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2016 Honda Pilot Elite Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016-2020 (2016-2020).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
— RL85HM (POE)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (9 Spd Trans)
3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher
Brake Fluid
— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil
1.92 QTS. (1.81 L) — HONDA DPSF-II
Engine Coolant
7.52 QTS. (7.11 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Engine Oil
5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Transfer Case Fluid
0.45 QTS. (0.42 L) — HONDA Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1. API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 75W-85 Hypoid Gear Oil (SAE 90 can be used).
Notes
- →Capacity is between: 4.15 - 4.83 ozs.
- →Capacity is between: 1.50 - 1.60 lbs.
- →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.
- →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.
- →DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite?
- The 2016 Honda Pilot Elite fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — RL85HM (POE), Automatic Transmission Fluid (9 Spd Trans): 3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher, Brake Fluid: — HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3, Differential Gear Oil: 1.92 QTS. (1.81 L) — HONDA DPSF-II, Engine Coolant: 7.52 QTS. (7.11 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, Engine Oil: 5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil, Transfer Case Fluid: 0.45 QTS. (0.42 L) — HONDA Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1. API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 75W-85 Hypoid Gear Oil (SAE 90 can be used)..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Honda Pilot Elite take?
- The 2016 Honda Pilot Elite takes 5.40 QTS. (5.11 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil.