Honda Pilot, YF1/YF2 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Pilot, YF1/YF2 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 3,3 to 8,4 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Pilot 3.5 V6 2WD (2005-2008)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Pilot 3.5 V6 2WD (2005-2008)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 8,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 4/1
Pilot 3.5 V6 AWD (2005-2008)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: 4/1
Pilot 3.5 V6 AWD (2005-2008)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 7,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Pilot, YF1/YF2 3.5 V6 in 2WD configuration carries a dry fill capacity of 8.4 liters for the automatic transaxle, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit, including the torque converter and all internal passages.
  • The AWD variant of the same 3.5 V6 has a lower dry fill capacity of 7.9 liters, indicating a difference in transaxle design or internal volume compared to the 2WD configuration across the 2005-2008 model years.
  • Service fill capacity for the 2WD automatic transaxle is 3.8 liters, representing the partial volume exchanged during a routine drain-and-refill procedure rather than a complete overhaul, since a portion of fluid remains in the torque converter and valve body.
  • The AWD automatic transaxle service fill capacity is 3.3 liters, which is 0.5 liters less than the 2WD figure, consistent with the proportional difference seen between the two configurations at dry fill capacity.
  • Under severe use conditions, both the 2WD and AWD 3.5 V6 automatic transaxle specifications call for a fluid change interval of 30,000 miles, a shortened schedule typically associated with operating conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go driving, or extreme temperatures that accelerate fluid degradation.
  • A flexible interval tied to the on-board maintenance system is also listed for both the 2WD and AWD configurations, where no fixed mileage change interval is specified and the vehicle's monitoring system determines when a fluid change is due based on operating conditions.

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