2012–2015 Honda Pilot Oil Type and Capacity

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These oil specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2012 through 2015 — the 2nd generation (YF3/YF4), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or vtm-4 4wd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2015 Honda Pilot

• 2012Mid-cycle facelift year for this generation: revised front/rear styling, J35Z4 V6 carries over
• 2013Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, a USB port, a new 8-in i-MID display, backup camera, and tri-zone automatic climate control become standard across the lineup
• 2014Unchanged from 2013
• 2015Final year of the 2nd generation before the all-new 2016 redesign

How many quarts of oil does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot take?

4.5 quarts with a filter change. Fill to about 4 quarts, run the engine, then top up to the mark on the dipstick rather than pouring the full amount in at once.

What kind of oil does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot take?

0W-20 meeting API SN / ILSAC GF-5.

Can you use a different viscosity in a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot?

The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.

How often does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot need an oil change?

Per Maintenance Minder (typically 5,000–7,500 mi real-world); service at 15% oil life. Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.

What oil filter does a 2012–2015 Honda Pilot take?

The OEM filter is Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A, Purolator PL14612. Torque the drain plug to 29 lb-ft. An overtightened plug strips an aluminium pan.