2023–2025 Honda Pilot Fluid Types and Capacities

Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2023 through 2025 — the 4th generation (YG1/YG2), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd; shares platform with passport). 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 2023–2025 Honda Pilot

• 2023Full redesign on a new platform shared with the Passport: J35Y8 V6 (285 hp), 10-speed automatic across the board, new off-road TrailSport trim, all-LED lighting
• 2024Largely carryover; minor trim/equipment shuffles
• 2025Carryover; Touring and EX-L gain optional HPD wheel packages

What transmission fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda Pilot take?

10-speed automatic: Honda ATF Type 2.0 only, a new spec, not interchangeable with the 3rd gen's Type 3.1. Total system holds roughly 9.0 qt; a drain-and-fill service removes/replaces about 4.8 qt.. 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 2023–2025 Honda Pilot use?

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

What brake fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda Pilot take?

DOT 3 brake fluid (every 3 years).

What differential fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda Pilot take?

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