Honda Ridgeline / Pilot 6 speed Transmission Fluid and Filter Service. Maintenance Minder.
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Honda ATF DW1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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2017, 2018, 2019 Honda Ridgeline 6-speed transmission Maintenance Minder code '3' service.
Koolbob, Is one of the best tutorials on RUclips easy instructions and clear video quality, thank you.
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Thank you Sir, one of the best tutorials on RUclips clear video well explain step by step
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Great video Coolbob. Your lighting was outstanding. So easy to see.
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I bought a 2018 Ridgeline RTL-E a year ago and after watching your videos changed the transmission fluid and filter, transfer case fluid, and differental fluid. I'm 76 years old and your videos were very helpful. Thanks. Love the Ridgeline by the way.
Thanks so much. I was dreading going to the dealership on their schedule and buying parts. Amazon and you to the rescue!
I don’t even own a Ridgeline but this video caught my attention. Very detailed and straight to the point. I don’t like how this truck looks, but in my search for a midsize truck, my search keeps bringing me back to the Ridgeline because of what I truly will be using the truck for. I may end up getting one. Outstanding video!
Take one for a test drive, it looks awesome from behind the wheel. The cabin is as large and wide as a full size, it rides great and the mileage is good.
Great presentation ! I enjoyed the peaceful tone so much that I watched it entirely without even owning a Ridgeline haha
LOL! Thanks for watching, and now you know how to change the transmission fluid on a Ridgeline, should you ever buy one!
Well done Koolbob! Did my ATF and filter this weekend. Your video confirmed my procedure and added confidence for me to be able to complete the job. Did not know about the tab inset on the dip stick. Saved me about $250 versus taking it to the dealer. All it cost me was parts and my time. Thanks!
Awesome! Congrats on doing the fluid change yourself and thanks for letting me know the video was helpful!
Did mine today. Thanks for the tutorial. Big hands, hard to get to that filter but much cheaper than letting the dealer do it.
That was one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen. My 18 Ridgeline has 30K miles on it. i did a trans drain & fill at 10K and just completed the 30K service which included another drain & fill. Mine doesn't have the judder - probably because I serviced it so early on. i had no idea there was an external filter. I decided I'll do another trans service at 35K and include the filter with that service. Thank you for the fantastic video sir!
Thanks for watching and leaving such kind comments. I'm sure your Ridgeline will last for many years with the great service it's receiving.
I cannot tell you how valuable this will be when I take my 2019 Ridgeline to the dealership to have the talk about the tc judder TSB. No one in the service department ever seems to be able to read my printed copies, Now I can be like it look it up on RUclips. Subscribed!
I'm hope the video helps! I'm happy to report that the single fluid drain and fill has solved my judder problem. I think I caught it early and from what I have read on the forums, it's pretty rare for any parts inside the transmission to be damaged when the fluid breaks down and the juddering begins if you change the fluid right away. So much fluid stays in the torque converter, that Honda recommends three drain and fills, but one did the trick for me.
Great video. Only thing I'd add for all of the systems' fluid changes is that while you crack open the drain plug to ensure you can get it off right at the beginning- do the same for the Fill plug or you might find yourself in a pickle if you can drain the system but not fill it back up afterwards. Great video!
Amen to that! I think the guys at the factory tighten the snot out of the fill plugs just to tick off the mechanics.
Just came back to give kudos. Got my 2017 in April with 53k miles and had a light hesitation between 1st and 2nd. Followed your procedure and it's driving so much better!
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know the fresh fluid helped!
Thanks! Your video was very helpful especially when it came to the removal of the filter. It seems that when you do replace the filter, you have to add more than just the 3.3 qts. It makes sense when you think about it. The filter has to be refilled again as well as the lines that you just drained. In my case. I put exactly all 4 qts back in since that was what I had in the drain pan. I measured what came out by exactly filling up an empty milk gallon. Sure enough, 4 qts was dead on to the "Hot" proper level.
