2021 Honda Ridgeline 30k Maintenance - ATF, Transfer Assembly, and Rear Differential Fluid Changes

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  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 10 месяцев назад +4

    I'm considering buying a Ridgeline and I always like to see what the maint is like before hand since I prefer to DIY most things. This isn't bad at all. This is an extremely thorough tutorial. Well done!EDIT: I did the first driveline service on my '24 Black Edition yesterday at 10000 miles (I like to do the first fluid services early) and it was actually pretty simple. If any part was challenging it was the rear differential. I used a hand pump that just screws onto the bottle and my shoulder is aching today from all that pumping in an awkward position. I should've got one of these syringe style pumps, but I ordered one for future changes. I plan to keep this truck for decades and I'm glad these important maint items are fairly easy to do, although Honda fluids are way too expensive, especially their ATF 3.1.

  • @martyconnour8690
    @martyconnour8690 Год назад +4

    Sure glad my nephew Paul paid close attention to the mechanical advice I gave him back in the day!

  • @peterciarroni8920
    @peterciarroni8920 Год назад +6

    Great video! Kodos to your wife for doing a great job filmimg!!

  • @HollomanUFOLanding
    @HollomanUFOLanding 4 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely fantastically helpful - thank you so much! Given me the confidence to do this work ourselves.

  • @jpearson1725
    @jpearson1725 Год назад +4

    Your video was super helpful! I just serviced my 2021 Ridgeline today, did the transmission, rear diff, and transfer case. Your attention to detail was excellent I took some notes and knocked it all out in like 1.5 hours because of your detailed video. Thank you so much, keep the content coming, I just bought this ridgeline like 1 month ago so I appreciate any helpful pointers from an experienced owner.👍

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад

      Thank you for the encouraging comments! Here is a link to my Ridgeline playlist:
      ruclips.net/p/PL0pAqdmfaJaKsyPmo8gb0Mb-X9d3nU2WR&si=WgEnqug3SxWzZHMy

  • @raymondreiff8170
    @raymondreiff8170 11 месяцев назад +2

    I just did all the oil drains except brake fluid on our 2020 Black Edition, Rear diff fluid the transfer case and transmission fluid, I used fluids from Rock Auto made for this unit, I used the fluid from Germany made for ths 9 speed green fluid Pen something forgot the name of it, Yes it's expensive oil, Also the Daul pump fluid for the diffs is light pink looking fluid, Mine had 3-1/2 Qts drained trans fluid that's what I replaced, Also using Amsoil for for engine oil 0-20W of course every 5000 miles. This is probably the best Video for doing this Job properly 🇺🇸👍.

  • @Paso-Robo
    @Paso-Robo 2 месяца назад +1

    Just called my dealership to get the parts to do this, they are at $55 per quart for the ATF. I like to buy local, but definitely going to purchase online. Great video, thanks so much.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  2 месяца назад

      The fluid for the ZF9-speed is expensive but that does sound too high. Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 was $30.53/qt when I did the work in this video.

  • @satberhoxhaj3347
    @satberhoxhaj3347 10 месяцев назад +2

    i have never seen green trans fluid that must be something new great video

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you. Yes, you are right. Transmission fluid is usually red. This is for the ZF 9-speed.

  • @NRP1991
    @NRP1991 Год назад +3

    Man I am so glad I found this video. And you probably saved hundreds and it only costed you a little bit of your time thank you man happy new year and happy Honda

  • @javig5045
    @javig5045 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow that was a very detailed and helpful tutorial, the hardest part is not having lift but you saved a ton of money doing it yourself, I imagine at a garage it would of been a few hundred dollars in labor....thanks.....Javi G.

  • @Zukilover305
    @Zukilover305 Год назад +2

    Awesome my man... Simply AWESOME! Thank you for a COMPLETE...COMPLETE listing of all the items.. UNREAL!.. Great job sir....

  • @PorfirioCastro
    @PorfirioCastro Год назад +1

    Mannnnn, just did these this past weekend on on my very first screw, the Transmission top fill screw it was so tight that it partially stripped on the way out. Took hours to get that badboy out. I almost gave up but after that everything else went very smooth, Thank God!. I think the dealer used their impact to tighten all these on my truck last time it was serviced, it was apparent from how distorted the crush washers were on the other oil changes.... Thanks for the detailed video!

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад

      You’re welcome. It’s frustrating when whoever did the previous work over tightened and didn’t follow torque specs or use common sense.

  • @davidwelty9763
    @davidwelty9763 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice truck! My hats off to you for doing all this outside in the summer, in the south. I live in Florida, I know what that’s like.

