What transfer case fluid for '06 Honda Pilot 4WD??

[VK56VD]

I'm planning to do the transmission, differential and transfer case fluid change on our '06 Honda Pilot EX 4WD.


I am having a hard time finding the correct fluid type for the transfer case as Honda does not sell the genuine stuff. On various forums, I am reading people using GL-5, GL-4, 75W-90 and 80w-90 fluid. When I look at the Amsoil website, it lists the following:

Transfer Case,.....GL-4
Above 0°C......90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Transfer Case,.....GL-4
Below 0°C......80W-90
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90
Transfer Case,.....GL-5
Above 0°C......90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Transfer Case,.....GL-5
Below 0°C......80W-90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube


Which should I use?

Thanks

 

[Audi Junkie]

There is a special fluid. My dealer has it right out front. If you are under warranty...

 

[VK56VD]

If it's not too much hassle, can you please find out what your dealer carries as I am unable to get any answer from my local dealers. The car is under warranty with only 13k miles on the odometer.

 

[Ls_Dx]

Spartuss, what does the owners manual specify???

 

[VK56VD]

Nothing mentioned in the owner's manual regarding the transfer case.

All I saw was differential and transmission info.

 

[VK56VD]

I do know Honda wants a Hypoid Gear Oil. From my research, the Honda Service manual recommends SAE 90 above 0 degrees Fahrenheit and SAE 80w-90 below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

What fluid would fit the Hypoid Gear Oil spec and 80w-90 spec?

 

[Audi Junkie]

I'll check it out.

 

[VK56VD]

I'm going to go with the Amsoil Severe Gear 75w-90 fluid. It fits the Hypoid spec and the 80w-90 spec.

Anyone with suggestions, objections, please chime in.