What Code A Means for Your 2024 Honda Pilot
Maintenance Minder code A on your 2024 Honda Pilot tells you to replace the engine oil only. You do not need to change the oil filter or do other services with code A alone. The display shows this code as your oil life drops to 0%.
Your Pilot measures oil life from 100% down to 0% based on your driving. Short trips speed up the drop. Stop-and-go traffic does the same. Cold starts, towing, and hot weather make oil life fall faster. Most owners hit code A at 7,500 to 10,000 miles. Your miles vary with your habits.
The system warns you early. At 15% oil life, you see a message. At 5%, it gets urgent. Past 0%, it shows negative miles. Drive too long without a change, and oil thickens. This cuts protection and boosts wear. Long delays lead to engine fixes that cost $2,000 to $5,000.
Oil Specs for 2024 Pilot
Use SAE 0W-20 full synthetic oil with API certification. For oil only, you need about 5.4 quarts. Add a filter, and it takes 5.7 quarts. Check your owner’s manual for exact details.
Many owners swap the filter anyway for extra peace of mind. If you do, the code changes to B.
Common Maintenance Codes
| Code | Service Needed |
|---|---|
| A | Engine oil only |
| B | Oil and filter, plus checks |
| 1 | Tire rotation |
| 2 | Engine and cabin air filters |
| 3 | Transmission fluid |
Codes combine. A1 means oil plus tires. A2 adds air filters to oil. B1 covers oil, filter, rotation, and inspections.
Steps to Handle Code A
- Check your dash: Write down the full code and oil life percent.
- Book service: Change oil before or at 0%.
- Pick right oil: Get 0W-20 full synthetic that meets Honda specs.
- Filter choice: Stick to A or upgrade to B service.
- Reset after: Use the dash menu to set oil life back to 100%.
- Log your data: Note miles and dates to track your pattern.
Sidekick tracks your Pilot’s codes and sends reminders before oil life hits 0%.