Honda Ridgeline Transmission Fluid Change

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Transmission fluid change on my 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
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This is a video of me doing service work on my vehicle. This video is not meant to be a how-to instructable for viewers.

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@xHMProductionx 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I was going to upload mine, but you basically covered everything. Although I want to mention two things, (1) you do NOT need to remove your air filter and hose, you can just break open the filler bolt with it in place (20" Socket Extension will give you plenty of room to break the bolt free), (2) you should probably open the filler bolt first so the fluid flows faster from the bottom and doesn't create a vacuum effect.

@s.benedetto2147 Жыл бұрын

I'm the original owner of a 2007 Ridgeline, now with 105K miles. As shown you don't have to remove the air filter box or air intake hose to reach the fill bolt, but having a skinny, long funnel makes the fluid change a snap. Honda recommends always changing the two washers (gaskets), but many DIY owners find that unnecessary. It's still good to have spares. BTW the refill capacity is 3.3 quarts, not 4.

@ccook03 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for walking me and my 9 year old son step by step...

@dustboy1978 11 жыл бұрын

FYI, the drain plug on my '09 is on the passenger side...confused the heck out of me for a minute. Thanks for the video, the rest of the info is very helpful.

@michaelwilson5335 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cuptain85. Very helpful. I like how you mentioned that it would "be easier" to do it on stands, instead of "being necessary", and how you specifically said, "in order to gain some room" about the air filter cover, rather than saying something like "you can't possibly do this without removing the air filter cover". That sort of attention to detail is lacking on many other videos I've seen. Probably because people don't really pay attention. ;) This video probably saved me $100

@cuptain85 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Might I add that having the truck on stands makes the videoing process MUCH easier, also!! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful!

@jeffsmith6775 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to do this short video on transmission oil change. I just bought a 2007 RL and want to catch up on the maintenance. Wasn’t sure if I would have to drop the trans pan to do it. Thanks Honda for giving us a drain and refill plug! Your video was much appreciated

@terrynewell5946 9 жыл бұрын

Most excellent video! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make the video, very kind of you.

@artist24seven1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I tried it and had no issues. transmission shifts smoothly and I saved a lot of money doing it myself. Thanks

@ekonig19 3 жыл бұрын

FYI, you should ALWAYS remove the fill plug before you remove the drain plug.

@MrRMB1 8 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you doing a video like this for us want to be DYI'ers. Gonna tackle this one next weekend. Thanks again.

@cuptain85 8 жыл бұрын

+Ron Barbour Glad it helps! No big deal really. Just be sure you're able to get the fill plug loosened before you drain :)

@dgriffin6074 5 жыл бұрын

Be sure you can loosen the filler bolt before draining the ATF; mine had been tightened without using a torque wrench and was partially rounded off; consider purchasing a replacement filler bolt before starting. You can replace the ATF using the dipstick tube but it takes a bit longer and a real skinny funnel. Regarding the replacement volume, I measured the drained volume and replaced the same. Also, if you use a long neck funnel and a long ratchet extension, no need to fiddle with the air filter housing. My Ridgeline had about 78000 miles and looked like the fluid had never been changed so I did a 3 volume exchange which I considered good insurance against premature failure.

@cuptain85 11 жыл бұрын

It was impossible to get a good camera angle of the work being done with the air filter box in the way. Plus when a few seconds of work provides copious amounts of space, i have found that it is more usual than not a wise investment. Good point about removing the fil plug first. An added bonus to that is that you won't have an empty transmission if you are unable to remove the fill plug or one reason or another.

@Clodbuster1977 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Made it easy as can be!

@cuptain85 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know

@keepitsimplestupid3012 Жыл бұрын

This video should be shown to all of the KZfaq mechanics. Perfection!

@jeffy-baby 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I did my 06 today.

@darlatc1169 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks So Much for the Info. ~ Just in Time for Mine to be Changed ~

@gg48gg 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Any way you can add some information on the trick to get the air box and hose out of the way?

@PNW_Sportbike_Life 4 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend; I'll be working on this this weekend.

@jerryswinehart4467 Жыл бұрын

very good and detailed video. I will have no problem changing mine. you might have commented that the 4 quarts only replaces that which is drained. I intend to do this at 10K intervals.

@axjohn 5 жыл бұрын

DIY Rule #1: ALWAYS remove fill plugs before removing drain plugs. Rule#2: See Rule #1.

@ZERO-fi8ip 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@robertberin4872 2 жыл бұрын

you can fill it through the dip stick with a less than $10 boat oil pump from Walmart

@mquist01 8 жыл бұрын

Thank yuuuuu for your video!

@spaldingmcintosh 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Very "to the point" video

@cuptain85 6 жыл бұрын

Spalding McIntosh thank you

@JhonGomz 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one today 06 Honda Ridgeline 198000 miles I will be doing this soon thanks

@ldawson103 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@str8mac842 3 жыл бұрын

Real nice video!

@markfoster5026 2 жыл бұрын

How many transmission fluid quarts does a 2011 Honda Ridgeline take?

@spaldingmcintosh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@manuelmedina8008 3 жыл бұрын

Great job cool

@vicnurvicnur2148 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@cuptain85 9 жыл бұрын

+vicnur vicnur thanks for watching!

@servantfortheking1 10 жыл бұрын

Have you had any Transmission problems with your 07? I have an 07 RTX, and I've noticed it downshifts kinda rough around 40mph.

@cuptain85 10 жыл бұрын

None at all. Have you changed the fluid before? And if so,wasit with genuine honda fluid?

