Got an 07 Honda Ridgeline. About to do this also. Thanks for the vid. For anyone interested Honda recommends SAE 80-90 Hypoid type gear oil for this transfer case job. They charge about $50 per quart. But I was told by their parts department you can use any SAE 80-90 weight gear oil as long as it says "where GL-5 is specified." This covers vehicles where Hypoid type oil is necessary and will save you big money. On a separate note, The rear differential uses VTM-4 differential fluid. Do not use VTM-4 in the transfer case! I paid $65 for a gallon from Honda as that was the only size they had. Finally the transmission requires ATF DW-1 fluid. Honda no longer manufactures ATF-Z1 and has replaced it with ATF DW-1. Hope this helps.
I'm surprised they were going to charge you $50 for a quart of hypoid oil. Did you check any other dealerships? Mine was $20 and transmission fluid $10. I will say they were more expensive on crush washers though, and other dealerships only wanted .58 per.
Love the videos, I’ve got an 08 and your videos have helped me save a lot of money. It’s a confidence builder watching someone else do it first. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this! I like that you did fluid changes without using a jack or a lift. I have everything needed to change fluids (transmission, transfer case, differential, and motor oil) but my friend who has my jack and stands is out of town. So, under I scoot. Thank you also for speaking clearly!
Thank you for your videos. We just got a 2006 Ridge line from a friend and it has 185 thousand miles on it and I went to Honda for all the oils. I didn’t know about this so thank you again the truck runs so much smoother it barely had any transmission fluid and that vtm was nasty that the light was on.
I realise that the washer should be replaced but never understood why. I have never replaced any of them with any of my vehicles over the last 20 years. That includes my tractors. No leaks ever.
I put in 0.43L like the manual said. It didnt overflow. I measured what came out and sure enough it was the same amount i put in. Im guessing it doesnt make a difference if you go to the overflow point because the gear is just spinning in a pool of gear oil.
No kidding! That gear oil smells like strong pee. I usually do all the service on my car but leave the diff to my mechanic friend as i get lite headed smelling it.
Got an 07 Honda Ridgeline. About to do this also. Thanks for the vid. For anyone interested Honda recommends SAE 80-90 Hypoid type gear oil for this transfer case job. They charge about $50 per quart. But
I was told by their parts department you can use any SAE 80-90 weight gear oil as long as it says "where GL-5 is specified."
This covers vehicles where Hypoid type oil is necessary and will save you big money. On a separate note, The rear differential uses VTM-4 differential fluid. Do not use VTM-4 in the transfer case! I paid $65 for a gallon from Honda as that was the only size they had. Finally the transmission requires ATF DW-1 fluid. Honda no longer manufactures ATF-Z1 and has replaced it with ATF DW-1. Hope this helps.
I'm surprised they were going to charge you $50 for a quart of hypoid oil. Did you check any other dealerships? Mine was $20 and transmission fluid $10. I will say they were more expensive on crush washers though, and other dealerships only wanted .58 per.
@@dakotagoble1571 Probably much cheaper options. I'm in Hawaii so everything is stupid expensive. Only one dealership too.
thank you so much for all this information . Was soo helpful
Love the videos, I’ve got an 08 and your videos have helped me save a lot of money. It’s a confidence builder watching someone else do it first. Thanks!
Thanks for doing this! I like that you did fluid changes without using a jack or a lift. I have everything needed to change fluids (transmission, transfer case, differential, and motor oil) but my friend who has my jack and stands is out of town. So, under I scoot. Thank you also for speaking clearly!
Very much appreciate all of your videos on 06 ridgleline. Saved me a ton of money.
Thank you for your videos. We just got a 2006 Ridge line from a friend and it has 185 thousand miles on it and I went to Honda for all the oils. I didn’t know about this so thank you again the truck runs so much smoother it barely had any transmission fluid and that vtm was nasty that the light was on.
I realise that the washer should be replaced but never understood why. I have never replaced any of them with any of my vehicles over the last 20 years. That includes my tractors. No leaks ever.
thank you friend! for sharing it only take's 1/2 quart? wow! the rear took almost a whole gallon!!! and wag red differential fluid.
I liked your video, I will replace my transfer case oil soon on my 2009!
Very helpful video. Thank you for posting.
Awesome presentation! Thank you!
Much better than all the other A136’s
Love your videos!
Thank you....
I put in 0.43L like the manual said. It didnt overflow. I measured what came out and sure enough it was the same amount i put in. Im guessing it doesnt make a difference if you go to the overflow point because the gear is just spinning in a pool of gear oil.
Great video! Well done.
Did the repair, and all seems to have goon well! Thanks.
Thank You Sir!
Great video, thanks!
Question: how do you know if you Honda is level???
I didn't realize that oil was measured by its length. Millimeters???
how often should be changed ?
You should always recycle your oil. Most auto parts stores will take it for free.
Do you raise the truck to work more comfortable? Is it necessary?thanks for the video
Should not raise the truck while filling fluid. Make sure the vehicle is in a flat level floor.
What happen if I don’t replace transfer case fluid Honda Ridgeline 2006
Does the transmission take the same oil as the rear diff?
He has another video on this
No kidding! That gear oil smells like strong pee. I usually do all the service on my car but leave the diff to my mechanic friend as i get lite headed smelling it.
That dent makes my heart ache.