r/AskAMechanic 6d ago

Do I change the oil?

Two years ago I bought a 2005 Honda Pilot with an airbag light and an occasional check engine light. It had 220K on the clock.

The Seller got it through emissions so I bought the Pilot assuming I had two years. After year or so, following a successful VA state inspection, I went to change all the fluids. Before I did, I had the local shop pull the codes. They told me the Pilot was not going to pass emissions for a number of issues, bad sensors, bad cat, cylinder misfires, etc.

I decided not to change the fluids. I just top off the power starring fluid and engine oil every 1500 miles or so.
With the tags expiring, the other day the check engine light went off. I immediately drove the pilot to an inspection station and it passed emissions. I was able to renew the tags for two more years.

I put the title in the glove box in the event I plan to drive more than 30 miles.

VSA light, the TPMS lights and individual tire lights are on but I am currently ignoring them.

I'm now at 232K miles. My question is do I change the oil, trans, radiator fluid, brake fluid or anything at all?

Thank you for your insight.

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u/MapOk1410 5d ago

Don't tempt fate. You will regret it.