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Honda Pilot Transmission Fluid
The correct transmission fluid for the Honda Pilot, how much it takes, how often to change it, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
The Honda Pilot typically uses Honda ATF DW-1. Refill capacity on a drain-and-fill is ≈ 3–3.5 qt drain-and-fill, with a common change interval of per Maintenance Minder; ~60,000 mi. Dipstick: No. The Pilot uses a conventional automatic (DW-1), not a CVT.
Fluid specifications
- Recommended fluid
- Honda ATF DW-1
- Transmission
- 6-, 9-, or 10-speed automatic
- Refill capacity
- ≈ 3–3.5 qt drain-and-fill
- Change interval
- per Maintenance Minder; ~60,000 mi
- Dipstick
- No
- Applies to
- 2016–present
Figures are general guidance for the Honda Pilot. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing.
How to check it
Because the Honda Pilot is sealed, the fluid is checked from underneath at the fill/level plug with the vehicle level and the fluid at a specified temperature. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Honda Pilot use?+
The Honda Pilot typically uses Honda ATF DW-1. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Honda Pilot have a transmission dipstick?+
Most Honda Pilot models are sealed and do not have a transmission dipstick, so the fluid is checked from a fill/level plug at a specified temperature.
How often should Honda Pilot transmission fluid be changed?+
A common interval for the Honda Pilot is per Maintenance Minder; ~60,000 mi. Severe service — towing, heat, stop-and-go — shortens that. Follow your owner's manual for the definitive schedule.
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