HONDA Ridgeline / Pilot transfer case fluid replacement. (gear oil drain and fill)
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Tools needed: 3/8" breaker bar, 3/8" torque wrench, oil drain pan, fluid pump, 0.45qt Honda HGO-1 (Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 75W-85), two drain/fill crush washers (20mm).
I like the Slippery Pete brand of fluid transfer pump, they work well, are impervious to all automotive fluids and oils and they are packaged in a nice, thick ziplock bag. I don't bother cleaning the pump after use, I just let the fluid drain out and put the pump back in the bag and label the bag for the type of oil that the pump was used for. I have one pump designated for gear oil and another I use on the rear differential fluid.
Why this is an excellent tutorial video:
1) Clear instructions.
2) Excellent lighting.
3) Close-up shots.
4) No annoying background music.
Very thorough. Nicely done, and thank you for the screenshot of your cheat sheet with all the details!
Glad to hear the video was helpful!
Great video! Thanks for the detail on the parts needed and torque specs. Quick tip I learned in a mechanic's class, when using the torque wrench, only go until it clicks once. Any more than that and you are overtightening.
@borrowmant I agree. The instruction booklet that came with my torque wrench clearing states stopping after first click when tightening.
Nice job - one thing I do when done draining the fluid I pump some new fluid in the fill hole while the drain plug is open to get out all of the old stuff. I buy a new quart each time so I only need a little bit and have plenty of extra even "wasting" some.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I like your idea and I'll incorporate it the next time around.
I just did this on my 2009 Ridgeline and used a squeezable quart bag of Valvoline synthetic oil and a short piece of clear tubing. I found this was much easier than using a pump as I used on the rear differential fluid change.
Thank you for posting these maintenance videos Bob.
GREAT VIDEO Bob!!! But always, ALWAYS, A!L!W!A!Y!S!!! pull fill plug first. If you drain it & can't fill it.. Well, You'll have problems. [Former Honda Tech]
Well I couldn't ask for a better endorsement, Thanks! I always break the fill plug loose first, but I could have been more explicit about doing so in the video. ua-cam.com/video/k9cLw_DS9iQ/v-deo.htmlsi=pSd6_nWhC1B7vcol&t=271
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together! Well done!
Thank you!
Nice video for an easy job that pretty much anyone can do. A Honda dealer will try charge you about $180 for this service. The method of tapping the striker with a baby sledge works real well to loosen the plugs.
$180😅, dealer is good for lots of things but small things like this, brakes…you save a lot of money DIY🙌
@@derek3154 True
Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks for the video
Very Helpful. Thanks
After I refill the transfer case oil, I run the engine for about a minute to purge the air before I torque the fill plug
Although not required, I think this is a good idea and I'll give it a try the next time around.
Question, do you run the engine with the fill hole open (no plug in it) for a minute to purge air? Or is the plug threaded in a bit?
Not to be critical but not having vehicle level the way you filled it would make it over filled.
My '23 Ridgeline is hitting 15k and will be changing tranfer case oil. I'll be putting in the qty they say
Ture, I'd be concerned if I had raised the front wheels off the ground, but I only raised the front bumper a few inches so I could squeeze under the truck. I'd say the level is spot on or maybe less than an ounce over.
Great instructions. Except, I was unable to loosen the fill plug. I literally bent the ends in 2 extensions trying. Ugh.
I've heard plenty of horror stories about the drain or fill plugs being super tight on lots of cars including Hondas. Lying on the garage floor doesn't give you a lot of leverage either. I was able to use an 3/8" 18" long breaker bar without an extension to break the bolt loose. If I can't get it loose with my arms I have put my foot on the bar and pushed with my legs. I also have a 1/2" telescoping breaker bar that is designed to loosen lug bolts and extends to over 24" that I was prepared to use it with a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter if need be.
@@Koolbob2 Yeah I'll need to get the front up with stands and try harder. Thx
always remove the fill plug first, in case your drain plug gives you problems
Yes, always do this for any place there is a fill plug. I mentioned that I loosened both plugs before removing the drain plug. ua-cam.com/video/k9cLw_DS9iQ/v-deo.htmlsi=IStzgDYQnCWxzdnc&t=269
He said exactly that in the video, did you watch it?
Nice video, thanks.Sorry, I did not catch what year (s) this was for. I have a 2019 Pilot
Thank you, mine is a 2018.
Hey Bud, did you save the left over transfer case fluid for the next change or discard with the old fluid?
I saved the partial bottle, just in case. Unlike brake fluid, I think the transfer case fluid will be just fine for a long time, but I plan to buy and use only fresh fluid the next time I drain and refill the fluid.
Hi..how often do you change the 🛢 of Oil in the transfer case?
