How to Replace Differential and Transfer Case Fluids Honda Pilot and Others

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How to Replace Differential and Transfer Case Fluids Honda Pilot and Others

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The Original Mechanic

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@IM-eo1qo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, sir! Your awesome video has saved my family time and money. I’d rather spend money on my little ones rather than paying a shop an arm and a leg for something that i could do myself.

@ekonig19 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, clear and concise. As a side note here are the torque specs for a 2104 Ridgeline according to the service manual. Rear Differential fill & drain plugs 35ft lbs, Transfer case fill & drain plugs 33ft lbs and the Automatic transmission fill plug 33ft lbs, drain plug 36ft lbs.

@briancanose4875 3 жыл бұрын

Like the calm, quiet, matter of fact presentation.

@bricekokou7463 9 ай бұрын

No background music I really appreciate you for sharing this thank you so much

@boomerguy9935 7 ай бұрын

Very good video! Note that for the transfer fluid, be SURE to use the correct spec API GL- fluid. There is no such thing as a "GL4 OR GL5" fluid because they are very different and designed for different types of gears, not to mention that ONLY GL4 can be used when brass synchronizers are involved. I found this out the hard way when I used Mobil1 "GL4/GL5" fluid in the manual transmission of my Mazda Miata and it almost destroyed the transmission. The fluid additives attached to my brass synchronizers and peeled away the brass and attached metal, making shifting almost impossible. It required GL4.. The rear diff required GL5. These fluids are NOT interchangeable. I researched and found the Honda Pilot Transfer case takes HONDA GL5 HYPOID GEAR OIL 75W/85 or 80W/90 depending on the model year.

@TheOriginalMechanic 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the valuable information on the correct transfer fluid for this application. I have a policy of going to the Honda dealership for fluids. Honda is fussy with fluids!

@boomerguy9935 7 ай бұрын

I know. I've been buying my Honda vehicles (new and used) from my local dealership in my small town. The head technician has been a friend for over 30 years and has never led me astray. I do use other brand fluids which meet Honda specs in most applications. However, I have never found a replacement for the Dual Pump II diff fluid. @@TheOriginalMechanic

@enriquevalentin281 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I thought it was the same fluid for the front as the rear, thank you, I got the rear thinking it was the same, I'm glad I seen this video, I can now be prepared 🎉

@BronxCincere 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for including the torque specs.

@ZackSprack Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to record and post this video. Very good instructions and videography.

@avowedindependent3934 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking out time to make the video and help others.

@wrfarms9741 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! Much appreciate you posting this video. I am doing my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring and this was a great pre-task refresher.

@brycedrennan7722 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Honda is trigger-happy on their recommendations for time/mileage intervals for these two procedures. Also, 9:38 "No way" is incorrect. I use gravity. As a guide, I thread a flex-cable pickup tool, from the top, near the vicinity of the fill hole, then follow that with a tubing. Insert the bottom end of the tubing into the fill hole. Connect the top end of the tubing to a tall funnel with a small opening, to tightly seal the top of the tubing to the funnel.

@franciscomontejano3056 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video! With your help I was able to do the fluid change and saved a trip to the dealership. Much appreciated!

@jadzdotcom 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really well done video. Thank you for sharing.

@liquidalloy Жыл бұрын

Anytime I asked places about the transfer case, they told me "it doesn't have to be changed" I want to change mine also. I think I will. Seems easy enough to do

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@liquidalloy Жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic how much was used btw? if you mentioned it, I apologize for missing it. 1 or 2 qts?

@liquidalloy Жыл бұрын

I rewatched it, sorry, you did mention it lol I must've been daydreaming at that part of the video 😂 great video. Thank you!

@NavneetSingh-os7ve Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the pain in making this video, very helpful.

@robpaul7900 2 жыл бұрын

The Honda CR-V 2015 2.4 takes the Honda dual pump fluid for the rear diff.

@mnrodriguez 2 ай бұрын

I was told by a Honda mechanic that the CR-V's uses the ATF for lubrication. I asked about my 2009 AWD CR-V.

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 ай бұрын

They should know. I would check my owner's manual as well.

@avocado9763 Жыл бұрын

Man unbelievable! Never again. Thanks

@antipkin 2 жыл бұрын

This helps, thank you! I could not find anywhere online the size of the crush washers that need to be replaced...

@hetewei Жыл бұрын

great

@johnwiechel 3 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated.

