Honda Pilot Oil Type and Capacity

Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.

The oil on a Honda Pilot is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

How many quarts of oil does a Honda Pilot take?

5.8 quarts with a filter change. Fill to about 5.3 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 Honda Pilot take?

0W-20 meeting API SP / ILSAC GF-6, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended).

Can you use a different viscosity in a 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 Honda Pilot need an oil change?

Per Maintenance Minder (service at 15% oil life); yearly minimum. 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 Honda Pilot take?

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