2021 Honda Ridgeline ATF Change - ZF 9-speed Transmission

2021 Honda Ridgeline ATF Change - ZF 9-speed Transmission - Also for Pilot and Passport

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10 ай бұрын

In this video I will change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in my 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD. This truck has the 9-speed ZF transmission, also found in the Pilot and Passport. Below you will find parts and tools on amazon, and general notes and specifications that list the fluids, cost, and torque specifications.
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GENERAL NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher $30.53/qt
Owner's Manual, pages 506, 575
Capacity 3.7 Quarts
Plugs with built-in gasket (if you want to replace)
Honda 06237-5J4-010, ~$32 each
No crush washer
Need 8mm hex / allen connection for 3/8" socket
Torque: 26 ft-lbs

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@6opekaso221 3 ай бұрын

Much better detail than most of these 9 speed transmission fluid change videos. Well done!

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@8xlaxx 7 ай бұрын

Dealer just quoted me $419 for this service. Gonna do it myself. Have a '21 RTL same color as yours,...I really like this truck.

@djtimd8434 3 ай бұрын

One of the Best HOW-TO's for any of my Honda's and their repairs. Thanks!!!

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Here is a link to my Ridgeline playlist: 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD kzfaq.info/sun/PL0pAqdmfaJaKsyPmo8gb0Mb-X9d3nU2WR

@echozulualpha 3 ай бұрын

Well done video with perfect details for drain and refill!

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@Ram14250 9 ай бұрын

Hey Paul! Good video! Thank you for posting! Fluid still looked fairly clean.

@PaulNaylor3 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, I found it kind of hard to tell since it’s got that greenish tint when it’s new and it looks kind of greenish black when I drained it. I agree it’s a good sign that it looked good.

@Ram14250 9 ай бұрын

@@PaulNaylor3Just did mine this morning. I'm at 22,500 miles and it was dirty, not horrible. That Honda 3.1 fluid smells like raw meat.

@dfjeansonnejr 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Simple and well informed. Thank you!

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ctbale1 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@davidwelty9763 4 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you!

@PaulNaylor3 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@DIYBIGMAN 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for posting!

@PaulNaylor3 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@patrikbrown4171 8 ай бұрын

Great video !!!

@PaulNaylor3 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@sladdster 8 ай бұрын

great share on transmission fluid procedure

@PaulNaylor3 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ernestomendizabal3721 Ай бұрын

Great job sir I learned a lot with your videos

@PaulNaylor3 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@downeys1 5 ай бұрын

Nicely done. I used to change my 2008 every 10K miles and never had a problem with it. I just turned over 10K with my new 23 Ridgeline and headed to get the new fluid which looks completely different.

@PaulNaylor3 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@anjelstube09 28 күн бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing

@PaulNaylor3 28 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!

@larryharris4313 12 күн бұрын

The dealership wanted over $400.00 to change the trans fluid

@PaulNaylor3 12 күн бұрын

Hopefully you can save some money & I hope the video helps you do that.

@danjoe22 4 ай бұрын

Nice video, you really know what you are doing. If I'm not mistaken you drained more out than you put in. Did you have to top it off after driving the truck around for a while?

@PaulNaylor3 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I drained out about 3.8 quarts and I put in 3.7 because that’s what the owners manual recommended. So, no, I did not add any additional fluid after adding the 3.7 quarts.

@smokinwithskruggs 5 ай бұрын

I know the plugs are expensive but you really should replace at least the drain one. The plastic washer is a one time crush only washer and you do take a chance at it seeping. Have actually seen it happen when DIY dont change it and bring there car into my shop for other work needed. If you decide not to spend the money i would at least put Hondabond or a silicone type sealer on the threads near the washer. Just a tip. Glad to see you doing it every 30k also. Highly recommended this also. I have done this service for customers at 60k because they don't want to spend the money because of the fluid price and the fluid is black. Nice video

@PaulNaylor3 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. My plug might be a little different than what you are referring to. There was no crush washer, just a built-in gasket.

