The rear diff, did you slide underneath or jack it up?
I need to do mine this week.
TIA
HSB
What have you done to your Pilot today?
I couldn't find a thread like this, so if there is already a thread please delete or merge.
Today I changed the rear differential fluid for the first time and changed the engine oil and filter for the second time. Current mileage is 13,028 and the vehicle has been great. Both jobs were pretty easy, though I am not a fan of the oil filter location. I used a little over 2 quarts of Honda Dual Pump II for the diff and 5 quarts of Castrol Magnatec with .7 quarts of Valvoline FS that I had left over from my CRV oil change (both 0W20) with a Fram TG7317 filter.
Today I changed the rear differential fluid for the first time and changed the engine oil and filter for the second time. Current mileage is 13,028 and the vehicle has been great. Both jobs were pretty easy, though I am not a fan of the oil filter location. I used a little over 2 quarts of Honda Dual Pump II for the diff and 5 quarts of Castrol Magnatec with .7 quarts of Valvoline FS that I had left over from my CRV oil change (both 0W20) with a Fram TG7317 filter.
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Can you post a photo of the trim tool? I'm interested in replacing mine with LEDs.Swapped out the incandescent bulbs in the interior lights of my 2020 EX-L AWD with red LED bulbs. I occasionally go out for night sky photography, and this will help with the night vision. They are a little brighter than what I had in my previous vehicle, so we'll see how this goes. Generally leave the switch in the off position.
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Here is a link to the bulbs I used, from Amazon:
A thin plastic trim tool made getting the covers out pretty easy after the first one. Used a pair of wide-blade tweezers with a microfiber cloth to pull the bulbs out.
Thanks
Thanks for the motivation. I did the LED interior lights today.
I have the Elite so the rear entertainment and panoramic moon roof moves the lights to the sides instead of the middle.
I bought this trim tool set bc I already have 2 metal panel poppers. It was on the recommended page of yours.
Gliston Auto Trim Tool
I ordered the same lights but in xenox white.
ibrightstar LED wedge
Took about 10 minutes as I was drinking a beer.
The plastic windows attach in 4 places.
The rear light I may consider getting a larger light or one with more LEDs but we'll see how this works and whether or not I decide I need more light.
There is definitely room for something more.
The annoying part was how hot the existing bulbs were when I was pulling them out. I used a paper towel to wiggle them out but did them by hand.
Thanks for the advice. I finally installed the hitch on my wife 2019 Pilot. I also install the bike rack that I had ordered. The Yakima Fullswing 4 bike rack.![]()
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Looks great, when did you get the rack? My hitch rack has been on back order for a month and isn't expected until next.
That rear lower trim comes with the OEM tow hitch.
See diagram and instructions...
Also in that photo, there is no wiring harness, it's just the plastic cover that you would cut out / remove if you added the harness.
Going on a road trip tomorrow, about a 4 hour drive.
Air filter, cabin filter and tire pressure to 38.
I was surprised how dirty the cabin filter was, I'm not sure you can tell by the pictures.
The car is at 20k miles and just shy of 2 years old.
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On another note, I picked up some Seafoam injector cleaner. Does anyone know which vacuum line i should hook it up to?
Thanks!!!
Air filter, cabin filter and tire pressure to 38.
I was surprised how dirty the cabin filter was, I'm not sure you can tell by the pictures.
The car is at 20k miles and just shy of 2 years old.
On another note, I picked up some Seafoam injector cleaner. Does anyone know which vacuum line i should hook it up to?
Thanks!!!
So the hitch bike rack (Yakima Ridgeback 4) I ordered in July / August was backordered and got pushed back 3 times and then canceled.
Like a homecoming to prom night tease only to be left holding myself.
Anyways, after recommendations from someone here I ordered a tray rack (Swagman XTC4) instead of a hanging rack.
I had to wait about a month for it and the box arrived badly beaten similar to how it felt after prom.
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Put most of it together last night but should have just waited until today bc it is much easier to put together hooked up to the hitch itself.
And last night I couldn't find my blue loctite to put on the bolts.
The instructions were pretty poor, if someone orders the same rack just watch the setup video on YouTube.
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This morning I loosened the bolts added loctite and got the other tire loops on.
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Right now I only need it to hold 3 bikes. When my son gets older his bike will no longer go in the hatch. My daughter's bike fits well even with training wheels.
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Overall folded up it has a relatively small footprint.
One of the reasons I went with this, I reached out to Swagman and asked if the tire loops could be swapped out for one of there higher end cradles and they do. They provided me with the part numbers and said it's a perfect direct fit. Thus making it easier to fit smaller kids bikes on the rack.
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Once the kiddos start coming out more with their bikes I'll buy 2 sets of cradles and be good to go.
I haven't driven anywhere with it in but it weighs about 66lbs and feels very sturdy. Very much looking forward to getting it out.
Cheers.
Like a homecoming to prom night tease only to be left holding myself.
Anyways, after recommendations from someone here I ordered a tray rack (Swagman XTC4) instead of a hanging rack.
I had to wait about a month for it and the box arrived badly beaten similar to how it felt after prom.
Put most of it together last night but should have just waited until today bc it is much easier to put together hooked up to the hitch itself.
And last night I couldn't find my blue loctite to put on the bolts.
The instructions were pretty poor, if someone orders the same rack just watch the setup video on YouTube.
This morning I loosened the bolts added loctite and got the other tire loops on.
Right now I only need it to hold 3 bikes. When my son gets older his bike will no longer go in the hatch. My daughter's bike fits well even with training wheels.
Overall folded up it has a relatively small footprint.
One of the reasons I went with this, I reached out to Swagman and asked if the tire loops could be swapped out for one of there higher end cradles and they do. They provided me with the part numbers and said it's a perfect direct fit. Thus making it easier to fit smaller kids bikes on the rack.
Once the kiddos start coming out more with their bikes I'll buy 2 sets of cradles and be good to go.
I haven't driven anywhere with it in but it weighs about 66lbs and feels very sturdy. Very much looking forward to getting it out.
Cheers.
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