DifferenTIAL FLUID CHANGE

Changing the Rear Diff Fluid is a pretty fast and easy change on the 2005 Honda Pilot. Overall there is no reason that it could not be completed within one hour.

Get all the stuff you will need before you drain the fluid
The 3.78L jug of VTM-4 fluid and replacement washers are the most important items but a small pump is also beneficial
That is the drain plug....take it off last
That is the fill plug....take it off first
Remove the fill plug with a 3/8 drive ratchet. You should have the oil catch pan in place when you do this
With the filler plug off remove the drain plug....definately have the oil catch pan in place
Oil is pink....check the condition
After cleaning the drain plug, i use thread sealant, but the thread sealant is optional
Put a new crush washer on the drain plug
Install the drain plug and torque it down. I went to 35 foot pounds
Start to pump in the differential fluid
Keep pumping until the fluid is at the level of the filler plug. You can tell this when fluid is running out of the fill plug
After putting a new crush washer on the filler plug, and maybe thread sealant, install the filler plug and torque it down. I went to 35 foot pounds
Bring the old fluid to recycle centre
Check for leaks as you drive around a bit

Tools required

1 large container of Honda VTM-4 Fluid – From Honda
2 x New washers – From Honda
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