2020 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 Fill Cap
Battery
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange)
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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 carefu l 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 away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may 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
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 654
Front Turn Signal Lights .......................... 655
Headlights .............................................. 653
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 657
Parking Lights ......................................... 654
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 657
Rear Side Marker Lights .......................... 656
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 656
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 656
Bulb Specifications ................................... 720
C
CabinTalkTM.............................................. 506
Car Wash Mode ........................................ 540
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 76
Carrying Cargo ................................. 509, 511
CD Player .................................................. 316
Certification Label ................................... 722
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 653
Charging System Indicator ................ 81, 705
Child Safety ................................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 151
Child Seat ................................................... 60
Booster Seats ............................................ 75
Child Seat for Infants ................................ 62
Child Seat for Small Children .................... 63
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 69
Larger Children ......................................... 74 Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 62
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 64
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 151
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 680
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 678
Climate Control System ............................ 235
Changing the Mode ................................ 235
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 236
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 677
Recirculation and Fresh Air Mode ............ 236
Sensors .................................................... 241
Synchronization Mode ............................. 238
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 235
Clock .......................................................... 136
Coat Hook ................................................. 221
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 568
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator .............................. 93, 94
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 687, 721
Console Compartment ............................. 213
Controls ..................................................... 135
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 649
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 650
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 649
Overheating ............................................ 703
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 533
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 621
Cup Holders .............................................. 215 Customer Service Information
................. 730
Customized Features ................ 125, 426, 433
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 182
Dead Battery ............................................. 700
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 451
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 233, 236
Detachable Anchor .................................... 44
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 723
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 175
Rearview Mirror....................................... 192
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 645
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 174
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ......................................................... 139
Auto Door Locking .................................. 152
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 152
Door Open Message.................................. 38
Keys ........................................................ 139
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 149
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 142
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 148
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 665
Driver Information Interface ................... 111
Accessing Content .................................. 113
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