P1000 Differential Oil Change Front & Rear - Honda Pioneer 1000

[CumminsPusher]

@Travis85 here’s the thread

 

[Admin]

 

[Smitty335]

The Pioneer 1000 differentials are pretty much similar to all other Hondas with the drain plug access through a hole in the skid plate directly on the bottom and the Front Differential Inspection cap on the front left and the Rear Differential inspection cap on the rear right of each respective differential.

Updated 3/15/18 for LE Models with larger differentials and oil capacities.

Differential Oil:
Use Honda shaft drive oil or equivalent hypoid gear oil SAE 80-90 weight.
- Front
---- 11.5 US oz at draining
--- 13.4 US oz at draining LE MODELS
---- 16.9 US oz at disassemble
- Rear
---- 15.9 US oz at draining
--- 18.6 US oz at draining LE MODELS
---- 18.6 US oz at disassemble

Tools needed are:

• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 17mm socket with 12" to 16" long extension for easier access. (I used two 8" extensions linked together) This is used to remove both inspection caps Front & Rear.
• 10 mm socket with a 4" to 8" extension to remove both drain plugs Front & Rear
• Drain pan to catch oil
• Funnel with extended tube to reach into the differentials. I use a version of this funnel from Walmart, it lets you turn the flow on and off as well as measured calibrations on the side: FloTool Measu-Funnel, 7pc - Walmart.com

Prepare the work area and the SxS:
Locate a safe and level spot to park the SxS.
Drive the SxS long enough to warm and mix the differential fluid. Around 15 minutes of driving slowly is enough.
Drive to selected level spot.
Insure SxS is in park.
Turn off and remove key

Step 1: Locate and remove the inspection / fill cap for the Front Differential on the front divers side of the machine between the front tire and bumper.

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Step 2: Locate the front differential drain plug through the skid plate access hole. place drain pan underneath drain plug and remove drain plug using 10mm socket.

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Step 3: Once all oil has drained re-install the drain plug into the front differential.

Step 4: Fill the front differential with approx. 12 US oz. of 80-90 weight hypoid gear oil meeting manufacturers specifications. When full the oil should just weep from the inspection hole as shown below:

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Step 5: Replace the front differential inspection / fill hole cap using the 17mm socket and extension by finger to ensure you do not cross thread the cap, they are fragile and can be broken if careless force is used. Finish tightening using the ratchet by grasping the head and twisting your wrist with minimal leverage, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the caps they can snap apart.

Step 6: Locate and remove the inspection / fill cap for the Rear Differential from behind / above the passenger side rear tire.

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Step 7: Locate the rear differential drain plug through the skid plate access hole. place drain pan underneath drain plug and remove drain plug using 10mm socket.

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Step 8: Once all oil has drained re-install the drain plug into the rear differential.

Step 9: Fill the rear differential with approx. 16 US oz. of 80-90 weight hypoid gear oil meeting manufacturers specifications. When full the oil should just weep from the inspection hole as shown below:
Note: I ended up adding nearly 19 oz. of oil to rear differential get it to weep out of the fill hole. I ended up using all 32 oz. for both front and rear differentials and they were not over filled.

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Step 10: Replace the rear differential inspection / fill hole cap using the 17mm socket and extension by finger to ensure you do not cross thread the cap, they are fragile and can be broken if careless force is used. Finish tightening using the ratchet by grasping the head and twisting your wrist with minimal leverage, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the caps they can snap apart.

Now you are all set and ready to hit the trail.
Good luck and be safe.

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If you need further help please post below.
If you see a error, mistake or something out of order please let us know so it can be corrected.
Note: We make no claims of accuracy. Please refer to the service manual for official details.

THANK YOU! When I unloaded mine new, into the shop it went and I checked all fluid levels, the front diff was low and the rear was high!

 

[joeymt33]

Do you guys think using this stuff would be fine?

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That’s what I use. I buy it by the gallon.

 

[ncognet0]

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Hey Jackal, I have a 2016 1000-5 what weight and brand of diff oil do you use?

 

[JACKAL]

Hey Jackal, I have a 2016 1000-5 what weight and brand of diff oil do you use?

Been using Lucas oil 75-140 synthetic in the differentials

 

[BBLASER]

In Arizona would 75-140 be any good? I am a little green on my oil knowledge. Avg temps I ride in range from slightly below freezing to 110*
Thanks for your knowledge

 

[JACKAL]

In Arizona would 75-140 be any good? I am a little green on my oil knowledge. Avg temps I ride in range from slightly below freezing to 110*
Thanks for your knowledge

It will be fine for any temperature range.

 

[russknight]

Been using Lucas oil 75-140 synthetic in the differentials

Did it quiet it down any? My rear diff is NOISY!!! Anyone using anything in particular that has reduced the whine?

 

[JACKAL]

Did it quiet it down any? My rear diff is NOISY!!! Anyone using anything in particular that has reduced the whine?

Synthetic oil and miles will quiet down the differentials. The style of gear cut Honda uses is noisier, but more durable.

 

[russknight]

Synthetic oil and miles will quiet down the differentials. The style of gear cut Honda uses is noisier, but more durable.

Any particular brand that works better than others? Or an additive perhaps? I have over 4000 miles on it.

 

[JACKAL]

Any particular brand that works better than others? Or an additive perhaps? I have over 4000 miles on it.

Answer is only 5 posts above.

P1000 - Differential Oil Change Front & Rear - Honda Pioneer 1000

@Travis85 here’s the thread

hondasxs.com

 

[russknight]

Answer is only 5 posts above.

P1000 - Differential Oil Change Front & Rear - Honda Pioneer 1000

@Travis85 here’s the thread

hondasxs.com

Possibly.

 

[BBLASER]

Thanks Jackal! I went ahead and changed my Diff oils today. They were pretty clean, but figured WTH I am bored during this shenanigans. I decided to try Royal Purple 75w-140. This definitely quieted down my ride. It actually has a completely different sound now when I ride. The high pitch whine is gone. Great "upgrade" Thanks again.

 

[Ugly]

Not sure about the Honda diffs but I have been using Royal Purple in my Honda Accord and not only does it help with engine nose but also increases the MPG by a few MPGs. I think it has increased lubricity over other motor oils.

 

[ncognet0]

Lucas oil 75-140

Thank you.

 

[AZRocks]

A little surprised---I'd swear the drive train is a little quieter after changing front and rear drives to Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-110. Only 800 miles on it, but it was manufactured over two years ago, so I changed the fluids. Drained oil had the gold metallic look we've all seen pics of here. Doesn't impact the high pitched engine whir, but that has quieted down with time. Of course, my truck runs quieter/better after an oil change, too . . heh, heh. Go away, stay at home order. I need to ride.

 

[helimech]

Amsoil is miracle juice, i started using it 40 years ago in my 185s and it made a noticable difference.
Been hooked on it ever scince

 

[russknight]

What is the capacity of the front and rear diffs combined?

 

[GlockMeister]

What is the capacity of the front and rear diffs combined?

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[russknight]

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Thank you!