2018 Honda Pilot Oil Filter in Murray, UT

Replacing both services together removes the debris collected by the filter while fresh oil is installed. The manufacturer’s published schedule for this model year specifies oil filter replacement every 20,000 miles. Service history and inspection can help determine whether maintenance is due sooner.

• The filter captures debris carried by engine oil.
• A loaded filter can open its bypass valve.
• The replacement filter is matched to the engine.

The filter is replaced alongside the oil so the lubrication system receives fresh oil and a clean filtration path. The technician checks the filter seal after operation to help verify that the service area remains leak-free.

• Filter matched to the engine's specification.
• New drain plug gasket or washer where the engine uses one.
• Inspection for leaks at the filter seal.

A loaded filter does not stop the engine getting oil; it stops the engine getting filtered oil. Drivers may notice an oil-pressure warning, a noisier-than-usual engine, or oil that darkens quickly after a change, although inspection is needed to determine the cause.

• Debris remains captured in an increasingly loaded filter.
• The bypass valve may allow unfiltered oil to circulate.
• Maintenance timing should be checked against service history.

The correct fit supports the filter seal and the intended oil-flow path. Larry H. Miller Honda Murray selects a filter for the engine actually fitted in the vehicle without relying on a universal fit. The engine’s specification and service inspection guide the replacement.

• Engine displacement: 3.5 liters.
• Engine configuration: V6.
• Filter selection is based on the fitted engine.

Installing fresh oil while leaving a loaded filter in place can leave debris in the filtration system and may allow the bypass valve to open. The manufacturer’s published interval for replacing this model year’s oil filter is every 20,000 miles. Service history and inspection help determine the appropriate timing.

• Fresh oil does not remove debris held by the old filter.
• A loaded filter may allow unfiltered oil circulation.
• Filter replacement is performed alongside the oil here.

The dealership is located at 5808 South State Street in Murray, Utah. Online booking lets you request a service visit for your vehicle, and the service team can address the filter, oil, seal, and post-service leak check together.

• Schedule appointment online.
• Call (385) 425-4756 for assistance.
• Review available service specials.