2008 HONDA PILOT oil type

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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certif ication seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
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Lights
Fuses Engine
Air Conditioning
Alignment
Tires
Headlights
Front side marker lights
Front position lights
Front turn signal lights
Side turn signal lights
Front fog lights
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Stop/Taillights
Backup lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake light
Front map lights
Rear map lights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror light
Door (Courtesy) light
21 W/5 W
5W
12 V
12 V
3CP
21 CP (18 W)
8W
4CP
5W
5W
21 W
3CP
55 W
3CP
12 V
12 V 1.1 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W/5 W 5W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
Interior
Under-hood Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ16DR-M11IZFR5K-1110.0 : 1
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
i-VTEC V6 gasoline engine (2WD) Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC,
VTEC V6 gasoline engine (4WD)
12 V
12 V
55 W
60 W
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
T155/90D16 110M P235/70R16 104S
1°98’ 1°88’
0°50’
0°50’
0°76’
0°66’ 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
3.8 W
21 CP (18 W) HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
See page290or the fuse label
attached to the dashboard.
See page290or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page289or the fuse box
cover. Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Driver’s side
Passenger’s side NGK:
DENSO:
(2WD)
(2WD)
(2WD)(4WD)
(4WD)
(4WD)
High
Low
(AMBER)
(H11)(HB3)
(H11)
1 : EX-L and EX-SE models
2 : LX, LX-VP, and EX models
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