  • @ToasterCowboy
    @ToasterCowboy 11 дней назад +1

    Kewl dog in background! These are such great trucks

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  11 дней назад

      Love my dog 🐶 and my truck! 😃

  • @HeRulesAlways
    @HeRulesAlways 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this excellent step by step video. So far I have only had to change the oil on my '23 but look forward to changing the other fluids now.

  • @BrianMoser-p2i
    @BrianMoser-p2i 26 дней назад +1

    Very nice helpful video, thank you Paul.

  • @tomroy4656
    @tomroy4656 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video and a well done job. Thank you! And thanks for the links to Amazon.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you and you’re welcome!

  • @frankdonato8377
    @frankdonato8377 2 месяца назад +1

    By far one of the best how to car videos! BTW is it correct that the rear diff fluid needs changing every 7500 miles?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! My understanding is to change the rear differential fluid every 15,000 miles.

  • @stevehaley5031
    @stevehaley5031 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great Video, I appreciate the work involved to make it.

  • @dougrock9395
    @dougrock9395 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you I appreciate you giving a free maintenance schedule have you ever use Lucas oil products and additives before because I hear they have been around for 80 years and all the vehicle marine and aircraft manufacturers have used older products with amazing results to make equipment and vehicles last a lot longer run cooler and cleaner

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  11 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome. While I agree that Lucas makes good products, I don’t recommend using additives unless you are experiencing problems or have extremely high mileage. I purchased my vehicles used, but with low mileage, and I use quality fluids and change them on a schedule so I won’t have problems with build-up or neglect. I hope that helps.

  • @michaelpeters7396
    @michaelpeters7396 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great Job, Very helpful!

  • @philchristmas6818
    @philchristmas6818 4 месяца назад +2

    Wonderful video sir, thanks so much for your insights and sharing the experience with us. You make that look like something I would like to try. I'll check into the attached supply item list and watch this a couple more times before I jump in. I thought the MM code system was designed and engineered to tell when it time for these services yet you stated it's a 30K fluid service on all three components, why it that?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words. The 30,000 mile maintenance intervals for the automatic transmission & transaxle fluid are what I practice. I believe it’s also consistent with Honda recommended intervals and these components are so critical to the life of the vehicle that I would rather change them at this interval than wait for the maintenance minder code. This is just my personal preference. For the rear differential I change that every 15,000 miles but once the vehicle reaches 60,000 miles I plan to also go to a 30,000 mile interval on that. The reason for that is that by 60,000 miles it is well broken in and there are hardly any metal shavings on the magnet at that point. Again, this is just my personal preference and I’m sharing with you what I do.

    • @philchristmas6818
      @philchristmas6818 4 месяца назад +1

      @@PaulNaylor3 I understand now & I totally agree with you. Thanks again so much for everything & having scribbled to your channel I'll get to see more of your videos too. Keep up the great work sir & have a safe & Happy Labor Day!

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      You’re welcome!

  • @cyber_sal
    @cyber_sal Год назад +3

    Super helpful video Paul - thanks to you (and your camera crew 😂) for investing the time and effort to share this content.
    Question: I’ve seen other videos where they change out the ATF filter when they change out the fluid. Do you recommend doing that as well? Thank you 🙏

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад +2

      You’re welcome! I’m not sure if this transmission has a serviceable filter. For those that have an accessible filter, they’re usually good until at least 90,000 miles.

    • @rackemmm1947
      @rackemmm1947 Год назад

      the 9spd trucks don't have a serviceable filter. 17-19 with the 6spd had a serviceable filter

  • @jonathantolbert4176
    @jonathantolbert4176 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I have a 17 BE ridgeline and a 16 honda pilot touring. Ill be buying the fluid pusher. It looks super easy to use.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад

      Glad to hear. I hope you use the link in the description. It helps me out at no cost to you. Thank you.

  • @daveholte7658
    @daveholte7658 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi Paul
    Just getting ready to change all my fluids on my 2023 BE
    There is no actual dipstick for the AT correct?
    Seen your playlists you developed for other topics for us diy guys
    Outstanding videos!!
    Thanks

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  3 месяца назад +1

      You’re welcome! You are correct about there not being a dipstick for the 9-speed ZF transmission.

  • @jonwinship9099
    @jonwinship9099 Год назад +1

    Excellent video. My only complaint is that the undercarriage needs rust like my Northern New England 2017 Ridgeline. 😂

  • @omarcaban9917
    @omarcaban9917 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great video thanks ,what is the recommended service on transfer case and dif on this year ridgeline ?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  11 месяцев назад +1

      I’m changing the transfer case fluid every 30,000 miles when I change the transmission fluid and I am changing the rear differential fluid at 15,000 mile intervals. I am not positive about the recommendations and can’t remember if I found them in the manual.

