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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006PILOT EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALLUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1

Engine Oil Replacement

2006 Honda Pilot EX, 3.5 YF2, J35Z1SECTION Engine Oil Replacement

Warm up the engine.
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Removing Drain Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
Refill with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).
Capacity
- At Oil Change: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
- At Oil Change including Filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
- After Engine Overhaul: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt)
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 under HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) )
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with HDS.
Selecet RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
NOTE:
If you changed the ATF at the same time with the engine oil. select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL AND ATF with the HDS instead.
Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.
Reset the maintenance information display (See RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.