2020 Honda Pilot maintenance schedule

3.5L V6 i-VTEC (280 hp)LXEXEX-LMSRP $32,850

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
8k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (Maintenance Minder A) Check tire pressure and condition Inspect windshield wipers and washers Check all fluid levels
15k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation (Maintenance Minder 1) Inspect brake pads and rotors (front and rear) Inspect steering linkage, boots, and gearbox Inspect suspension components and driveshaft boots
23k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Replace cabin air filter (Maintenance Minder 4) Inspect brake fluid color and condition
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine air filter (Maintenance Minder 5) Inspect fuel lines and evaporative emission system Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts for cracks and fraying	View →
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace brake fluid (DOT 3 — Honda recommends every 3 years regardless of miles) Inspect spark plugs — iridium tipped V6 (inspect at 60k; replace at 90k is common practice on this V6) Inspect cooling system hoses and radiator cap Inspect rear differential fluid (SH-AWD models — VTM-4 or i-VTM4 fluid)	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace spark plugs — iridium, 6 plugs (Honda 3.5L V6 factory interval: 90k) Replace rear differential fluid — Honda DPS Fluid (SH-AWD; every 30k under severe service, 90k normal) Inspect serpentine drive belt for glazing, cracks, or fraying Inspect and flush power steering fluid if conventional hydraulic Inspect all ball joints, tie rod ends, and suspension bushings Inspect CV axle boots (3rd row access point for AWD propshaft)	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine coolant (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant — first change at 120k, then every 60k) Replace 9-speed automatic transmission fluid — Honda ATF-DW1 (every 120k under normal service; 60k severe) Replace serpentine drive belt Full brake fluid flush and caliper inspection Inspect and replace rear differential fluid (SH-AWD) Inspect wheel bearings front and rear Full suspension inspection — bushings, ball joints, strut mounts	View →

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