2018 HONDA PILOT oil dipstick

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange) Engine Oil Fill Cap
Battery
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turn ing the engine off before you check the
oil. 1.Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the
level. It should be between the upper and
lower marks. Add oil if necessary.1Oil Check
If the oil level is near or below the lower mark, slowly
add oil being careful not to overfill.
Lower MarkUpper Mark
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it up immediately. Spilled oil may
damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the oil filter base, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.7 US qt (5.4 ℓ)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
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Index
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 605
Fog Lights ............................................... 606
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 605
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 606
Headlights .............................................. 603
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 608
Parking Lights ................................. 605, 606
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 608
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 606
Taillight and Rear Side Marker Lights....... 607
Bulb Specifications ................................... 668
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 501
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 74
Carrying Cargo ................................. 469, 471
CD Player .................................................. 282
Certification Label ................................... 670
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 603
Charging System Indicator ................ 79, 654
Child Safety ................................................ 58
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 133
Child Seat ................................................... 58
Booster Seats ............................................ 73
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 60
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 61
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt ................................................. 67
Larger Children ......................................... 72 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 60
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 62
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 133
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 631
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 629
Climate Control System ............................ 214
Changing the Mode ................................ 214
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 215
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 628
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 215
Sensors .................................................... 220
Synchronization Mode ............................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 214
Clock .......................................................... 120
Coat Hook ................................................. 202
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 559
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM)
Indicator .............................................. 95, 96
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 637, 669
Compass .................................................... 465
Console Compartment ............................. 195
Controls ..................................................... 119
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 599
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 600
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 599
Overheating ............................................ 652
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 494
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 574 Cruise Control
........................................... 513
CRUISE CONTROL Indicator ....................... 88
CRUISE MAIN Indicator.............................. 88
Indicator.................................................... 88
Cup Holders .............................................. 198
Customer Service Information ................. 678
Customized Features ................................ 367
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 166
Dead Battery ............................................. 649
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 402
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 212, 215
Detachable Anchor .................................... 42
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 671
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 159
Rearview Mirror....................................... 175
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 595
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 158
Display Button .......................................... 247
Door Mirrors ............................................. 176
Doors ......................................................... 121
Auto Door Locking .................................. 134
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 134
Door Open Message.................................. 36
Keys ........................................................ 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .............................................. 15, 131
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