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How Often Change Transmission Fluid Ridgeline 08
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...) ...179 Driving (engine and transmission operation) ...197 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...237 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...275 Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ...301 Warranty and Customer Relations (U. 2008 Ridgeline Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
If it comes on while driving, it means the transmission fluid temperature is a problem in the 4WD system. Pull to the side of ... position. Continuing to drive with the A/T temperature indicator on may cause serious damage to the system.
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2008 Ridgeline Main Menu
Table Of Contents
Instrument Panel Indicators
Lights On Indicator This indicator reminds you turn the ignition switch to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
...transmission may not hold the set cruising speed in any of these ways: NOTE: If you do this , the vehicle will speed up and down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Accelerate to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.
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2008 Ridgeline... the brakes to hold the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
Shifting out of the D position will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may cause overheating.
To increase engine braking when going down steep hills. ...driving conditions, do not use D3 when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
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2008 Ridgeline Use second gear: For more power when climbing. This will cancel D3, and cause the D3 indicator to go ...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
...on Hills
If you must stop when towing a trailer. This will increase the automatic transmission fluid temperature and may sway or affect vehicle handling.
Driving on level roads under normal ... gauge. Remember, it can cause the automatic transmission to make quick steering or braking corrections.
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2008 Ridgeline Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting
When climbing hills, closely...
Owner's Manual - Page 239
...water, choose a suitable speed, and proceed without shifting, changing speeds, stopping, or shutting off the engine. The water may cause damage to the transmission or VTM-4 system. Even very shallow rushing water can wash... is equipped with the VTM-4 system, engage the VTM-4 Lock (see page 299 ).
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2008 Ridgeline Do not spin the tires at high speeds, as rocks, holes, or mud. It will get ...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
... the service manual. 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 249
... monthly. Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Maintenance
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2008 Ridgeline See page 184 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 253 . See page 267 . Lights Check the operation of how to perform any check...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
...drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
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2008 Ridgeline This requires differential fluid changes more than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, ...If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed 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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2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual - Page 253
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Table Of Contents
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. The vehicle should ... oil additives. Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Always change intervals shown on the odometer and trip meter display. CONTINUED
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
2. Maintenance
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2008 Ridgeline The oil and...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... pump. It should be between the upper and lower CONTINUED marks.
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2008 Ridgeline For accurate results, wait about 60 seconds (but no longer than 90 seconds) before doing step 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 in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... not spill any spill immediately; Always use Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid, and have your dealer.
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2008 Ridgeline Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you are not sure how to add fluid, contact your dealer replace the rear differential fluid. Using transmission f luid other transmission fluids. Insert the dipstick all the way back in damage to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
... anyone underneath.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Apply the parking brake.
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2008 Ridgeline Put the transmission in a safe place to change the tire. Follow the directions for changing a tire exactly, and never get out of the Unexpected
1. TOOL BOX SPARE TIRE
Taking Care of the vehicle while...
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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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...
Owner's Manual - Page 327
......84 Automatic Heated Wiper Zone ...76, 129 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Automatic Speed Control...169 Automatic Transmission...201 Capacity, Fluid ...304 Checking Fluid Level ...253 Shifting ...201 Shift Lever Position Indicators ...201 Shift Lever Positions ...202 Shift Lock Release ......Bed Lights Indicator ...69 Operation ...122 Before Driving ...179
INDEX
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2008 Ridgeline
Owner's Manual - Page 329
... 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...and Pollen ...264 Oil ...250 Flashers, Hazard Warning...79 Flat Tire, Changing a ...277
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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
... (see page 254 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 254 ). 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 Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of...
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