2016 Pilot Eng Oil & 9 SP Transmission Fluid Check
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2016 Pilot Eng Oil & 9 SP Transmission Fluid Check
OK - I'll admit up front really feeling kind a dumb 
New '16 Touring 3 days old - read about folks w/ what appeared to be excessive oil burn but never checked when they rec'd theirs so couldn't confirm.
So I checked - mine was 1 qt low at delivery - easy fix but would recommend anyone w/ new Pilots check fluids at delivery
Next: wanted to do the same for trans fluid but can't find the tranny dipstick - no mention in manual other than correct fluid to use.
I do see a filler plug and a capped rubber tube that appears to be a breather / vent.
Anyone know if wherre there is a tranny dipstick??
If not - how do you check level?
Thanks
Don
New '16 Touring 3 days old - read about folks w/ what appeared to be excessive oil burn but never checked when they rec'd theirs so couldn't confirm.
So I checked - mine was 1 qt low at delivery - easy fix but would recommend anyone w/ new Pilots check fluids at delivery
Next: wanted to do the same for trans fluid but can't find the tranny dipstick - no mention in manual other than correct fluid to use.
I do see a filler plug and a capped rubber tube that appears to be a breather / vent.
Anyone know if wherre there is a tranny dipstick??
If not - how do you check level?
Thanks
Don
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Re: 2016 Pilot Eng Oil & 9 SP Transmission Fluid Check
1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2. Enter the VSA maintenance mode.
3. Start the engine.
4. Shift the transmission to S position/mode.
5. Run the vehicle in 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, and 4th gear, at sequential shift mode, and wait for at least 10 seconds to each gear. Slow down, and stop the wheels.
NOTE: Do not run transmission on the lift past 4th gear, or transmission damage will occur.
6. Shift the transmission to P position/mode, then raise the engine speed at 2,000 rpm to ensure that the torque converter is full of ATF.
7. Run the engine at idle speed until ATF Temperature reaches 104 °F (40 °C ) (allowed adjusting range: 99－113 °F (37－ 45 °C)) with the HDS.
8. Remove the level plug (A), and make sure the ATF level is at the proper level (B) while the engine is still running.
Proper ATF level:
The ATF is dropping from the level plug hole with the transmission warmed up at 104 °F (40 °C).
NOTE: If the ATF level is below the proper level, check for fluid leaks at the transmission and the ATF lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.
9. If necessary, add the transmission with the recommended fluid through the level plug hole (C) until the ATF overflows, then wait until the ATF dropped. Always use Honda ATF TYPE 3.
NOTE: Using the wrong type ATF can affect shift quality.
10. Install a new level plug.
11. Turn the engine off.
2. Enter the VSA maintenance mode.
3. Start the engine.
4. Shift the transmission to S position/mode.
5. Run the vehicle in 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, and 4th gear, at sequential shift mode, and wait for at least 10 seconds to each gear. Slow down, and stop the wheels.
NOTE: Do not run transmission on the lift past 4th gear, or transmission damage will occur.
6. Shift the transmission to P position/mode, then raise the engine speed at 2,000 rpm to ensure that the torque converter is full of ATF.
7. Run the engine at idle speed until ATF Temperature reaches 104 °F (40 °C ) (allowed adjusting range: 99－113 °F (37－ 45 °C)) with the HDS.
8. Remove the level plug (A), and make sure the ATF level is at the proper level (B) while the engine is still running.
Proper ATF level:
The ATF is dropping from the level plug hole with the transmission warmed up at 104 °F (40 °C).
NOTE: If the ATF level is below the proper level, check for fluid leaks at the transmission and the ATF lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.
9. If necessary, add the transmission with the recommended fluid through the level plug hole (C) until the ATF overflows, then wait until the ATF dropped. Always use Honda ATF TYPE 3.
NOTE: Using the wrong type ATF can affect shift quality.
10. Install a new level plug.
11. Turn the engine off.
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