    • @omarcaban9917
      @omarcaban9917 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@PaulNaylor3
      Okay I appreciate everything take care and enjoy truck !

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  11 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome. Here is a link to the rest of my Ridgeline videos if you are interested:
      2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD
      ruclips.net/p/PL0pAqdmfaJaKsyPmo8gb0Mb-X9d3nU2WR

  • @LAP1050
    @LAP1050 2 месяца назад

    Great job 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍🇺🇸

  • @dane5896
    @dane5896 10 месяцев назад +1

    I went on the NHTSB website to look for recalls on my 2019 Ridgeline. There is one for a faulty fuel pump. Never notified by Honda about the recall. I called the dealer and they won't let me make an appointment, because they don't have fuel pumps. They don't know when they will get the parts. Another recall is coming out for faulty engines. 😥😡😠

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  10 месяцев назад

      That’s concerning that you never received a letter from Honda. Have you ever been contacted by them before? I’m wondering if they have your correct address because when your vehicle has a recall they are required to send you a letter in the mail. You may want to reach out to Honda directly to make sure they have your correct info, ask them why you were not notified, and when they will have the parts necessary to complete the recall. You shouldn’t have to go through all that but sometimes things aren’t done the proper way and it’s frustrating. Hopefully the engine recall will not affect your vehicle or mine. I also have a 2019 Pilot.

  • @daveholte7658
    @daveholte7658 4 месяца назад +1

    Outstanding so very helpful and professional information!! I made notes on my cell phone when I am ready to change all fluids
    Curious what miles you did your first changes at?
    Do all 3 fluids at same
    time of miles?
    Thanks again for all your outstanding commitment!!
    My 2023 Ridgeline is at 19,000 miles currently

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      Thank you for the kind words. I recommend the following maintenance intervals (miles):
      Oil change & Tire Rotation: 5,000
      Rear Differential, Engine Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter: 15,000
      Automatic Transmission Fluid & Transfer Case: 30,000
      Coolant: 100,000
      The rear differential and transfer case fluid are for AWD (all-wheel-drive) models only.

    • @daveholte7658
      @daveholte7658 4 месяца назад +1

      @@PaulNaylor3 great information for me to save. When you mention transaxle. Is this the same term as mentioned in your video as Transfer case? Thanks

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад +1

      I should have said transfer case. I went back and edited my earlier comment so it would be correct. Thank you.

    • @daveholte7658
      @daveholte7658 4 месяца назад +1

      @@PaulNaylor3 I have always enjoyed doing maintenance and mechanical work in all my stuff. Your videos surely inspired me even more to do even later in my life. Thanks for all your You Tubes for us do it yourselfers.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      You’re welcome.

  • @adaleparker1956
    @adaleparker1956 6 месяцев назад

    I love your video. Thanks for sharing it. I do have a question can you take a pump and fill it through the check point bolt and not even remove the top fill bolt?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  6 месяцев назад

      Yes, that should work. That would be similar to how the rear differential fluid is changed.

  • @jonathanshewbridge4402
    @jonathanshewbridge4402 6 дней назад

    Nice video. Very good job.

  • @chriswernke4824
    @chriswernke4824 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the great video. I have a 2021 Ridgeline which will require the 30K service soon.

  • @scarymuttstudio662
    @scarymuttstudio662 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very Helpful. Thanks!

  • @LoMeyer
    @LoMeyer Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video! Maybe I missed it, but I was expecting you to talk about and show procedures after the ATF fluid has been changed. After an ATF change, I start the vehicle and shift through the gears with a 10 second pause between shifts after filling the fluid to ensure the fluid has been distributed throughout the transmission so the vehicle is ready for the road. I've read that you can put the Honda vehicles running the 9 speed in maintenance mode to perform this operation. I'm curious what you did and to hear your thoughts. Note that the transfer case and rear differential should not require any post installation steps to be road ready in my experience but perhaps there are steps you follow for those changes as well.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад +3

      Good question. The process you are describing about starting the vehicle and shifting through the gears is good for when you are using a check bolt to determine how much fluid to add. So, if you don't know how much fluid it takes, but you know it's approximately 4 quarts, you may add 3.7 quarts, remove the check bolt, run through the gears a few times with your foot on the brake, turn the car off, add fluid until it runs out of the check bolt, then put the check bolt back in and you would know you had the correct amount of fluid. When you know how much fluid to add, you do not need to go through this process. In our case, we know we took out 3.8 quarts, and the owner's manual says 3.7 quarts, so I am confident with 3.7 quarts. When you add in the right amount of fluid it is ready for the road. You don't have to do anything before you drive it. I hope that answers your question. I appreciate your comment and hope you enjoy the channel content.

