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The manual does call for DEX-III. I have drained and refilled every 15K with DEX-III and for being a '97, it only has 88,000 miles on it. I was wondering if DEX-III is outdated lubrication technology and if there is something "better" that would be compatible that I could use. Is there such a...

What current, compatible ATF fluid choices do I have? thanks

FZ1 - I just purchased the Honda ATF-Z1 fluid directly from the dealer this past weekend, I have the shop manual, am very mechanically inclined, and the job of a simple drain and refill of the ATF seems no more difficult than an oil change. You suggest I pay the dealer to change the ATF fluid...

Thank you all for your posts gentleman. Indymac, The 09 Pilots have both a trans cooler and an oil cooler so maybe I am making a big deal over nothing. I do plan to drain the trans (about 3 quarts) and replace w/ fresh ATF-Z1 before making the trip. I plan to do this drain and replace on the...

So...it seems that all of the oils are comparable. Do any of them have a slight edge for higher temps? Remember, I have all of the described oils in my garage right now and am looking to choose the "best" hot weather performer for my application.

Gurney, What oil are you referring to? Also, I have all of these oils sitting in my garage right now and was just looking for the "right" one for higher summer temps. Thanks for all the replies!

Hi all, I will be doing some mountain pass traveling in the Pacific Northwest in a couple of weeks and have a choice of the following oils. The Pilot has 7K on it and I have already changed the FF to Castrol GTX 5/20 at the 4K mark. I know that the Castrol can go for another couple of thousand...

How much ATF (and what type) did the mechanic add to the generator when burning off the gas for long-term storage? thanks, Carl

The 09 Pilots have a trans cooler as standard. So, every 15K it will be.

Hi all, I have read here that I should regularly change the ATF due to there being some past intermittent problems with the Honda 5 spd automatic. Does this still hold true for the 09's? I normally change the ATF on my Subaru at 15,000 mile intervals. Is this same interval good for the Honda...

Just when I thought I had the grasp of motor oil...

My 97 Subaru Outback calls for DEX II or III; am I understanding the thread correctly that I can use more modern fluids and not damage anything?

How does the GTX 5W20 compare?

Hi all, I will be changing the oil for the first time in my '09 Pilot at around the 4,000 mile mark and am looking for a dino 5W20 with a high moly content. It seems that the Chevron and Havoline were tops a couple of years ago in moly. What's the field looking like nowadays? thanks

Hi all, I am the lucky owner of an '09 Pilot that has about 500 miles on it right now. I am a believer in changing the factory fill at 1k miles (I would be replacing the factory fill with GTX 5/20 or Havoline). There seems to be some info out there related to a "special" Honda factory fill oil...

Thanks for all the responses!

Hi all, There is a bewildering amount of info and knowledge represented here!! I have been using the search function for the past hour but don't seem to be finding what I am looking for. If it's already been posted before, my apologies and please help me find the old thread. I am looking for...