Every 30 thousand
Very informative video. Question: Can putting one new tire on the Pilot/Ridgeline (and not replacing the other 3 higher mileage tires) cause undue wear on the transfer case?
I'm sorry, I just now noticed your question. I'd think if the tread depth of the new tire and the old tires is within 1/8" you'd be fine, not sure about larger tread depth differences.
Why would changing tires have anything to do with the transfer case just trying to learn something here? I had my front tires on the ridgeline changed and noticed a humming sound at 45MPH took it back to the tire guy and he said it was a differential problem then took to dealer and they said I have a BAD transfer case...so I had transmission, transfer case and differential fluid changes/service and still a bit of humming noise BTW 2018 with 39k @@Koolbob2
I enjoy your videos Bob. At what mileage is it recommended to change both the transfer case and rear diff fluids? Did you wait for the maintenance minder to tell you? Take care!
Thanks @bribobt! I follow the maintenance minder, except that I changed the transmission and transfer case fluids ahead of schedule because I started noticing very subtle 'juttering' with my transmission. Replacing the ATF immediately remedied the juttering and the transmission is shifting noticeably smoother. I'm not sure when the maintenance minder would call for a ATF change, but I do know it calls for the ATF and transfer case fluid are replaced at the same time so I went ahead and did both.
Dealer said 45k ish for maint minder, the forums and one Honda tech at another dealer said closer to 30k is better for most cases so that’s what I plan to follow…
My local Honda dealer suggests fluid changes at 30K
@@jonwinship9099 Honda dealers will always "Suggest" all kinds of things. Think about it, this is how they get most of their income.
@@Koolbob2 Honda dropped the ball with this Maintenance Minder. If the previous owner of your vehicle reset it at the wrong intervals, it's ruined and not accurate into eternity. I bought my Ridgeline when it had 27K miles on it and no MM light ever came on for transmission or transfer case service. I now have 60K miles on it and been tracking the maintenance on an app myself.
How many miles need to change the transfer case fluid for your ridgeline?
Thanks
Good question, Honda doesn't provide any age/milage recommendations for changing fluids in owner's manuals anymore. Honda's 'Maintenance Minder' monitors driving distance, time since the last service and even driving habits like short trips vs highway travel, towing, etc. and it alerts the owner when service is needed by displaying a code.
The transfer case fluid is supposed to be changed when code '3' is displayed which calls for the transmission fluid and transfer case fluid to be replaced.
Here's the breakdown of the codes. mygarage.honda.com/s/honda-maintenance-minder
In talking to other Ridgeline owners most of them are getting the code '3' around 35-45,000 miles. I went ahead and replaced my transmission fluid and transfer case fluid at 32,000 miles just to be on the safe side. I'm planning on replacing the transmission fluid again when the Maintenance Minder calls for the first transmission fluid change.
@@Koolbob2 Honda service at my local dealership recommended changing differential, transfer case and auto transmission fluids at 30,000 miles.
@@jamesdewey4107 I've heard of a lot of dealerships recommending service prematurely, or even suggesting unnecessary service. But knowing what I know about the 6-speed transmission in the second generation Ridgeline, I would agree with your local dealership on changing the Diff, Trans, and Transfer fluids early and often..
Just for the sake of doing it.
Bob nice video good understanding I have a question which I am looking answer my transfer case where is 2 Bolt from there is leaking you can see it 2 nut bolt around each other all the way down what to do any idea I have 2016 Honda Pilot
Can you tell if the fluid is transfer case fluid or motor oil? The reason I ask is Honda V6 engines have four bolts that hold each of the crankshaft main bearing cap in place instead of the usual two. In addition to the two that most engines have that thread in upward into the engine block from inside the oil pan, each bearing cap has two additional 'side bolts' that are threaded horizontally from outside the engine block. My 2006 Honda Ridgeline developed an oil leak that looked like a main bearing seal failure and engine oil was dripping down onto the transfer case. It took a Honda tech a while to find the leak, but it was from one of the side bearing bolts. Here's my post on a Ridgeline forum about the leak including a Honda Service Bulletin, scroll through the post for photos and updates. - www.ridgelineownersclub.com/threads/pesky-oil-leak-finally-solved-service-bulletin.94930/#replies
@@Koolbob2
Thanks for reply exactly the drain bolt towards right side if you see two bolt they are completely wet
Could I use 75-90 synthetic gear oil instead of Honda’s specific gear oil shown in the video?
Maybe, but I would not recommend it. Most car manufacturers buy their transmissions from other companies, but Honda builds the 6-speed in the Ridgeline and Pilot themselves, so I'd strongly recommend sticking with the Honda fluids.