    • @wydopnthrtl
      @wydopnthrtl Год назад +4

      Over my 30+ yrs of DIY'er trans fluids drain / refills and full flushes... (including ZF transmissions) it really comes down to trans line or valve body removal. If you do something that causes the fluid in the torque convertor or main unit to bleed air in and/or drain fluid out... then yes you need to go through the process of priming the convertor and main body.
      For a simple drain and refill... when an engine is off... ignition is off.. and you drain / refill within an hour or so, there is no need to run through the gears as there was nothing that caused the rest of the trans to drain.

  • @kylecole2607
    @kylecole2607 4 месяца назад +1

    Do tou have the part nymbers for the crush washers?
    Did you order everything from a website or pick up at local dealer?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      Check the video description for part numbers and amazon links to purchase.

    • @kylecole2607
      @kylecole2607 4 месяца назад

      ​@@PaulNaylor3 thanks. Didn't see the washers in the links before.
      Where did you buy the fluid? I found it online for a good price but it's $80 shipping

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      I purchased my ATF, Transaxle, & Rear differential fluid at my local Honda dealer. Their prices are typically very reasonable. I like to stick with Honda fluids for these three maintenance items.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  4 месяца назад

      I realize prices change but, just to give you an idea, I paid $31 a quart (need 4) for the transmission fluid, $11 a quart for the rear differential (need 2), and $21 a quart for the transaxle hypoid gear oil (need 1). The transmission fluid is expensive because it takes different fluid than the six-speed that it replaced.

  • @normansimonsen1203
    @normansimonsen1203 Месяц назад

    I have a 23 Ridgeline RTL.
    I appreciate you producing this video.
    So, I'm wondering... could anyone pull the Transmission Fluid, out, through the top fill location, using that giant syringe 💉 you have ?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Месяц назад +1

      If the transmission drain plug had a magnet that would not be advised because you wouldn’t be able to clean the magnet. However, with this transmission not having a magnet on the drain bolt, I would think you could. The shape of the transmission seems like you could get almost all of it with a fluid extractor. It would be very important to measure what you took out and put that same amount back in if you were to do it that way. Great idea.

  • @jasoncharles6980
    @jasoncharles6980 5 месяцев назад

    So is there no Front differential service on these? It’s me again - Im getting ready to do the 30,000 mile service on my 2021 Honda Pilot.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  5 месяцев назад

      The three areas: ATF, Transaxle, & Rear Diff cover everything on the AWD.

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  5 месяцев назад

      Also, here are all my Pilot videos (Be aware my Pilot has the 6-speed transmission where my Ridgeline has the 9-speed): 2019 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD
      ruclips.net/p/PL0pAqdmfaJaIqgV3DFyf-2NFO0CtCdcAT

  • @AlejandroOller1159
    @AlejandroOller1159 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @beaumkl
    @beaumkl 9 месяцев назад

    Don't you also have to replace the transmission filter when replacing the atf fluid?

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  9 месяцев назад +1

      I do not believe this model has a serviceable filter.

  • @elvisdiclo4673
    @elvisdiclo4673 Год назад +1

    Great video!
    Question: did you use the same “syringe” for both the diff and the transfer case, or you used a different one. If the same was used, how did you clean it? I’m planning on doing those 2 soon to my Pilot.
    Thanks!

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад +3

      Yes, I did use the same fluid extractor for both jobs. The Mityvac fluid extractor is easily cleaned as the plunger unscrews from the syringe leaving it wide-open to be flushed with water where it can dry in between uses. When you are doing a job like this all at one time, as long as you have the fluid extractor basically empty with just some residue inside the tubing, you wouldn’t have to clean it since you were going from one lubricant for the transfer case to another lubricant for the rear differential. The small amount of residue is going to be insignificant so you may prefer to not clean it until after you were done with the rear differential.

    • @elvisdiclo4673
      @elvisdiclo4673 Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot!! Much appreciated!

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад

      You’re welcome

  • @wydopnthrtl
    @wydopnthrtl Год назад +2

    ATF... interesting how after only 30k miles its that dark.
    I'm a died in the wool believer of changing ALL fluids on a regular basis.

  • @salvatorediiorio800
    @salvatorediiorio800 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very Nice......Thank You!!

  • @renardmills718
    @renardmills718 Год назад

    Question are there places that you can rent time for a car rack lift

    • @PaulNaylor3
      @PaulNaylor3  Год назад

      Not that I am aware of but you could always search your location to find out. I would think the liability involved would prevent most places from doing that.