2016–2022 Honda Pilot Fluid Types and Capacities

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022 — the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd). 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 2016–2022 Honda Pilot

• 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
• 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
• 2018Carries over unchanged
• 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
• 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
• 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels

What transmission fluid does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot take?

6-speed automatic (LX/EX): Honda ATF DW-1. 9-speed automatic (EX-L/Touring/Elite): Honda ATF Type 3.1 only. Do not substitute ATF DW-1 or generic ATF. Drain-and-fill takes ~3.5 qt of a roughly 9-qt total system; many owners do 2–3 sequential drain/fills for a fuller exchange.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

What coolant does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot use?

Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed). First change per Maintenance Minder code 5 (~10 yr/100k mi), then ~5 yr/60k..

What brake fluid does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot take?

DOT 3 brake fluid (Honda recommends every 3 years).

What differential fluid does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot take?

AWD (i-VTM4) rear differential: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II, Maintenance Minder code 6.