2019 Honda Passport Oil Change Guide

The 2019 Honda Passport uses the 3.5L J35Y6 V6 — a naturally aspirated SOHC V6 that's durable, clean-running, and requires quality oil. Honda's Maintenance Minder tells you when to change it, but knowing the correct spec and procedure ensures nothing gets missed.

What You'll Need

• Oil: Full-synthetic 0W-20 (Honda HTO-06 spec) — Mobil 1 0W-20, Castrol Edge 0W-20, or Honda Genuine
• Filter: Honda OEM 15400-PLM-A02, or Wix 57060, Mobil 1 M1-113A
• 17mm drain plug socket, oil filter wrench (65mm cap style)
• Drain pan (6+ quart), torque wrench, funnel

Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts (4.3L) with filter Drain plug torque: 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) Interval: Honda Maintenance Minder, or every 5,000 miles for short-trip/cold driving

J35Y6 — Key Notes

0W-20 is the spec. The J35Y6 has tight bearing clearances designed for 0W-20 viscosity. Using thicker oil increases cold-start wear. No oil dilution concerns (naturally aspirated, no DI).

Step-by-Step

1. Warm engine — 5 minutes.
2. Raise and support on jack stands.
3. Remove oil filler cap.
4. Position drain pan — drain plug is driver's side of oil pan, facing rearward.
5. Remove drain plug — 17mm, counterclockwise.
6. Remove oil filter — front of engine, driver's side. Filter wrench as needed.
7. Inspect drain plug washer — Honda crush washer: 90471-PH7-000. Replace if deformed.
8. Reinstall drain plug — Torque to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm).
9. Prep new filter — oil on O-ring.
10. Install filter — hand tight plus 3/4 turn.
11. Add 4.0 quarts 0W-20 — start engine 30 seconds, then shut off.
12. Check dipstick after 5 minutes — between MIN and MAX. Total capacity 4.5 quarts.
13. Inspect for leaks.

Maintenance Minder Reset

1. Press ENGINE START/STOP to ignition on (don't start)
2. Navigate: Vehicle Info → Engine Oil Life
3. Hold steering wheel Select/Reset button 10 seconds until resets to 100%

Troubleshooting

Oil light stays on after startup: J35Y6 takes 3–5 seconds to prime. If beyond 10 seconds, shut off and check oil level and filter seating.

Final Thoughts

Four and a half quarts of 0W-20, a quality filter, 29 ft-lbs on the drain plug, and a Maintenance Minder reset — that's the entire job. For more Passport and Honda V6 guides, browse everything at /blog or get the full library with an OwnerDrop Starter plan at $29.99/mo.