I have a 2005 honda Pilot and want to change the rear diff to a SCHAFFERS oil but not sure what the factory specs are. Does any one know? I don't want to put in the Z1 Fluid as it is big $$,like $55 a liter(this is the dealer price in canada).I hate paying big money for factory oils that are garbage.
2005 Honda Pilot diff fluid
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This should be listed in your owners manual. If you don't have an owners manual, the dealer should be able to help you. I beleive your rear differential takes GL-5 80/90 or 75/90 gear lube, NOT Z-1 ATF! But, you had better double check. I sure that others will chime in and help out also.
Originally Posted By: synman
I have a 2005 honda Pilot and want to change the rear diff to a SCHAFFERS oil but not sure what the factory specs are. Does any one know? I don't want to put in the Z1 Fluid as it is big $$,like $55 a liter(this is the dealer price in canada).I hate paying big money for factory oils that are garbage.
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This should be listed in your owners manual. If you don't have an owners manual, the dealer should be able to help you. I beleive your rear differential takes GL-5 80/90 or 75/90 gear lube, NOT Z-1 ATF! But, you had better double check. I sure that others will chime in and help out also.
Good to be cautious!
So far none of the above are correct.
The 2005 Pilot takes Honda VTM-4 differential fluid. I don't claim to know exactly what this GLS fluid is but I don't think Scheafer's has an equivalent.
I have a 2005 honda Pilot and want to change the rear diff to a SCHAFFERS oil but not sure what the factory specs are. Does any one know? I don't want to put in the Z1 Fluid as it is big $$,like $55 a liter(this is the dealer price in canada).I hate paying big money for factory oils that are garbage.
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This should be listed in your owners manual. If you don't have an owners manual, the dealer should be able to help you. I beleive your rear differential takes GL-5 80/90 or 75/90 gear lube, NOT Z-1 ATF! But, you had better double check. I sure that others will chime in and help out also.
Good to be cautious!
So far none of the above are correct.
The 2005 Pilot takes Honda VTM-4 differential fluid. I don't claim to know exactly what this GLS fluid is but I don't think Scheafer's has an equivalent.
VTM-4 is different from their Dual Pump fluid?
Walking out on a log - I think they are the same, but I could be out to lunch.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Board=47&Number=1332756
http://mypage.siu.edu/jeepster/vtm4.html
Looks like an ATF with a seriously robust additive package along with whatever friction modifier is needed to make the clutch pack engagement smooth. Most ATFs have Boron ppm's under ~140 and no zinc, and either Calcium or Magnesium but not both. Honda does their own thing and why I won't ever buy one.
http://mypage.siu.edu/jeepster/vtm4.html
Looks like an ATF with a seriously robust additive package along with whatever friction modifier is needed to make the clutch pack engagement smooth. Most ATFs have Boron ppm's under ~140 and no zinc, and either Calcium or Magnesium but not both. Honda does their own thing and why I won't ever buy one.
I even commented in that thread. How bad is my memory!?
You have a pornt.
Originally Posted By: tygger
Dealers around me want $40 per gallon.
look here: http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-VTM-4-Fluid-Pilot-Ridgeline__08200-9003.aspx
Dealers around me want $40 per gallon.
look here: http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-VTM-4-Fluid-Pilot-Ridgeline__08200-9003.aspx
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