Thank you SOOOO much... just did same to my '17 Ridgeline (fluid and filter)... your detailed instructions gave me confidence I could do this myself and save some $$ by avoiding a trip to dealer. After fluid change (truck only has 47k miles on it), no more judder (which had become more and more noticeable/annoying/worrisome)... thx again for posting this!
NOTE: the phillips 'screw/bolts' seemed to be a P3 (not a P2). Using P3 tool seemed to work way better for me.
Thanks for watching, I'm so glad you took the time to let me know the video was helpful! Thanks also for the tip on the Phillips head bolts. I had a P2 bit that had a blunt tip and fit well, but next time I'll try a P3. The Honda TBS for the judder calls for the transmission fluid to be changed three times. Changing mine only once did the trick for me, but time will tell if changing the fluid one time was sufficient since my judder was just barely noticeable. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment!
@@Koolbob2 I only changed the fluid once as well (and filter)- and, after three successful road tests, I'm convinced the judder issue is completely gone... I plan on changing the fluid (no filter, just fluid) every 1.5 yrs (my mileage is barely 10k a year so this is prob overkill but hopefully that solves judder forever. Also why in heavens name do auto mfgs use a variety of screws/bolts/plastic to attach these skid plate to the car??? Why not use the same screw type... this thing had 5 diff types of connectors (4 bolts, 2 silver bots, 2 long bolts, 2 stubby plastic, 2 taller plastic)... what a PITA trying to remember where they all go! Thx to your video showing org location, I was able to correct some of my reattach mistakes - so thx again!
@@mmInPA I think your plan to change the fluid every 15k is a great idea. I'm assuming Honda has a reason for using so many different fasteners on the splash guard, but I sure don't see why they did it the way they did. Take care!
Very helpful... even though i driveva 2012 pilot
Another suggestion is to level out vehicle with a floor jack in rear. This will allow more fluid to exit. I measured mine and I was just short of 3 liters removed.
Great video start to finish. Very thorough and detailed. Thank you.
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Yep, the backside shows a very high level of the dipstick of my Honda Pilot. But the side that said "hot" appears to show the correct level. I was searching for a video that addresses that issue. Thank you for the clarification and the overall video.
One of the best maintenance videos I've seen. Excellent camera work and well paced. My 2017 Ridgeline was have the judder issue for a while before I came to realize what it was. Fortunately my dealer took care of it under warranty. But some day I will be doing it myself. This video will be very helpful.
VERY METICULOUS! And thanks 4 doin tha "If I hadit to do over again..." stuff... That's GOLD!
Hose pliers are super helpful in removing old hoses.
I do like buying tools, so I may pick up some hose pliers just in case I need them some day. :)
Excellent and complete. Thank you.
Amazing instruction and video! Thank you for taking the time to explain everything.
Thanks for watching and letting me know the video was helpful!
Excellent video with lots of fine details!!
Hi, your video is very good. It helped me a lot in my work, greetings from Chile.
Thanks for letting me know the video was helpful!
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Great video, Thanks for the tip about the screws, but more over, about the dip stick notch. I would have never caught that. One concern, I've added 3.75 qts of oil. but it still low on the dipstick (just below the lower hole), I'm wondering if it is because it is cold, low 30's and I'm not getting the oil hot enough. I did change the filter. NO leaks detected so far after driving 12 miles.
I always buy an extra quart just incase anyway because I'd rather have it sitting on the shelf in the garage than wish I had just a bit more fluid at the end of a project. If you changed the filter then you will need a bit over 3.75 to refill. I idled my truck in the garage until the cooling fans kicked in and then checked the level before driving, I had to add a bit more. I also checked the fluid after a short trip around the neighborhood and a week later, just to be sure I had it just right.
