2016 Honda Pilot (Touring) - OIL CHANGE

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

The way to avoid oil hitting your hand is to spin the bolt very quickly with your index finger. It will shoot into the oil pan and spin to the edge as the oil streams out missing the bolt that is spun out of the way. No oil hits your hands.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Just changed the oil on my 2016 Pilot. I put a 1 quart ziplock bag over the old oil filter before I unscrewed it - zero oil spilled! I will do this with each future oil change! I reset the B1 maintenance using the “Reset” button on the steering wheel - had to hold it for a while - guessing at least 15 seconds - did not have to go into the infotainment center. Great video - thank you!

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Ted Baxter I’ll have to try that steering wheel button reset next time, thanks. The ziplock bag tip has been working out great

[@markmendoza2353]

Some tips to be less messy, use aluminum foil to wrap it around the frame/cross member. Use a quart size zip lock bag and cover the old oil filter as you unscrew it, all the old oils will go into the ziplock bag.

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

thanks. i've done a couple more oil changes since this video, and kind of figure new ways along the way and wrapping the oil filter with a plastic bag helps.

[@Manueljunior_chino1]

Thanks genius

[@FalconWing1813]

If you do a google search for a magnetic drain plug removal tool. That will help keep your hands all clean.

[@jtopete7126]

If you do an oil change with the engine warm or hot the oil will release in that speed, but if you do an oil change with the engine cold it would solve your problem.

[@ZonaLiberArte]

Does it only take 5 quarts or 5.7 quarts? I have seen both.

[@Clam73]

Advice from someone with a '17 Ridgeline...Once you start to loosen up the oil filter a bit, put a gallon ziplock around it and take it off. Put a rag or make an aluminum foil chute to the pan underneath to catch any residual. I do the turn the tire to the right and access the filter through the wheel well method to change the filter.

[@merlingt1]

Brilliant idea! Just did this method with ZERO mess.

[@nicolasroselli6952]

@@merlingt1 Zip lock...now we're talking.

[@blackericdenice]

Y didn’t u check the level?

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

i did. But not everything needs to be film ;-)

[@blackericdenice]

@@ReneLopez-qc2vx So it does have a dipstick? My sister said her 2014 didn't have one. I told her it did.

[@letswatchutube5132]

I don't even own the pilot but this video was entertaining, good work!

[@ishmo3269]

Great video! Any issues with VCM and oil consumption? Thanks!

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Thanks. Im currently 140k miles in, and haven't seen issues with VCM or oil consumption. HOWEVER, i've had annoying issues with the computer. At around 100k, the Emissions light comes on intermittently. No solution to fix it from dealer. This past year, every possible warning light has come on. Doesnt affect driving or anything...just really annoying. No solution from dealership. Took it to a local shop, and they diagnosed the issue was an outdated software. I had two choices, replace the computer for $8k or reflash it for less than $300. Had it reflashed, warning went away. That last only about 10 miles. Warning light are back on, and then disappeared 2 days ago. I miss the days cars didnt have all these computer management systems.

[@phillipgeddingsful]

@@ReneLopez-qc2vx My wife had problems with her 2016 Pilot. It was flashing several error messages (Stability Assist, Hill Start Problem,VSA problem,EPS) It was diagnosed as a cylinder 4 misfire at the stealership. The dealer said that it needed spark plugs for this issue. I told them to go ahead, the vehicle was serviced, and then picked it up. The next day the alarms came back up. I called and explained that we still had this problem. I checked the car with my scanner and found that the same error code that the dealer told me about was back on again (P0304 for cylinder 4 misfire detected. I did some research and found that there is a TSB 20-100 that references this issue along with a 10 year, 150K mile extended warranty. Warranty Extension: MIL Comes On with DTC P0420/P0430, P030x, and/or P219A/B (With Software Update) with the "P030x" referring to the cylinder 4 misfire that I had been having. After they performed procedure "B" (replacement of the fuel injectors) and giving me a refund for the spark plug replacement that didn't fix the problem, it's been 8 months now with no issues. They didn't seem aware that there was a TSB bulletin for this issue, so it paid this time to do a little research to find it myself.

[@jaurequi25]

I believe you need to put 5.7 quarts of oil unless I'm missing something 🤔?

[@papajo7316]

Great video. You do make it look easy. I would like to add one tip. I save a section of cardboard "larger the better" to place under the work area. If I spill any oil it lands on the cardboard. It makes clean up so much easier and I can reuse it about 6 times before I need a new one. Again thanks for the video.

[@codyduke008]

Tip for keeping oil in the pan...and off you. Put some ac filter material in you pan to prevent splash back and just drop the plug in the pan instead of trying to hold it

[@MinhTran-ei5dp]

Thanks for sharing your videos

[@martinmoss317]

Hi Rene I accessed my oil filter by pulling out some push rivets and peeling back the thin plastic engine cover under the wheel arch. I was looking for a way to stop the oil from the filter from dripping all over the frame. Really messy. Next time I may make a cardboard chute for the oil to direct it to the collector.

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

sounds like a great idea. let me know how that works out for you.

[@danielstapleton6017]

I remove the Right-Hand wheel to get access to the oil filter. Yeah, one more step to jack the car, but worth it. I started doing that on our 2003 Honda Odyssey years ago. Like Martin when he mentioned the chute, I cut the bottom off a milk jug, then cut a wide U-shape (when viewed with the jug upside down) out of one side (or across two sides) for access to loosen the filter with a filter wrench. With the milk jug cap on, the oil falls into the milk jug and doesn't spill all over the place.

