transmission oil level on dip stick - Honda Pilot

gilberttribe · 11-17-2003, 03:07 PM

There are three holes in our transmission fluid dip stick. Two near the bottom and one closer to the top (handle). When I checked the fluid level with the Pilot idling at operating temperature, I shifted up through all gears and back to park, and checked the level while it is running. The fluid level was very close to the center of the dip stick, ie. well above the two bottom holes, but below the top hole. First, I believe I followed the manual, but to your knowledge did I do this correctly? If I did it correctly, is this what I should see on the dip stick? The manual made it sound like the level should be between the bottom two holes, and it doesn't mention the third hole at all unless I missed something.

MG Pilot · 11-17-2003, 03:19 PM

The 03 manual states that you are supposed to ck the fluid level with the vehicle off, rather than on. Also, the 03 dipstick only has two holes-

josephavincent · 11-17-2003, 08:29 PM

one set is for hot, one set is for cold. the lower set is the cold one. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT OVERFILL!

11-17-2003, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
gilberttribe Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Black Forest, CO Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	transmission oil level on dip stick There are three holes in our transmission fluid dip stick. Two near the bottom and one closer to the top (handle). When I checked the fluid level with the Pilot idling at operating temperature, I shifted up through all gears and back to park, and checked the level while it is running. The fluid level was very close to the center of the dip stick, ie. well above the two bottom holes, but below the top hole. First, I believe I followed the manual, but to your knowledge did I do this correctly? If I did it correctly, is this what I should see on the dip stick? The manual made it sound like the level should be between the bottom two holes, and it doesn't mention the third hole at all unless I missed something. __________________ 2004 Starlight Silver EX aftermarket DVD cross-bars rubber floor mats engine block heater (woo-hoo!) 4 kids and a beagle

11-17-2003, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
MG Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Minneapolis Suburbs Posts: 920 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 03 manual states that you are supposed to ck the fluid level with the vehicle off, rather than on. Also, the 03 dipstick only has two holes- __________________ '03 Starlight Silver EX-L...Rear Splash Guards, Cargo Tray, All-Season Mats (Husky Liners In Front), Trailer Hitch, 3M Clear Nose Mask, K&N Performance Air and Oil Filters, Mobil1 5W-20 Oil, Sylvania Silver Star Bulbs, FS Spare, Michelin X Terrains, Bosch Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades, Amsoil ATF, Bosch Premium Oil Filters, Purolator PureONE Oil Filters, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Akebono Ceramic Pads, Brembo Rotors-

11-17-2003, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
josephavincent Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Outside Philly Posts: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	one set is for hot, one set is for cold. the lower set is the cold one. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT OVERFILL! __________________ 2004 Pilot EX. Purchased 11/5/03. Silver. Running Boards. Crossbars.

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