Thanks for this video it is very helpful. Wanted to let you know there has been an extension of warranty for the 6 speed transmission... Service Bulletin 23-078 when you get the error p0741. I believe many of the problems folks have had with this torque converter are a result of this piston issue in the bulletin.
Thanks for the Service Bulletin number, I heard there was an acknowledgement that there may be an issue with some torque converters. Knock on wood, the fluid change last year eliminated the judder and so far it hasn't returned.
Thank you very much,very good video and clear in what you were doing. Bless you.
Thanks!
This is a great video.
Excellent presentation...great attention to detail
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Gr8 vid there. Good to know they have an external filter. I have. 2019
My Honda dealer wanted almost $300.00 to perform what was done on this video a full flush was between $400 and $500. I asked the service rep about changing the filter and he swore there was no filter on this transmission! BTW, Honda does not recommend performing a full flush. Getting the filter off was a true PIA.
Glad to hear the video was helpful! Honda does recommend changing the fluid, and if the transmission is acting up, they recommend drain and refill three times, but they do not recommend hooking up transmission to a machine that 'flushes' the transmission. Even though it's not a recommended procedure, I have heard that some Honda dealerships have flushing equipment and try to upsell their customers on having the transmission flushed!
@@Koolbob2 I meant "drain and refill 3 times" not flush. They don't flush because evidently they want the friction material from the clutch packs to remain in the transmission to provide more firction for the packs.
I can't understand how anyone has a problem with the drain bolt. I guess eat some Wheaties lol. I've done several and it never gave me a problem. Very good video though.
If you would add about 4oz. of Lubegard additive, which is designed especially to keep shudder from being a problem your shudders could be over. I have used it in three Hondas in the last 20 years and have not had ANY shifting problems with any of them, 4-5, or six-speed. Lubegard power steering additive can also be beneficial for smoothness, which should reduce wear, as well. Give it a try!
Great thanks !!
Is the splash guard really necessary to re-install or is it Honda’s way of discouraging home maintenance?
I think it serves two purposes; #1 Airflow, better airflow under the front end and reduced turbulence behind the radiator for better cooling #2 Splash reduction, keeps the accessory belts dry.
Do you have a video on how to change the oil?
Not yet, but I'll make one the next time I change the oil!
I was able to get the bottom hose loose from the filter but not the top any suggestions? Thanks
Is the hose stuck on the filter? If that's the case, grab the hose with some pliers and twist it back and forth to break it free, once you can rotate it on the filter tube you can also try gently squeezing the hose with the pliers just past the end of the end of the filter tube while pulling it away from the tube.
Awesome work sir & a great video. I noticed a couple of floor jacks that looked as if they are helping to steady/soupport the truck. Is that the case? If so how are they positioned? Thx!
Yes, there's a small plate welded to the sub-frame under the engine that's designed to be a jacking point, that's where the big floor jack was used to raise up the front of the truck until I could just barely get underneath the truck (the front wheels are still on the ground). I then placed a couple of jack stands on the tabs where you would normally place the OEM jack so I could remove the big floor jack and get it out of the way.
Very good, Many-Thx! I'm want to try DYI On my 2019. She's got 36.5K, ATF smells fine & has a good level of fluid. Tranny service hasn't popped up om maintenance minder but I'm noticing a faint tack fluctuations from time to time. No leaks or any big deals (yet). Any advice would be greatly appreciated sir. I just don't really know who to trust with service.
@@philchristmas6818 I've been on Ridgeline Owner's Club forum since getting me first Ridgeline back in 2012. Several of us with 2017, 18, 19 Ridgelines have noticed a very slight flutter that goes away for a year or two when we change out the fluid.
I'm at 45k miles and still haven't been prompted my MM to change out the transmission fluid. The flutter returned last month, very slight and only when I'm accelerating gently on a very slight incline. I made an appointment with dealer to have them investigate 'judder', but it's barely detectable and unless the service tech is really paying attention they might miss it. I got to the dealer and diagnostic fee is $200 or change fluid is $225. I told them to change fluid, but now I have it on record that there was a judder and they changed the fluid ahead of schedule.
