Lubricants and Fluids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For details of the lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each article.
LUBRICATION POINTS REFERENCE TABLE
| Item | Lubrication Points | Lubricant |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Honda Motor Oil: American Honda P/N 08798-9023 (5W-20), Honda Canada P/N CA66806 (5W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See Fig 1. |
| B | Automatic transmission | Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): American Honda P/N 08200-9001, Honda Canada P/N CA66689 Always use Honda ATF-Z1. Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality. |
| C | Transfer assembly (4WD) | Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only. Viscosity SAE 90: above 0°F (-18°C) SAE 80W-90: below 0°F (-18°C) |
| D | Rear differential (4WD) | Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid: P/N 08200-9003 |
| E | Brake system (including VSA lines) | Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008 Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. |
| F G H I J |
Brake booster clevis pin Battery terminals Fuel fill door Hood hinges and hood latch Tailgate hinges |
Multipurpose grease |
| K | Caliper piston boot, caliper pins, and boots | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| L | Power steering system | Honda Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002 Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. |
| M | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH or 38899-PR7-A01) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
| N | Cooling system | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N OL999-9001 |
NOTE:
- Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
- In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.