The Honda Pilot is a mid-sized sport utility vehicle that can be used for traveling, daily commuting, or light off road journeying. While the Pilot does get decent gas mileage for such a heavy vehicle, there are certain things that can be done to the sport utility vehicle to make it more fuel efficient. Making this vehicle more efficient does require some concentration and preparation, but if everything is done properly, the Pilot will be a more fuel efficient machine.
Unscrew the valve caps on all four tires. Using the tire gauge, check all four tires to make sure they are all at 32 psi, or pounds per square inch. If the tires are below 32 psi, use the tire pump to inflate the tires. Having properly inflated tires will allow the Pilot to get better gas mileage on the road.
Pop the hood of the Pilot by pulling the hood latch under the steering wheel. Open the hood and unscrew the oil lid. Using the rag, wipe off the oil that was on the oil rod and reinsert the rod into the oil compartment. Pull out the oil rod and check the oil level. If the oil is full, the motor will run smoothly, allowing for maximum efficiency. If the oil is low, add one or two quarts of motor oil into the compartment.
Check the air filter on the Pilot by popping the snaps on the black box that is encasing the filter. Remove the black casing and take out the air filter. If the filter is dirty, soak it under water and let it dry for a few hours or replace the filter.
Remove the original air filter and air filter compartment from the Pilot using the Phillips-head screwdriver. Unclip the oxygen sensor from the center of the intake pipe leading to the engine.
Lay out all of the parts the aftermarket intake came with. Install the aftermarket system by attaching the air filter to the top of the intake pipe. Secure these pieces with the accompanying metal clamp that can be tightened using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Attach the pipe of the filtration system to the engine by using the silicone connector that came with the intake. Insert the oxygen sensor to the new intake system.
Latch the air intake system to the Pilot's engine compartment using the included components. Check all of the pieces to make sure they are snug.
Turn on the Pilot and rev the engine a few times while listening for any air leaks. Drive the sport utility vehicle around the block to listen for any noises while in motion.