@smokinwithskruggs 5 ай бұрын

@@PaulNaylor3 that is correct it is a one time silicone / plastic type and its made for one time use (per the dealer)

@larryjohns8823 27 күн бұрын

I have good luck just putting a little liquid Teflon sealer on the rubber gasket. Way cheaper that the $30 plug!😊

@davidwolkowicz3368 2 ай бұрын

Paul, did you exercise the transmission through the gears after you changed the fluid or just drive right off? Outstanding video bud!!

@PaulNaylor3 2 ай бұрын

Good question. If I were using the check bolt on the side of the transmission to fill the fluid until it started leaking out, I would have cycled it through the gears and then added more fluid until it started to leak out of the check bolt. The reason I did not do that is because I felt comfortable through research and the owners manual to just add a specific amount of fluid and it also closely matched the amount of fluid that was drained out.

@davidwolkowicz3368 2 ай бұрын

@@PaulNaylor3 Thank you, going to tackle this job tomorrow!!

@audithisworld24 25 күн бұрын

Does your truck have a transmission cooler, by chance?

@PaulNaylor3 25 күн бұрын

Although I am not familiar with it, your question prompted me to do some quick research. Yes, it appears that it does come standard with a transmission cooler.

@oscarg31477 4 ай бұрын

You didn’t have to do the whole VSA maintenance mode? I seen videos that say that you gotta do that

@PaulNaylor3 4 ай бұрын

No, I didn’t do it that way. I’m not very familiar with that.

@JJDuval 6 күн бұрын

That’s the official Honda procedure is to drain it and pump a few quarts into the side fill port put the cap on put it in the vsa service mode and start the car put it in drive and cycle thru the gears get it to a certain temp range then get back under it take the side fill cap back off and put more fluid in until you get a small trickle and then install a new side plug. What he is doing is just draining and measuring what he drained out and putting in what the owners manual says which was close to what came out, so in theory should be ok just not the “official Honda method “ which I would think could cause an warranty issues maybe

@jaypeetee26 8 ай бұрын

What torque wrench did you use?

@PaulNaylor3 8 ай бұрын

I have a Pittsburgh brand from Harbor freight as well as a Tekton: amzn.to/3QuQDsx

@Curb-N-Sign 7 ай бұрын

Please everyone make sure you use the correct jacks when jacking up and down your vehicle. I finished all my fluid changes and lowered the car in the front and the jack additional extender piece I had slipped and my jack went through the oil pan. Now I have to have my 2021 Honda Pilot Elite AWD towed and have a new oil pan installed. All because I tried to save a buck and do it myself which these videos were great by the way

@PaulNaylor3 7 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that! I’m glad you were not hurt.

@Curb-N-Sign 7 ай бұрын

thanks Honda wants 1k for the labor and $200.00 for the part so not going there. @@PaulNaylor3

@kevinwalls5857 3 ай бұрын

What about the transmission filter?

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

I do not believe this model has a serviceable filter.

@bokchoylochoy3857 9 ай бұрын

Is there an atf filter on this model,

@PaulNaylor3 9 ай бұрын

My understanding is that there is a filter but it is not one that is accessible or that is changed.

@sterlingayu Ай бұрын

@@PaulNaylor3 i've dug into that and from what i read, the filter is embedded inside the assembly, which means it's not replaceable unless you're rebuilding it.

@PaulNaylor3 Ай бұрын

@@sterlingayuThank you for the information.

@ctbale1 3 ай бұрын

The manual says to replace the plug, nobody does.

@PaulNaylor3 3 ай бұрын

You are right about the manual saying to replace the plugs. They were $32 each when I checked and when I called my local Honda store to ask about them the parts manager looked up the part number for me and said that they have never sold one and their service department has never replaced one. When considering the cost of the plug, and you see how well they are made, I think it’s a safe approach to reuse them unless you’re leaking fluid.

@ctbale1 3 ай бұрын

@@PaulNaylor3 I wouldn't replace them either. Probably 5 oil changes and it will still be fine. Especially the top and side ones. They sell non Honda ones on Amazon for 2 for $10. But the Honda ones are good several uses. Thanks again for doing the video. I was going to put 4 qts in and pull the side plug with the engine running with the tranny Luke warm but after seeing that 3.7 qts in the manual I like your method better!