@ClaudioalejandroIglesias-bs3yh 6 жыл бұрын

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@thomashowe9323 Жыл бұрын

You da man,thanks

@ROBBEAUDOIN66 9 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion regarding 07 ridge line reliability? I have a 03 civic with 200 thou k and she's still golden. I have a opportunity to get a 07 ridge line with150 thou on it. How's the reliability and does it stack up to other Honda products?

@cuptain85 9 жыл бұрын

Robert Beaudoin The Ridgeline definitely stacks up to other Honda products. I have just recently went over 140,000 miles with no issues.

@ajl9491 7 жыл бұрын

got 531,000 kms (332,000 miles) all original trans is starting to bang a bit getting into 1st and reverse

@williamb454 Жыл бұрын

Did it run and shift any better?? And is there a filter to change?

@cuptain85 Жыл бұрын

There wasn't any problem. Just scheduled service. There is, from my research, a "lifetime" filter that requires the transmission to be removed and disassembled for access.

@andywoessner1765 8 жыл бұрын

just curios to what brand of motor oil you use in the ridgeline?

@cuptain85 8 жыл бұрын

I'm personally a fan of Castrol GTX

@andywoessner1765 8 жыл бұрын

+cuptain85 thanks, great video

@cuptain85 8 жыл бұрын

+Ronald Woessner thank you!

@GrantZPrice 3 жыл бұрын

Odd they would put a crush washer on the fill plug.

@jimbola77 7 жыл бұрын

does not take a filter??? cool!!!!

@seth3209 Жыл бұрын

This video showed it had no air filter 😢.

@nishvut7030 8 жыл бұрын

hello, is there any automatic transmission service for ridgeline? i heard there are special set of parts like filter, o-ring and honda genuine fluid etc all in one box? does it really exist?

@cuptain85 6 жыл бұрын

nishvut the filter is inside the tranny...like you would have to remove the tranny and disassemble it. I advocate for using all genuine Honda fluids. Thanks 🙂

@mehedihasanroney 5 жыл бұрын

How much (litter) fluid need to as I am going to change the ATF for my 2006 Ridgeline?

@cuptain85 5 жыл бұрын

Get the genuine Honda fluid from your dealer

@mehedihasanroney 5 жыл бұрын

How much fluid need to 4 litter or more or less. ?

@FrancoCastro 5 жыл бұрын

You need a US Gal, which is a bit under 4L however if you go to a honda dealership they sell it by quarts. Be sure to buy original honda fluids, specially for the differential and transmission.

@roachcoachhelis6387 3 жыл бұрын

So the 2007 Honda Ridgeline does not use a transmission filter ??

@cuptain85 3 жыл бұрын

It has one, but you have to disassemble nthe transmission to access....so it does not have a serviceable filter...

@roachcoachhelis6387 3 жыл бұрын

@@cuptain85 right on thanks 😊

@juanvaldez8120 10 жыл бұрын

10 Q Mr. Cuptain that was easy for me at just save $299. labor +parts

@Akuma_Raou 6 жыл бұрын

we can't see inside the places you putting fluid etc...

@cuptain85 6 жыл бұрын

The fluid goes in the fill port. I show taking the plug out of the fill port at 8:15 🙂

@christianhidalgo7835 9 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the genuine Honda transmission fluid?

@TIKIMAN198 8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Hidalgo You can't. Only the 1% can. Sorry :/

@cuptain85 8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Hidalgo Any Honda dealer will have it available at their parts department

@danielchanpark5748 8 жыл бұрын

+Christian Hidalgo I purchased form Amazon.com

@MegaReviloo 8 жыл бұрын

hey I just had to remove the transmission to repair an oil leak,nothing was done just the oil leak... it the fluid was changed for the original that's all but after everything was installed again it seems that it it's stuck on third reverse seems fine but can't make it to accelerate o" D " nor 1 or 2 the vsa lights are on also the "D" keeps blinking what can be done? I'm just going back to the shop for warranty. ..pls help

@cuptain85 8 жыл бұрын

only thing I could think of is a wiring connector not reconnected? maybe a wire pinched?

@MegaReviloo 8 жыл бұрын

+cuptain85 yup that's what everyone keeps telling me too... thanks

@denisepoitras5531 Жыл бұрын

Whatsboutthefilter

@cuptain85 Жыл бұрын

Resdthecomments?

@joerico9461 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit Bobby

@thefastandthefurious1 4 жыл бұрын

Your hands look 20 but your voice sounds 50 lol thx for the video

@zroger73 11 жыл бұрын

The transmission fluid drain plug moved from the driver's side to the passenger's side in '09. A drain and refill calls for 3.5 quarts, not 4. Honda recommends installing new crush washers on all drain and fill plugs once they are removed. It is also recommended to use a torque wrench to apply the proper torque to the plugs instead of guessing or getting them "tight enough". It is not necessary to remove the engine air filter cover. The fluid change can usually be performed without jacking.

@cuptain85 11 жыл бұрын

Honda calls the tranny filter a "lifetime filter". It is not necessary to change it, although it is possible. The transmission is required to be removed and the case opened up. That is why I did not change the filter! I will also add that my truck had approx. 115,000 miles at the time of this first fluid change and still doesn't miss a beat!

@jameslee2105 5 жыл бұрын

wow , im thinking of doing mine with only 30 k miles on it .

@IIISWILIII 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be a dummy like me and pull the wrong drain plug. There's a plug on the other side on the bottom of the trans facing straight down. That's the transfer case fluid. I drained it and flooded my at with new atf fluid then took a 200 mile trip 😬 AT overheated and I almost ruined it

@michaelwilson5335 11 жыл бұрын

Yah, I imagine. Focus is a bitch sometimes!