2008 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 255

Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission Fluid, Differential Oil, Transfer Assembly Fluid Differential Oil 4WD models only Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do not mix with other transmission f luids. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty. 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration. FILLER BOLT Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. Tightening torque: 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) The rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the maintenance messages shown on the information display. Have your dealer replace the rear differential fluid. CORRECT LEVEL Check the fluid level with the differential at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Remove the differential fluid filler bolt and washer, and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add VTM-4 Differential Fluid until it starts to run out of the hole. Transfer Assembly Fluid The transfer assembly should be drained and refilled with new fluid when this service is indicated by a maintenance message on the information display. Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or 80W-90, and have your dealer replace the transfer assembly fluid. Maintenance 251 2008 Pilot