oil viscosity HONDA PILOT 2004 1.G Owners Manual

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 enance171
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 124
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Odometer .54
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Odometer, Trip .54
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Of f -Highway Driving . 155
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Of f -Road Precautions . 155
Oil ........................
Change, How to .172
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Change, When to . 164,165
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Checking Engine .127
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Pressure Indicator . 48,206
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .171
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 64
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .223
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Outside Mirrors .74
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Overheating, Engine .204
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 163 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 204
Radio/CD Sound ..........................................
System .88
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Readiness Codes .226
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Rear A/C Unit .87
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 107
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Rear Entertainment System . 104
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 182
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Rear View Mirror .74
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Rear Window Def ogger . 60
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 57
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 68,69
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Reclining the Second Seats . 70
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Reclining the Third Seat . 71
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Reminder Lights .47
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Remote Audio Controls . 101
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Remote Control (RES) . 109
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Remote Transmitter .66
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 185
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Engine Oil and Filter . 172
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Floor Mats .185
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Fuses .210
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Light Bulbs .180
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Panel Brightness Control . 59
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Park Gear Position .139 ...........................................
Parking .143
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Parking Brake .75
Parking Brake and Brake System ...............................
Indicator .49, 208
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Parking Lights .58
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 225
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Playing the Radio .88
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Playing a CD .93
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Playing a CD Changer . 94
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Playing a Tape .98
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PGM-FI System .224
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Power Door Locks .65
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Power Seat Adjustments . 68
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Power Socket Locations . 76
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Power Windows .73
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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Additional Safety Precautions . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
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Protecting Children .25
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General Guidelines .25
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Protecting Inf ants .29
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 30
Index
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Turn Signals .58
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 43
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Warranty Coverages .231 Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 175
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Level Indicator .51
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Operation .57
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 61
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Alignment and Balance . 190
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Compact Spare .196
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Wrench .199
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 73
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Rear, Def ogger .60
Windshield ...............................
Def roster .83, 85
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Washers .57
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .186
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Operation .57
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .57
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Worn Tires .189
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 208
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .195
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 220
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Unleaded Gasoline .124
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 173
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 132
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Vehicle Dimensions .218
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 216
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Vehicle Storage .194
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VIN .216
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Viscosity, Oil .171
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VTM-4 Lock .142
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
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V
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IX

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Compact Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
171
176 179
177 178
19.3 US gal (73)