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Honda Pilot Transmission Fluid

Which transmission fluid the Honda Pilot uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.

Quick answer

Depends on year and transmission — Honda specifies different ATFs across Pilot generations (for example ATF DW-1, ATF Type 2.0 or ATF Type 3.1); confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: No. Do not assume one Honda ATF for every Pilot year or transmission. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.

Updated October 24, 2026

Confirm your exact version. The Honda Pilot was sold across several model years and more than one transmission. What is shown here is general guidance and has not been verified for every individual configuration. Before buying fluid or servicing, confirm the fluid spec, capacity, and check procedure for your exact model year and transmission using the owner's manual or a dealer parts lookup for your VIN.

Fluid specifications

Fluid (confirm for your year): Depends on year and transmission — Honda specifies different ATFs across Pilot generations (for example ATF DW-1, ATF Type 2.0 or ATF Type 3.1); confirm in your owner's manual
Transmission: 6-, 9-, or 10-speed automatic
Capacity and interval: Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
Dipstick: No
Applies to: 2016–present

This is 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. Official source: Honda owner's manuals and service information.

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?+

For the Honda Pilot: Depends on year and transmission — Honda specifies different ATFs across Pilot generations (for example ATF DW-1, ATF Type 2.0 or ATF Type 3.1); confirm in your owner's manual. 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?+

The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Honda Pilot. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.

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