@@Koolbob2 Gotcha, I appreciate your time & attention. Thanks for the insight on the MM too. I guess I'm leaning a bit heavy on the MM & what Honda engineering says vs. real life. I'll get the service bulletins you mentioned in your awesome video & keep my eye on the tack.
I use ramps to ease access. Then I jack up rear with a floor jack until car is level. You will get more old fluid out this way
Gr8 video I was reviewing it again. Where is the full bolt if I did not want to fill via dip stick . Is it anything like the 2007 Honda odyssey? Because I have one of those and have changed it. It’s good Honda made the filter external so you don’t have to drop the pan to change it .
Thanks @dfields9511! If I remember correctly the fill bolt is down low on the driver's side near the firewall, I think it's about 18-20mm with 'ATF' stamped on the top. I took one look at it and decided to fill mine via the dipstick. :)
@@Koolbob2 that's where it is also on the 2007 Honda Odyssey with 4sp trans. and its marked ATF on it also. the times when I have done a drain and fill on the Odyssey I filled thru that Bolt since it was easy to access and I used a Funnell extender flex line to reach it. Funnell externer was like $1 at wallyWorld
thanks
This is excellent. Is there a way to automatically get notified whenever a new service bulletin for your model year of Ridgeline is released? I’m about to buy a 2023 and want to stay on top of everything. Thanks!
Thanks @armandosinger! Honda will notify you if there are any safety related recalls, but as far as I know no auto manufacturer shares service bulletins with car owners, only service technicians. There are lots of owner's forums on the internet and Facebook pages dedicated to particular car models. Some are really good, some less so. I have found www.ridgelineownersclub.com to be very helpful, www.driveaccord.net is decent if you won a Accord. You can also google for service bulletins for your vehicle to find a good source that post service bulletins. Once you find a good source you may want to check that website from time to time if they don't have the option to sign up for updates. Whenever I find a service bulletin for one of my cars I print it and stick it in a file. You never know when it will come in handy since some dealership technicians don't keep up with service bulletins as well as they should or pretend to not know about them so they can tell you 'your car isn't broken, they all do that' or bill you for extra hours and parts to fix the problem.
Great video - do you think there is any impact to having only the front of the truck jacked up off the floor in terms of being able to drain all the fluid?
Yes and No." Yes", maybe an ounce or two more may drain out if the truck were perfectly level. "No", many quarts of fluid remain trapped inside the torque converter and transmission anyway, even when the truck is perfectly level, so I'm not really concerned. In order to change 'most' of the fluid, Honda recommends changing the fluid that does drain out with fresh fluid, driving a sufficient distance, and then draining, refilling and driving a short distance a total of three times.
I have a 2016 Pilot with the 6 speed transmission. Do you know would this be the same.
Thank you for your video, very detailed! How often do you change your transmission fluid? Also, what has been your long term experience with this 6 speed transmission, have you ever had any issues? Thank you!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I only have about 35k miles on my Ridgeline and I did notice a very slight bit of transmission 'juddering' under very specific conditions so I decided to change the fluid, even though it wasn't due according to the Maintenance Minder (MM). The juddering is completely gone and the shifts are much smoother with the new fluid. The 6-speed transmission wears out the fluid faster than Honda anticipated and I understand there is a software update that makes the MM call for more frequent trans fluid changes. Moving forward, I plan to change the ATF again in another 25-30,000 miles.
@@Koolbob2 thank you!
Mine doesn’t have a dipstick. Does that mean it’s sealed? How do I replace the fluid then?
Sorry @jasont4620, I am only familiar with the 2018 model, I'd recommend checking your owner's manual for more information. I would imagine that there's a drain and fill plug, even if there isn't a dipstick.
Thank you! Can you advise if the process is the same on a 2017 Pilot Elite?
