How to: Honda Pilot Code 3 Transmission Fluid and Transfer Assembly Oil Change

Parts Used or Shown in Video Motive Power Fill - https://amzn.to/4sBAXot Quart Container Fluid Pump - https://amzn.to/4r9wqsc Fluids: Honda ATF-Type 2.0 - 5 QTS - https://amzn.to/4k0JOw7 Honda Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-1 - 1 QT - https://amzn.to/49StDvY Transmission Part Numbers: Fill: Bolt, Drain Plug (20MM); Part Number: 92800-20000 Washer, Drain Plug (20MM); Part Number: 94109-20000 - https://amzn.to/4sVJwe1 Drain: Bolt, Plug (18MM); Part Number: 90081-PX4-003 Washer, Drain Plug (18MM); Part Number: 90471-PX4-000 - https://amzn.to/3ZrOul5 Level Check: Bolt, Sealing (10MM); Part Number: 90030-RT4-003 Gasket (10MM) (AL-PACKING); Part Number: 90471-59C-000 Transfer Assembly Part Numbers: (Power Take Off Unit on Honda Parts Diagram) Fill: Bolt, Plug (20MM); Part Number: 90081-PE9-000 Washer, Drain Plug (20MM); Part Number: 94109-20000 -https://amzn.to/4sVJwe1 Drain: Bolt, Plug (20MM); Part Number: 90081-PE9-000 Washer, Drain Plug (20MM); Part Number: 94109-20000 - https://amzn.to/4sVJwe1 The creator may receive a commission from certain product links. Support from purchases via links helps fund future videos In this video, I walk through a complete transmission fluid change and transfer assembly (transfer case) fluid change on a 2023 Honda Pilot AWD. This procedure applies to all 4th-generation AWD Pilots. ⚠️ 2WD models do NOT have a transfer assembly, so that portion does not apply. I cover: Required fluids, quantities, and part numbers Crush washer differences (integrated vs separate washer bolts) Torque specifications straight from Honda Proper Honda no-dipstick fluid level check procedure Tips to avoid common mistakes on your first service This service corresponds to Maintenance Minder Code 3 and was performed at ~48,000 miles. If you’re a DIYer who likes to follow factory-correct steps and torque specs, this guide will walk you through it start to finish. 👍 If this helped you, consider liking and subscribing for more Honda DIY maintenance videos. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & vehicles covered (AWD vs 2WD) 0:26 – Required fluids, quantities & crush washers 1:25 – Honda torque spec reference sheet 1:52 – Tools needed for the job 2:41 – Vehicle setup & safety (leveling the car) 3:03 – Removing the splash shield 3:45 – Locating the transmission fill plug 4:33 – Removing the transmission fill plug (why this comes first) 5:31 – Transmission drain plug & draining fluid 6:35 – Fluid condition & drain plug magnet inspection 7:12 – Installing new crush washers 8:23 – Transfer assembly (transfer case) overview 8:43 – Transfer case fill plug removal 9:41 – Transfer case drain plug & fluid drain 10:54 – Transfer case fluid condition 11:42 – Crush washers for transfer assembly 12:04 – Reinstalling drain plugs 12:48 – Torque specs (transfer case & transmission) 14:02 – Filling the transmission (Motive Power Fill) 15:25 – Filling the transfer assembly 18:49 – Honda transmission fluid level check procedure 20:22 – Running through gear sequence 22:12 – Transmission check plug explained 23:06 – Low fluid condition & topping off 24:39 – Final torque on check & fill plugs 26:26 – Reinstalling splash shield 27:37 – Test drive results 28:49 – Motive Power Fill review 29:02 – Integrated vs separate washer bolts (important!) 30:50 – Parts diagram explanation 31:10 – Final thoughts & wrap-up