How has your experience been with the Pilot's transmission? I'd like to hear your thoughts here.

The most common sense and easiest task to do with Transmission Fluid change, No complication at all. Every 15K or every 3rd Oil Change per 5K mike each oil change. Bravo.

Great video, my pilot was sputtering and the atf change instantly corrected. Thank you

Great video! I strongly recommend never reusing a crush washer unless there's no other option though. Very descriptive video and great instructions.

Thank you! Very detailed and great walk thru step by step of the process.

i like how you called the ramps jack stands lol. great video. thanks.

Thanks for the video! I do the motor oil and trans oil changes on my daughter's 2019 Highlander and it's very easy. It's nice not having to put vehicle on jackstands. I bought a case of DW-1 online and plan to do changes every 15,000 since I did the first one at 25,000. She bought it new in December 2018 and since she works from home, she doesn't put many miles on it.

I first to get the funnel and other tool . You made it look so easy

Hi, Thanks for the nice walkthrough. I recently had my t oil changed but next time I think I can give it a try by myself. I am here in Korea. :) thanks a lot. 👍👍👍

Thank you so much for the video, great advice. Very helpful to know. I will do my pilot 2022 every 20 000 kms . 👍

You did great with this video!! Thank you for the information! A video on the Timing belt when you have to change it would be amazing!

Great video. I have an 18 EXL AWD. Several months ago I had an issue where the car would seem like it couldn't decide what gear to be in under certain driving conditions - it would shift up/down strangely. After some searching online and in forums I discovered that it was just a matter of changing out the ATF. Fortunately changing the ATF is easy and the Pilot is one of the few vehicles that still has a dipstick so checking the level is easy. Note though, the official procedure is to drain and fill THREE times, not just once. That's because when you drain the ATF, you're only really emptying out around 1/3-1/2 of the total retained fluid, so ultimately you're just diluting it. Given that the fluid is pretty pricey ($15/qt IIRC), going through 12 rather than 4 quarts makes up for a lot of the dealer premium especially when you include time (sibce the car should be driven between each drain and fill to mix the fluid). That also explains why you have to change it so often - you're not changing all the fluid, just a portion of it (full fill is 7.8q but on change its 3.3 since thats al that will flow out via gravity). This video popped up because i just changed mine for the secons time as the aforementioned shifting issue was starting to occur again. I actually measure what comes out and fill with thr same (using a large graduated cylinder) and for my vehicle thats more like 4q.

Drain and fill, don't flush. I have previously had a CR-V and an Odyssey. Embarrassed to say, I never changed the transmission fluid on the CR-V. The dealership never recommend it and I never had an issues with it despite adventuring places with that it should have been driven (I was younger). Sold it at 105,000 miles. I currently have a 2018 Acura RDX and a 2015 Odyssey. Neither of them required a transmission fluid change every 15,000 miles. One dealership told me every 90,000 miles, which is ridiculous. 2015 Odyssey started acting up at about 60,000 miles, shifting erratically. Turned out there was a service bulletin on this. The Dealer did a triple drain and fill and updated the software to correct the problem. I now do a double drain and fill every 30,000. Odyssey now has 190,000+ miles with original transmission and engine burns no oil. Acura dealer did a drain and fill on the RDX at 30,000 and I repeated at 60,000, no problems at all with it's transmission.

My 2016 Pilot developed transmission jutter at approx 20,000 miles. I took it to Honda and there was a service bulletin on that jutter problem. They updated the software and changed fluid and that solved the jutter problem. Thanks for video. I am going to changed my fluid often now.

Impressive and really easy to follow video.

Thanks for sharing this process

Honda says in the manual to do a drain and refill every 30,000 miles! I do that like clock work plus differential fluid every 30,000 miles

I’m doing my first transmission oil change at 50000 miles on our Pilot with no drive ability issues at all.

Thank you, I just bought my 2019 pilot

Thanks buddy,,, this video it really helped me

Nice Jack stands!

Thank you for your help! 😊

Changed my transmission fluid at 30K and 60K started having a shutter type affect, maybe best way to describe it was an RPM flutter that you could feel(especially up or down slight inclines). Felt like I was doing everything I needed until I saw a discussion about the cylinder deactivation causing this flutter. I ordered a disabler that kept it from switching from 6 cylinder to 3 cylinder and that flutter went away and hasn't been back for the last 30K miles. I did not even realize the Honda v6's had cylinder deactivation system on it, when you look that up it seems to be causing many problems.

Thank you video and I’m glad the 2022 don’t have that issue but and big but the diff fluid has to get changed at 15k and the 45k

Great information 👍

New subscriber here. Very informative video and i thank you. Recently got a 21 Pilot and planning to do my own oil changes at least. Is there a specific oil you like for that car? Thinking about the full synthetic motor oil but figured I'd ask. Thx again and will continue watching your videos.

Our 2014 Pilot ATF fill plug was so tight it would not come off! Not a problem since you can fill through the dipstick EXCEPT Honda made the dipstick so small I could not find any normal funnel to fit in that small hole. I "engineered" a piece of tubing to fit the end of the funnel but it is great to see they made the dipstick hole a much bigger diameter on the newer models!

I've also started to drain (~3.5q) and fill the transmission on my 2016 Odyssey with every oil change. I'm DYI'ing both and just going to Costco to have my tires balanced and rotated every 4 months.

Thanks for posting.

Video was great help

Good pointers. I have 6 speed Honda, due the same thing every 30,000 miles. Have 9 speed Acura and due this 20,000 miles. It take less time to service the trans than doing an oil change. Send a sample of the fluid to a lab to check the wear. I use Black stone.

I added an in line transmission cooler in front of the radiator in hopes of keeping the juddering at bay. My Ridgeline has the same transmission and I tow with it often, and since adding it I haven't had the juddering.

first... you have nicely explained and went over step by step and very detailed. Also visually we were able to see everything you were working with. Thanks and i will be getting this done now my vehicle is at 100k miles. I got it at 80K. The main issue i have is that whenever i drive to 60- 65mph a "transmission problem" error message pops up but there is no issue with the shifting or anything in driving. I have driven it 15k miles like that. I am wondering if i do the fluid change first and see if it goes away or i am not sure. Some people online posted the same problem and said they had transmission changed some say they had different thing done to it. Now i am not sure what to do. Should i change the fluid first or is there any kind of module or something "computerly" that needs a reset. The vehicle is a salvage title i am not sure the dealer would take it if it had a recall. So any suggestion???

Great Video.... thank you for sharing. Now, if you will excuse me..... I have to go out and work on my Honda Odyssey build out. (grin) I have the finish floor installed, the fold out seat/bed re-installed and now I can determine the elevations for my work counter and storage. . . . Thanks again for your videos, they are very helpful.

A lot of honda transmissions would have lived longer with that type of interval. I've never replaced a crush washer in 50+ years, and was actually surprised when I changed my last oil that it needed one.

Nice video, just sub for the support. Generally speaking, for the same Honda DIY owners, to save the convenience of putting the car on the jack or ramp, this 15k miles transmission fluid change interval could basically be every other oil change (assuming one would opt to choose changing their 0W-20 synthetic oil every 7-8k miles and not go much further than that).

Thanks

Very good video sir! Those are Rhino ramps btw not a jack stand .

:) WELL DONE Indeed! Very thorough and concise! I used to have Honda's CRV, Civics etc. BUT after what you pointed out on maintenance costs of newer ones, NO THANK YOU HONDA! ESPICIALLY the $$$$ TIMING BELTS! :( ALL the BEST and Cheers! :)

I've had your comment about music preference in my head for the last few videos of yours, and now i keep on giggling thinking about how different your video would be if I were the one editing with lofi and happy-go-lucky songs XD

I bought 4 quarts off amazon for $45 bottom line. Paid a local mechanic to swap the fluid for $40. First change at 63k miles. It was black.

Thanks!

