Quick answer: Change Engine Oil on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot is rated Moderate and takes about 45 minutes. You'll need 9 tools for this job, and parts cost about $60. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Engine Oil |
— |
$40.00 |
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| Oil Filter |
15400-PLM-A02 |
$15.00 |
|
| Drain Plug Washer |
Honda 94109-14000 |
$2.00 |
|
| Oil Filter Gasket |
Honda 91301-PLM-A01 |
$3.00 |
|
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Prepare Your Pilot Touring
The 2016–2022 Honda Pilot Touring (3rd gen, 3.5L V6) takes SAE 0W-20 full synthetic, 5.7 quarts with filter (5.4 without). This is the TOP trim (Touring) — but the oil specs are identical to the EX (same 3.5L V6). If you're following this Touring-specific guide, the procedure is the same as the EX — but we'll reference your Touring throughout. You'll need: 0W-20, spin-on filter (M20x1.5 thread), new crush washer. Drain plug torque: 29 ft-lbs. The Touring adds luxury features, but the 3.5L V6's oil change is identical. Park on level ground.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I grab a 6-plus-quart pan for the Pilot — 5.7 quarts is a lot, and I've overflowed a small pan before. The cleanup took longer than the oil change.
2
Lift and Secure the Vehicle
Raise the front of your Pilot Touring and support with high-capacity jack stands (4,500+ lbs). Ensure it's level. Chock the rear wheels. The 3.5L V6's drain plug and spin-on filter (M20x1.5) are accessible.
3
Drain the Old Oil
Position a large drain pan (6+ qt). Remove the drain plug (29 ft-lbs on reinstall, new crush washer). Let the 5.7 quarts drain fully. The Touring's 3.5L V6 holds a lot — ensure pan capacity. The V6 is naturally aspirated — the oil should look normal. Let it drain 15 minutes. Your Touring's V6 is the same workhorse as the EX's.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I let it drain the full fifteen minutes — the Pilot's 5.7 quarts take a while, and I've learned the last bit out is the dirtiest.
4
Replace the Oil Filter
Unscrew the old spin-on filter (M20x1.5 thread). Clean the mounting surface. Install hand-tight plus a quarter turn. The Touring uses the same M20x1.5 filter as the EX — the top trim doesn't get a special filter.
5
Reinstall the Drain Plug
Reinstall the drain plug with a NEW crush washer. Torque to 29 ft-lbs. Wipe clean. Reinstall the undertray. Verify secure. Your Pilot Touring's 5.7 qt system needs a good seal — the Touring's luxury doesn't change the mechanicals.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I use a torque wrench at 29 ft-lbs with the new washer — I've seen what 5.7 quarts of oil does to a driveway when a plug weeps, and I don't repeat that.
6
Add New Oil and Verify
Add 5.7 quarts of 0W-20. Start the engine, run 30 seconds, shut off, wait 2 minutes, recheck. Your Pilot Touring's 3.5L V6 is the same proven engine as the EX — the 5.7 qt capacity is substantial.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Not allowing the engine to cool before draining oil, leading to burns or hot oil spills.
- • Over-tightening the drain plug or oil filter, causing damage or difficulty in future removal.
- • Using the wrong oil viscosity or type, which can affect engine performance and longevity.