Great video! What camera & smart watch set up is that?
I have a GoPro but haven’t found software to run it from the Apple Watch yet.
I'm shooting with an iPhone 13 Pro with a $20 wireless microphone I got off aliexpress and Apple Watch Series 8.
Looking at the Service Bulletin, it says this is a Warranty Item. It is covered for 8 years of 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. Am I reading this right??
Yes you are and in a perfect world the dealer would immediately agree to perform the service free of charge and provide a loaner if they kept the truck overnight. If you are fortunate enough to have a good Honda dealer nearby they may agree to change the fluid or even fill and drain 3 times, but I'm betting 'my' dealer wouldn't perceive the subtle juddering I began to notice, let alone perform any service to remedy the situation. Since the nearest dealer is 60-miles away and I'd have to rent a car to get home I decided it was easier to just do the drain and fill myself.
@@Koolbob2 I know exactly what you mean. I always get an uneasy feeling when I take my vehicles into the dealership for any service. That's why I do almost all of the service work myself. But I am going to at least see if they will do it under warranty first.
@@DaveCLL I hope they step up and resolve any issues you may be having. Please circle back and let us know how it goes.
Was it really necessary to replace ATF...?
it didn't really look that bad!
I have a 2020 ridgeline I can’t find a dipstick for the transmission can someone advise thank you
Did you run vehicle then check?
Thanks for watching, I cover the proper way to check the level near the end of the video. Just click this link to skip to checking the fluid level. ruclips.net/video/x0QFmmCaFf0/видео.html
I tried everything to get that filter off but without a lift couldn't do it.
Sorry to hear your filter was stubborn, Once I got the hoses unstuck mine was easy to remove and even easier to put the new one in.
@@Koolbob2 yeah, the problem was trying to get too clamp off. I was able to get the bottom one off and the bolt for the clamp but the top hose was impossible to get the clamp down
would this carry over to the 2020 6 speed on the Pilot?
@michaelengle9062 I am not certain, but I believe the Service Bulletin and fluid change recommendations would apply to the Pilots that share the same 6-speed transmission with the Ridgelines.
@@Koolbob2 Thanks. just did ours last night, and your video was really helpful. easier than an oil change for the most part (being a first timer on this one I did take a little longer just being careful). only thing I did differently than you was that I elected to approach the filter from the top. Only because I've had bad experiences with the stupid clips and fasteners on splash guards , LoL. had to remove the intake trunk and battery but it went pretty well. most time consuming part was chasing a dropped fastener that went AWOL in the engine bay but that's par for the course... thanks again!
@@michaelengle9062 Once you do it, you realize it's not as difficult as it sounds. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done and you probably saved $100 or more if you had a shop do the work!
No Amazon links for the tools?
Lots of places to buy the basic tools needed just search on line or walk into any Walmart, auto parts store, Harbor Freight, etc.
@@Koolbob2 Yeah but it's more convenient + you get Amazon referral right? Or do you not do the referral stuff?
@@JoshuaRichards2010 I've provided Amazon and Home Depot links to items in other videos and viewers get frustrated when products are updated and the links no longer work. It's kind of a no-win situation unless I were to continually keep the links up to date. I'll look into the Amazon referral payout, it might make it worth the extra effort.
@@Koolbob2 Yeah if you're getting paid (well, more than a pittance) it makes much more sense to update when needed occasionally. And to my recollection Amazon would even suggest alternatives if the product is no longer available, but I'm not sure if the referral would still remain in effect if that happened (I *think* so long as they make the purchase in the initial click chain it does? Ask Amazon haha).
Hard to add any superlatives to this video. Makes this job fool-proof.
Thank you!
Where did you get the yellow plastic tool?
Thanks for watching! It’s a body panel removal tool, you can buy a set at lots of places. I got mine at Harbor Freight.
@@Koolbob2 I got a set of those tools at Harbor Freight for about $8.00. They are very handy.