My Grand Cherokee is full time 4wd and it’s recommended to change the differential fluid and transfer case fluid every 30k miles. You’ll actually start feeling a grinding in the driveline if you don’t

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Good video, thanks. Same process on the Ridgeline with a 6AT, which I'm about to do at 50k miles. And good job using a torque wrench and mentioning the proper torque spec, which is easy insurance that a lot of people ignore. But what's with the weird crouch in an empty garage bay at 2:40? LOL And a small heads up: DW-1 is correct, but Idemitsu H Plus is made to meet the DW-1 spec but it cheaper and comes in 5-quart jugs, too. And some old cardboard from the Amazon boxes we all get all the time makes a good disposable drip and splash catcher under the drain pan, just in case. And those are ramps, NOT jack stands. :)

Having to change the transmission fluid is my biggest gripe about the pilot. Total ripoff & I wish I was warned about this before purchasing it!🤬 Thanks for making this video, it was really helpful!

I really like your channel. I'm curious if you're happy with your solar panel and generator set up. Are you happy with what you're using or would you recommend something different? Best-case scenario for minivan what would you recommend for solar panel and solar generator combo?

I change the trans fluid on all my cars every 30 k miles. Doing every 15k miles, the fluid is not that bad and so its just a waste of money. On my Pilot I put two funnels, The black one at the bottom and another one on top.

Nice video!

I believe it’s every 30,000 miles. Dealer said 60,000 was fine, although since I tow with mine I’m sticking to 30,000. Will be doing my first today, so depending on how the fluids look I will determine if it needs to be done more often.

Thanks - this is helpful, just got a used 2022 Pilot so this is great for info. Question: why don't you just measure the exact amount you took out and put that same amount in?

Hi Buddy, Thanks for the detailed video and great job. I might be wrong, but it looks like your vehicle is "with shift lever" and you have overfilled the transmission by 0.2 qts. Exactly at 14 minutes of this video(where you are showing the owner's manual) it clearly says 3.3 US qt for "Models with shift lever" whereas you put 3.5 qt that is for "Models with electronic gear selector". I have 2017 Pilot (Elite) 28K miles with electronic gear selector (9 speed transmission), and I just completed the transmission fluid change because I felt the transmission is little jerky in lower rmp and lower gears. I got it checked at a stealership, they said transmission is ok and transmission change is almost due. Even after the transmission fluid change, transmission is still jerky in initial gears (may be 1st couple of gears or so, or up to 25 mph)

If u have to reuse drain plug, flip it over to get double use out of one. Only if you have to reuse.

I wish my 2018 pilot had dipstick to check the transmission

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO , IM COPPY FROM YOU ,NOW I DO MY CAR NOW ...

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO SIR, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR ATF OIL AT?

Thank you for maintenance info how long engine oil changes 5000or7000

Any news on the pilot? I just bought mine 2 days ago(2016 exl) and i notice that judder and im thinking to give back the pilot and get a different car.

Hi, I am wondering where to get a funnel like that to fit in the dip stick tube? I have a Odyssey instead of a Pilot but that tube is probably the same size. My owners manual does say to change transmission fluid in my van. Let me know? Thanks

Great video! I have to do the same to our 2017 pilot. They want $500 at the dealership… How often do you change the trans filter?

Timing chain need to replace either last longer but still need to be changed

Question, does this transmission have a filter that must be changed to?

What about the 9 speed automatic transmission for a 2017 says there’s a software update hmm not with yours?

Did you say that need to change this fluids otherwise it gets high and low RPM ? my 2019 exl gets RPM ups and down on hill like bridges, is it due to not changing transmission fluid ?’

how many 1 litre gallons are we expected to put in the oil chamber pls? I realized you used 3 and half smaller gallons, right? why would some request we buy about 8 gallons of what you administered pls?

I suggest doing a double drain every 30k miles. I haven't had a problem and I have over 150k miles.

Thanks for the vid. I have a 2020 EX-L AWD with shift lever (not pushbutton electronic). I am pretty sure it is the same transmission in your video. The drain and dipstick are in the exact same place as the one in the video. I think you may have made an error in the amount of fluid. At 13:50 in the vid, you show the specs. But you are reading the "electronic gear selector" transmission (3.5Q) and Type 3.1. I don't think the transmission you're working on has the electronic gear selector. I believe it has the shift lever. It should be 3.3Q AND as you show in the video ATF type DW-1. Can you double check this please. Thank you.

warranty recall for the torque converter judder

6:15 who knew Jack stands were the price for internet content? XD

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had nothing but Honda’s for the last 20 years and am super familiar with working on them, but those kind of intervals are pretty absurd and would dissuade me from keeping that car. I’d be figuring out a way to grab a Toyota lol.

