2006 HONDA PILOT oil viscosity

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
239
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

CONT INUED
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Maintenance .227
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .234
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Record .236-237
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Minder .229-235
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Minder Indicator .69
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Saf ety .228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,277
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 88
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Modif ications .192
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Moonroof .96
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Lower Anchor .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
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Luggage .193
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Neutral Gear Position . 201
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New Vehicle Break-in . 186
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 286 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
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Odometer .70
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Odometer, Trip .70
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Of f -Highway Driving . 223
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Of f -Road Precautions . 223
Oil ........................
Change, How to .240
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Change, When to .229
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Checking Engine .189
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Pressure Indicator . 62,276
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .239
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .293
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Overheating, Engine .274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 234
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position .201
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Parking .207 .................................
Parking Brake .97
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .63, 278
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Parking Lights .75
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 295
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Playing the Radio .117
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Playing a Disc .130
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Playing the Disc Changer . 131,134
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PGM-FI System .294
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Power Seat Adjustments . 87
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Power Socket Locations . 98
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Power Windows .94
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .38
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Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 44
Index
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Tires .257
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Air Pressure .257
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Checking Wear .258
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Compact Spare .266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Inf lation .257
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Inspection .258
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Maintenance .259
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Replacing .260
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Rotating .259
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Snow .260
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Specif ications .289
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Tools, Tire Changing . 267
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .213
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Equipment and Accessories . 219
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Traction Devices .261
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Weight Limit .215
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Trailer Driving Tips .220
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 244
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Fluid Selection .244
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Identif ication Number . 286
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Shif ting the Automatic . 200.....................................
Treadwear .290
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Trip Meter .70
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Turn Signals .75
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 241
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 286
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .211
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VSA Of f Switch .212
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Vehicle Storage .263
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VIN .286
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Viscosity, Oil .239
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VTM-4 Lock .204 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages .301
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 243
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Level Indicator .67
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Operation .74
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 259
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Compact Spare .266
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Nut Wrench .269
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 94
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...........................
Def roster .108, 110
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Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .255
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Operation .74
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .74
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Wireless Headphones . 172
Index
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Emergency Wrecker ................
.278