@scottlanier5133 Жыл бұрын

Or just pump fluid into fill plus using a 90 degree elbow on the end of the tube

@HondaSolutions 3 жыл бұрын

Looking all over for capacity of txfer case. Thanks for posting

@superodfx 2 жыл бұрын

How much was the capacity of the transfer case?

@simonfoyez1720 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot! it helped a lot and saved me $$$

@scotw67 3 жыл бұрын

what about using one of those pumps that attaches to the quart bottles of gear lube? I have used them in the past with good results.

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, a great way to go if you have one.

@1koolblue 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Awesome, thanks!

@costantineyoussif6679 3 жыл бұрын

Very good review, but the question is you can’t use the same Honda differential fluid on the transfer case ??

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I covered that at 9:15

@unacosadelocos2022 3 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

@it_is_what_it_is_brotha Жыл бұрын

Do you need to remove the tire, it looks like there's enough room to get the 3/8 breaker or ratchet in there for the diff?

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

I think the trouble would come in with the refill. The tire would block placement of the refill bottle and hose. But there may be a creative way to overcome that, as the viewer below found on the transfer case, calling out my "no way" statement about gravity feed.

@ruiwu3604 3 жыл бұрын

Man , I have a 2003 , I can’t find the drain and full plug for the transfer , so I am guessing they don’t have one , I don’t need to change it

@jamesguralski5156 2 жыл бұрын

Does the gear oil work for honda element?

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Check your owner's manual for specs on fluids.

@johnnyg507 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What are the recommended mileage schedules for changing the differential and transfer case fluids?

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't look it up. With frequent towing and high temps I would do it at 30k. With average use much less often. I changed it here at 130k. I doubt it had been done before (second owner). Both looked OK. You might want to check your manual of consult a Honda dealer.

@johnnyg507 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic I looked in the manual, but I didn't see anything in there about the Differential Fluid/Oil maintenance cycle. I did find a service sheet online that recommended every 50-60k miles, but I'm also finding that it is nearly impossible to find the DPSFII fluid right now (for a 2018 Pilot). I did see it online for $20/quart!!! :-O Even then, someone commented that the seller sent them non-Honda OEM fluid when they ordered! 0_o Our Pilot only has about 51K miles on it, so given that we haven't driven anything other than road miles, no hauling, and Midwest temps, it may have to wait until Spring when supplies return again. Thank again!

@219Fishing Жыл бұрын

Do all pilots have front differential? I can’t find it on mine ?

@munib5086 Жыл бұрын

Yes its hypoid gear oil

@astridaguayo6589 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to change a front diff fluid on the pilot or is that lubricated by the same ATF?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know either lol

@BuffalonianResolution 3 жыл бұрын

"Front differential" is just the automatic transmission/transaxle. So you just need to change the ATF fluid in regular intervals. But that is more specific with needing Honda DW-1 ATF fluid. Don't cheap out on this and get the Honda fluid. The Pilot transmissions can be its only weak point.

@LizC-hq6tt 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know how to do this to the FRONT Diff??? I can't find ANYTHING on it and the 1 I did find is titled wrong.. Video says it's a 1st Gen 2008... what dude has is a 2nd Gen and they are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.. I haven't found ANYTHING on KZfaq, or Google.. I need to know how to put fluid in it and drain the old...

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done it yet but I'm looking into it.

@LizC-hq6tt 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOriginalMechanic Yeah I'm having a HELL IF A TIME trying to figure out how to do this. And I can't find like ANY info on how to do it either... Im completely stumped! Thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my comment!!

@robpaul7900 Жыл бұрын

There is no front diff just transfer case transmission and rear diff.

@danb37 Жыл бұрын

Ok but how do you change the transfer case oil

@superodfx 2 жыл бұрын

How much fluid to change transfer case friend?

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Can't remember off-hand, but I think I put that in the video.

@detailworksdetailing3067 2 жыл бұрын

This looks very similar to a 2017, if not the same

@rickshockley5795 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the bottle adapter with the hose for rear dif?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

O'Reilly Auto Parts, stocked by the gear oils.

@briancanose4875 3 жыл бұрын

Wal-Mart

@mohamednawwar1450 2 жыл бұрын

use hand fluid pump

@dankeenan9015 3 жыл бұрын

How do you gauge foot lbs of torque?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

I looked it up in manual and used a torque wrench.

@SleepyJoeisSlow 2 жыл бұрын

Dont buy a cheap torque wrench with the big scale attached to it. Buy a good one. The kind that has got an adjustable screw at bottom. The first one is not accurate enough to be accurate.