[@johnmowry8541]

How tall are the ramps you are using. I can easily get under my Tacoma, but think I need ramps for our 2016 Pilot Touring. Thanks for the great video!

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

John Mowry From what I found, it raises the car 6 1/2 inches. Believe it or not, I did my first oil change on the pilot before I got the ramps. Not the easiest without it, but doable. Cheers!

[@johnmowry8541]

Thanks for the fast response.

[@kakrot3]

Honda's oil filter placement design sux.

[@MEOWMIX305]

I have the 2017 Touring. How many quarts do you have to use?

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Alphy Matt a 5 qrt jug will get you just past the first mark on the dip-stick. I added extra half quart to get to the full mark.

[@MEOWMIX305]

Rene Lopez thanks man!

[@CreAce22]

My girls 2016 Honda Pilot is averaging 15.1 miles per gallon, and I notice yours is doing 23.1. Is there something wrong with her car?

[@Rene-Lopez]

Cre I do a lot of my commute on the freeway, so my mileage efficiency is from that. It will dip down when I’m in a bit more stop & go traffic.

[@cutehumor]

She is a speed demon 😈

[@buddytaylor6983]

Does this use a crush-washer? And if so do you have to change it every oil change? Great video, kind of messy though.....haha

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

I put in a new crush washer every oil change. They're dirty cheap. Ya, i still haven't been able to stay clean with the oil filter swap...haha

[@joehyundaitech7961]

oil drain bolt torque spec is 29 ft bs

[@rontan8954]

Rene, thanks for the video, but it's entertaining how you change oil on the Honda Pilot. 1. You do not need a jack or lift, just slide under the car. 2. Turn the wheel all the way to the right, you will see the oil filter, which can be easier remove from the outside. 3. The amount of oil used is incorrect. 5.0 qt is too little. You will need up to 5.7 qt. preferrably 5.4 Love the mess you made with the filter.

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Ron tan thanks! Ya, my first attempt at an oil change I didn’t use ramps or a jack, but they do give me a little breathing room. And yes, I did discover after making the video that it needed an extra half quart to get the oil level right on the dip stick.

[@KingMe1]

What's the lb capacity for your ramps?

[@jtomtl]

I don’t do oil change at the dealership, in a third party shop, same or even better oil, skilled technicians

[@yongliang3397]

Hi Rene, nice job. I want to check if you have the Engine pan cover when you did the oil change? I did my today and i found the cover is missing? I have never have the car serviced at any where and this is the first oil change for the car. thanks so much!

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Hi Yong, no mine doesn't have a pan cover

[@yongliang3397]

Rene Lopez thanks. looks like they didn't install it on purpose to cut the cost. however, they do have it online for sale.

[@buddytaylor6983]

Where do you get the crush washers?

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

you can get them at any auto part store. Pepboys, auto zone, etc.

[@dareoooo]

hi Rene, thanks for the video how frequent do i have to change the pilot engine oil? manual is not really straight forward regarding this, it says every 5 K kilom under difficult driving conditions & every 10 under normal ones i was changing every 5 but then recently i made a long road trip under high temperatures & difficult conditions, when i took it to a proffisional 3rd party workshop after using oil for 7500 km they told me oil is still good & i could use it up to 10 K

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Hey Basil...Im on the side of the world that uses mile conversion, so based on your km conversion i would play it safe and change the oil after that long road trip. I alway err the side of caution if you are ever unsure. Motor oil technology has come a long way over the years, but going over 10,000 km between changes gets me nervous under normal driving conditions. In my opinion, i think motor oils that say good for 10k miles (in the US) / 16k km, is a gimmick...but again, that's just my opinion. Give yourself some piece of mind and change it. Cheers!!

[@dareoooo]

thanks for the advice Rene, I will take the safe side then & change it : )

[@danielstapleton6017]

The 2016's built-in maintenance schedule has you change the oil at about 5,500 mile intervals.

[@Resistculturaldecline]

No need to prefill the filter for various reasons

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

Nice vid, but about the led light died, only to you and me such thing happened. When you need it the most always something is there to go a bit wrong.🙃🙃😁😁😁

[@TangDynasty1983]

Thanks for the video. Is it gonna be any damage to the oil filter if I didn't preload them with some oil before screwing then on? Thanks again.

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

it's not crucial to preload, but it's better to start the engine with some oil in the filter versus empty. If the filter wasn't preload, the oil pump will have nothing in the filter to circulate the oil at first start up.

[@joethebet7177]

I will man up and DIY this oil change

[@im4udevco]

Thanks. I'm also messy anyway in changing oil

[@poohsouvannavong2944]

how much oil kuya?

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

5 1/2 quarts

[@lee1778730]

Bro where do you live to have a rooster alarm

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

Lol...would you believe los angeles? actually, about a half hour from the city. The neighbor behind my house has one of them as a pet.

[@k0p7185]

It takes some messes to build a kingdom. Go.. Rene.

[@therockjab]

Lol u made a mess but u got the job done !!!!!

[@rocajl34]

hahahahah clumsy as hell !! good work tho, you did accomplished a diy tutorial

[@BatSam948]

Love your clumsiness hahaha

[@Fadic4]

that oil filter placement is horrible.

[@ll8937]

this is why I buy EV

[@yeexiong09]

How many quarts dude👎👎👎

[@ReneLopez-qc2vx]

5.5qts

[@cesarurcino1394]

Nice thanks!!!!

[@kws1957]

Bad Design by Honda..