My neighbor took her Honda HR-V in for a simple oil change and when she left they sold her on cabin air and engine air filter for a total cost of $360.

Luckily the newest harness connector recall from Honda should address the infotainment issues. 4 hour job by the dealer.

About to do this for the first time because ('16 Pilot): $150 for the diagnosis $650 for the drain and fill x3 we're out the $150, but now I know and hopefully we will never go back for this. How do I dispose of the used fluid?

Link to the funnel?

When I had my transmission changed. Dropped the pan and changed the filter/oil. Doesn't your transmission have a filter? Having to changed transmission according to my car Ford booklet is every 30,000 miles. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

My pilot 2018 is just 71000 miles now and dealer suggests me to do this service, will need $350. He said the fluid is from german, means very expensive. Any idea about the fluid?

Hi what is the code for 2020 Honda Pilot transmission oil

How about a Filter Change?

$189 at my local Honda dealer.

did you have to repl the trans fil? does this fluid change get rid of the trans sys problem error on cluster?

Nice video. However there is absolutely no need to drain and refill any Honda product every 15 K. Now i would agree to every 30 to 50 K intervals. I have a couple friends who work as mechanics ,one for Honda ( 14 years) and both say there is no need for 15 K intervals on any transmission. However they said that changing it can't hurt anything but your wallet and time. They also said if your transmission is doing what you say it is, get it checked by someone who knows Honda.

Is the process the same for the 9 speed transmission?

How do you erase the code B123 from the dashboard

I noticed you did not change the transmission fluid filter.... is that something you dont need to do?

I have the jutter issue in my 16 Pilot. After 3 changes with Honda oil, I went to a better fluid and I have gone 50k with zero jutter. Honda needs better transmission fluid.

Why only do 3 qts. When it holds 8 total. Seems like the other 5 dirty qts. will quickly take away the life span of the new 3. If there is that much slug on the drain plug, how much is in the filter? I don't like taking my vehicles back to the dealership for stuff I can do either. That's why I am searching videos on how to maintain my pilots transmission.

i dont even know what speeds is my transmission ,or model of my 2020 pilot ,or engine how can i know? .it just say pilot ,not AWD im sure ,but if someone can say how to know my model? ..im very inclined to mechanic jobs in all my car ,never a problem ..i just bought this pilot recently and want to do the maintenance correctly .

Is this the same thing as a flush? I was told once that a drain and re-fill is not the same as a flush they do at the dealer?

So just to clarify, you're draining & refilling (3.5q) every 15k miles? Elsewhere I'm seeing people say they drain & refill, drive around a bit, drain & refill again (7q total), and others saying to drain & refill THREE times, +/- 10.5q total. That seems wildly excessive at 30k intervals, let alone 15k. Does anyone know the actual Honda recommendation at 30k miles, when they say to change the trans fluid? Drain & refill once, twice, or 3x? (Consensus seems to be 3.5q, once.)

I believe you’re supposed to change it every 60,000 miles

22 ridgeline, my transmission fluid needs to be changed every 50k miles 🤔

My Honda Odyssey 9 spend transmission is the same thing crazy issues

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My honda pilot is 2019 lx and I have those issues when I took it to Honda service they say there is nothing wrong.... Do you think I need transmission oil change I only have 16K on it????

Have any one try to put Honda ATF DW1 transmission oil on their Pilot yet ? Just bought 4 quarts Honda Genuine ATF-TYPE 3.1 at the dealer, they cost $33 a quart. I saw they're only $14.20 on Amazon. Are they any good?

2k for a timing belt replacement lol, when did it get so expensive 😭

Every 15000 miles sounds crazy to me.

I would switch to Amsoil transmission fluid. There fluids r way better than Honda's

That’s easier than changing the oil.

its a parking brake not an emergency brake !!!!! and should be used whenever the vehicle is parked