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2015 Honda Pilot Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2015 (2015).
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Air Cond Compressor Oil
4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (4WD)
3.60 QTS. (3.4 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H.
Brake Fluid
— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: If DOT 3 Brake Fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT4+ is acceptable. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage.
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
2.79 QTS. (2.64 L) — HONDA VTM 4 Differential Fluid
Engine Coolant
2.48 GALS. (9.38 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Engine Oil
5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil Note: You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.
Power Steering Fluid
— HONDA Power Steering Fluid Note: DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.45 QTS. (0.42 L) — API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 75W-85 Hypoid Gear Oil (SAE 90 can be used).
Automatic Transmission Fluid (FWD)
3.20 QTS. (3.02 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H.
Notes
- →Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H.
- →If DOT 3 Brake Fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT4+ is acceptable. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage.
- →This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine.
- →This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
- →Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight.
- →Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.
- →You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.
- →DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid.
- →DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
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- What are the fluid capacities for a 2015 Honda Pilot?
- The 2015 Honda Pilot fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (4WD): 3.60 QTS. (3.4 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H., Brake Fluid: — HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: If DOT 3 Brake Fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT4+ is acceptable. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage., Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 2.79 QTS. (2.64 L) — HONDA VTM 4 Differential Fluid, Engine Coolant: 2.48 GALS. (9.38 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water., Engine Oil: 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil Note: You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability., Power Steering Fluid: — HONDA Power Steering Fluid Note: DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.45 QTS. (0.42 L) — API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 75W-85 Hypoid Gear Oil (SAE 90 can be used)., Automatic Transmission Fluid (FWD): 3.20 QTS. (3.02 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H..
- How much engine oil does a 2015 Honda Pilot take?
- The 2015 Honda Pilot takes 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil Note: You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability..