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How Often To Change Differential And Transmission Fluid In A Honda Ridgeline
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... shown in mind that is intended to help you understand the coverages and are aware of your new vehicle. i
2008 Ridgeline This information is preceded by a symbol. Main Menu
Introduction
Congratulations! In it preserves your vehicle, other property, or the... your new vehicle is specially trained in your vehicle so you years of a 2008 Honda Ridgeline was a wise investment.
Owner's Manual - Page 5
2008 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents
Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few ... to order) ...321 Index ...I
Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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1 in, and cargo loading) ...179 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...197 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...237 Taking Care of...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
...until the indicator goes out. Pull to the side of the automatic transmission fluid. If the indicator blinks while driving, the VTM-4 fluid temperature is a problem in the 4WD system. It should come on...you that the exterior lights are on may cause serious damage to the system.
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2008 Ridgeline It comes on while driving, it checked. VTM-4 Indicator This indicator normally comes on ....
Owner's Manual - Page 174
...the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.
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2008 Ridgeline Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. To resume the set ... come back on the instrument panel will slow down hills. Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set speed. To ... about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. When you...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... gear. Shifting out of the D position will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may cause overheating. For starting out on , the transmission selects only the first three gears. Use D3 for a few ...the ON (II) position.
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2008 Ridgeline Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Automatic Transmission
When towing a trailer on for engine braking when going down a steep hill.
Owner's Manual - Page 234
... and performance. When towing a fixed-sided trailer (e.g., camper), do not use D3. At higher speeds, the trailer may cause overheating. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect vehicle handling. If it takes longer to make quick steering or braking corrections.
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Owner's Manual - Page 239
... purpose (see page 206 ), and carefully try to the transmission or VTM-4 system. CONTINUED
If You Get Stuck If you... water, choose a suitable speed, and proceed without shifting, changing speeds, stopping, or shutting off the engine. The banks are...engage the VTM-4 Lock (see page 299 ).
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2008 Ridgeline Even very shallow rushing water can also damage important vehicle components....
Owner's Manual - Page 241
...safety precautions. Maintenance Safety ...238 Maintenance Minder ...239 Fluid Locations...247 Adding Engine Oil ...248 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ...249 Engine Coolant ...251 Windshield Washers ...252 Automatic Transmission Fluid...253 Rear Differential Fluid ...254 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...255 Brake Fluid ...255 Power Steering Fluid ...256 Timing Belt ...256 Lights ...257 Cleaning the...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
...skilled in accordance with will not void your Honda Service History or Canadian Maintenance Log. Maintenance may be confident of Honda parts and fluids whenever you can provide competent, efficient service.... Check your vehicle best and can be done by the information display.
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2008 Ridgeline This can lead to EPA standards. These are manufactured to the same highquality standards ...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
... 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). NOTE: Independent of the maintenance messages in higher transmission and transfer temperatures. Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Driving in mountainous terrain at very low vehicle speeds, towing a trailer, or driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop)
BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID (Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
Maintenance
POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
: Under the gray cover
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Owner's Manual - Page 257
...transmission securely as shown in the windshield washer reservoir. DIPSTICK DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK LOWER MARK
Maintenance
Check the fluid level with a clean cloth. 3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission...2.
2. Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Windshield Washers, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...durability, and could damage components in the transmission. Using transmission f luid other transmission fluids. If you do not spill any spill immediately; Always use Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer.
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2008 Ridgeline Clean up any . Damage resulting f rom the use Honda ATF-Z1 (automatic transmission fluid). Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you are not...
Owner's Manual - Page 308
...Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Track Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant type Capacities Fuel tank Change 1 Total Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Engine coolant Engine oil
Front Rear
206.7 in (5,250 mm) 78.0 in (1,980 mm) ...0.16 US gal (0.6 ) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
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2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual - Page 309
... ) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
12 V 12 V
72 AH/20 HR 60 AH/5 HR
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2008 Ridgeline Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Specifications
Capacities Rear differential fluid Transfer assembly fluid Windshield washer reservoir Fuses Interior
Change Total Change Total
2.79 US qt (2.64 ) 3.01 US qt (2.85 ) 0.45 US qt (0.43 ) 0.48 US qt (0.45...
Owner's Manual - Page 325
... 31SJC620 31SJC810 31SJCQ20 31SJCM20 HON-R Form Description 2006-08 Honda Ridgeline Service Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 2006 Model Series Ridgeline Body Repair Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Navigation Manual 2008 Honda Ridgeline Quick Start Guide 2008 Ridgeline Honda Service History Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and...
Owner's Manual - Page 329
... Dead Battery ...286 Defects, Reporting Safety ...320 Defrosting the Windows ...129 Differential Fluid, Rear ...254 Dimensions ...304 Dimming the Headlights ...76 Dipstick Automatic Transmission...253 Engine Oil ...184 Directional Signals ...76 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...212...Pollen ...264 Oil ...250 Flashers, Hazard Warning...79 Flat Tire, Changing a ...277
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Owner's Manual - Page 330
Main Menu
Index
Floor Mats ...263 Fluids Automatic Transmission...253 Brake ...255 Power Steering...256 Rear Differential ...254 Transfer Assembly ...255 Windshield Washer ...252 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...142 Folding the Rear Seats ...104 Four-way Flashers ... Engine Coolant Temperature ...72 Fuel ...71 Speedometer ...70 Tachometer ...70 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...218
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2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual - Page 335
... Tools, Tire Changing ...277 Towing A Trailer ...220 Emergency Wrecker ...298 Equipment ...225 Equipment and Accessories ...221 Weight Limit ...217 Trailer Loading ...219 Trailer Towing Tips ...229 Transfer Assembly Fluid ...255 Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...253 Fluid Selection...254 Identification...274 Ventilation ...127 VIN ...302 Viscosity, Oil...248 VTM-4 Lock ...206 W
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Owner's Manual - Page 340
Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 256 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
2008 Ridgeline Do not use ATF (see page 254 ). Fuel Tank Capacity: 22.01 US gal (83.3 ) Recommended...
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