 07-19-2010, 10:38 PM

That's the thread I got too, but it doesn't help the OP, because there is not a photo of the atf drain bolt in that thread.

onu2002 · 07-19-2010, 10:40 PM

Here you go:

Easy DIY ATF Fluid Change PICs

The 7th post down has a photo of the drain bolt.

fjpthree · 07-22-2010, 08:47 PM

This is 05. I got under my 08. Not the same configuration....

humanoid · 07-22-2010, 08:53 PM

How so? IIRC the engine and tranny didn't change.

OhioBobcat2000 · 07-25-2010, 11:19 AM

The bolt on the 2008 is "behind" the air intake hose coming from the filter into the engine if you're standing in front of the car. Stand on the driver side of the car close to the firewall. Look at the brake fluid reservoir, then look just a bit "up" from there towards the engine. You'll see the bolt about 1 foot down from there. Really easy to get to.

fjpthree · 07-25-2010, 06:42 PM

Thanks...will check it out..Is is a "bolt" or is it recessed requiring a ratchet (like the drain for the differential)?

OhioBobcat2000 · 07-29-2010, 09:35 AM

It's a bolt with a head. Get a long extension and probably a 15mm socket but I'm just guessing.

fjpthree · 07-29-2010, 08:41 PM

thank you ... you have been very helpful

07-18-2010, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2008 Pilot, Where is the transmission fluid drain bolt? For the life of me, I can not locate the transmission fluid drain bolt. (Found the Transfer case fill and drain bolts.) Does anyone have a picture?

07-18-2010, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 6,721 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did a quick search as I knew this was covered elsewhere and found this thread. Work down the thread and you'll find the information you are seeking. Changed Transmission Fluid. Piece of Cake! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

07-19-2010, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Location of Drain Bolt Thanks...I found this URL in the thread you posted and I could not open it: http://hondapilot.org/forums/showthr...ght=white+bolt

07-19-2010, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Change "hondapilot" to "piloteers." __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

07-19-2010, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Didn't work for me either. ??? __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

07-19-2010, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	must be operator error. PLEASE send me the new link....

07-19-2010, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's the thread I got too, but it doesn't help the OP, because there is not a photo of the atf drain bolt in that thread. __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

07-19-2010, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
onu2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here you go: Easy DIY ATF Fluid Change PICs The 7th post down has a photo of the drain bolt. __________________ Tom 2003 Honda Pilot EX 2004 Honda S2000 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS

07-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is 05. I got under my 08. Not the same configuration....

07-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,862 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How so? IIRC the engine and tranny didn't change. __________________ 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!!!

07-25-2010, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
OhioBobcat2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The bolt on the 2008 is "behind" the air intake hose coming from the filter into the engine if you're standing in front of the car. Stand on the driver side of the car close to the firewall. Look at the brake fluid reservoir, then look just a bit "up" from there towards the engine. You'll see the bolt about 1 foot down from there. Really easy to get to.

07-25-2010, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks...will check it out..Is is a "bolt" or is it recessed requiring a ratchet (like the drain for the differential)?

07-29-2010, 09:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
OhioBobcat2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's a bolt with a head. Get a long extension and probably a 15mm socket but I'm just guessing.

07-29-2010, 08:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
fjpthree Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thank you ... you have been very helpful

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