Ridgeline Transmission Fluid Change - How to change the Transmission Fluid in a Honda Ridgeline
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- čas přidán 21. 12. 2022
- This video shows how to replace the transmission fluid in a Honda Ridgeline. This is the same process for a Honda Pilot, Honda Odyssey, or Honda Passport. This will fix transmission shudder, transmission flutter, or a pulsing transmission (Honda calls this transmission judder). This also shows as fluttering RPMs on the tachometer. On my truck the transmission started pulsing, and the engine RPMs jumped by about 100 RPMs as the torque converter struggled to match speed between the engine and the transmission. This process is for a Generation 2 (Gen 2) Honda Ridgeline with a 6-speed transmission, its a similar process for a 9-speed transmission. Honda recommends replacing your transmission fluid at 15,000 miles and then every 30,000 miles after that, or more frequently under heavy use, like towing and hauling.
Here are links to the parts and tools that you need:
Transmission Fluid: amzn.to/3jomuNw (ATF DW-1)
Transmission Filter: amzn.to/3HTSgfC (25430-PLR-003)
Crush Washers (18mm and 20mm): amzn.to/3Gfp6pY (Part# 94109-20000 and 90471-PX4-000)
Long Funnel: amzn.to/3WyEbIu
Oil Suction Gun: amzn.to/3vfoNoV
Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3BWcvWm
Socket Set: amzn.to/3PPlLkP
Breaker Bar: amzn.to/3WyMGmM
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Here are links to the parts and tools that you need:
Transmission Fluid: amzn.to/3jomuNw (ATF DW-1)
Transmission Filter: amzn.to/3HTSgfC (25430-PLR-003)
Crush Washers (18mm and 20mm): amzn.to/3Gfp6pY (Part# 94109-20000 and 90471-PX4-000)
Long Funnel: amzn.to/3WyEbIu
Oil Suction Gun: amzn.to/3vfoNoV
Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3BWcvWm
Socket Set: amzn.to/3PPlLkP
Breaker Bar: amzn.to/3WyMGmM
Screw Driver: amzn.to/3jpsSnQ
Jack: amzn.to/3FSowNq
Jack Stands: amzn.to/3HYjxO6
Creeper: amzn.to/3vapxvh
Rags: amzn.to/3FSASoX
I have a 2017 Ridgeline. Was watching another video from a Honda mechanic, I think it may have been Honda Mobile Mechanic, and he said that with all of the issues he has seen with the 2017-2020, you really need to change every 15,000 miles. Just sharing, for what it’s worth. I’m not a mechanic, but trying to educate myself and plan accordingly. Happy thus far with my Ridgeline, no shudder or anything yet, but am concerned about the 6-speed AT long term.
Good info.
Thanks a lot for this. Just completed mine and this video was very helpful. So that nobody else makes the same mistake I did: when taking off the plastic cover, don't use an impact driver to take the bolts off. They can't handle the torque (who would have thought...). I thought it would speed up the process for me, but I broke the female threaded part on one of them and made it take much more time 🙄
Glad it helped, good tip!
Excellent video and detailed info. Thanks much for your efforts on this . Well done!
Glad it was helpful!
Good video Nate. At 42K miles, my '19 was also doing the mild shutter. Replaced the filter which was clogged. New filter and 3.5 quarts of Honda ATF DW-1 (about 10 bucks from Honda for the trans fluid) took care of the shudder. Also my filter was pretty clogged. With the clogged filter, I'll start going every 30K miles filter and trans fluid change.
Glad to hear that this fixed your issue too. I think I will replace mine about every 30,000 too. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you!
Excellent video! Especially the last part regarding overfilling. The 6spd honda automatic transmissions is more akin to a manual transmission. the fluid is designed to splash on the gears. Overfilling will create drag and foam the fluid which will is more likely to happen in a parallels shaft automatic like many hondas before the in house planetary gear 10spd.
Unfortunately, its pretty easy to misjudged and i have a feeling many place are overfilling which is leading to many torque converter and transmission failures. Because heat is a killer of any transmission and considering Dw1 isnt already the best using Zddp ( zinc) it literally stops being an additive package at 120°C ~ 248f (atf light at 230 °F) sweet spot is anything at or
Thanks for watching!
I’m glad I decided to click on this video. My ‘19 RTLE has been experiencing a shuddering problem as you describe. I figured it was a clogged fuel injector or something so I’ve been putting Lucas fuel treatments in every tank but it’s still there. I had no idea it was the transmission. I’m at 48k so I need to change it. I’ll also do the transfer case and rear differential. I did the rear diff once at 15k. Waiting for my mechanic to call back with an estimate to see if it’s worth doing myself.
My shop just called back. Quoted $480 for drain & fill on tranny, transfer case & rear differential. Price does not include transmission filter. Looks like I’ll be doing it myself!
@@TinkeringPaulglad that I could help, check out my other videos for the diff and transfer case. They aren’t difficult to do, hardest part is getting the cover off the bottom of the truck to get access to the transmission!
Thanks bro! ✊️
You bet! Thanks for watching!
I did this today, thanks for your video….getting to the filter bolt took me forever…access too hard for me…I ended up taking the driver wheel splash guard partially off so I could operate better…
Good tip if you are struggling with the filter. Thanks for sharing it and thanks for watching!
Thanks for these Ridgeline videos, super helpful! I may have missed it but did you talk about just measuring what comes out and matching that volume on the refill?
I didn’t mention that, but it’s a great tip. Make sure you still check the level, you will likely lose some in the filter.
Changing the trans fluid is a piece of cake. Removing the splash shield can be a real pain if the fasteners and bolts are good,mine were not..a mech before me used a air wrench to put them in and stripped all 4 and the plastic push pins all broke. The filter cost me 3 hours and a pint of blood plus at least 1 inch of skin to replace. I'll replace the fluid often but the filter will stay for awhile..I believe Honda said it was a lifetime filter anyway and as it's a bypass filter it will remain at least until I grow some new skin.
I just drained and added transmission fluid, for my 2019 Ridgeline. Since I had to take the plastic covers off, I decided that I would change the filter also. Once you start the process, you are doing it by 95% “feel”. I also spent about 1-1/2 hrs on that process, but I never did get that little chrome bolt (to close the clamshell) replaced. I ended up using some Steel wire to feed through that connection. After closing up my plastic pans, It dawned on me that the Honda mechanics must have a simple way of doing the closure. I think they remove the front wheel, and take off a couple of plastic pins, and bend the plastic inner fender liner back out of the way. Then they can see the hole/bolt position and a ratchet/socket will be going straight into position.
Any Honda techs, can maybe confirm!?
Drain and fill is as easy as an oil change except for removing the cover.
I’m considering cutting out a 6-7” oval shape that allows for a wrench to get in and the fluid to stream out without needing to remove the cover.
Not a bad idea, taking off and replacing the cover is the most time consuming step.
There is a step i recommend that every video about this skips. Break loose the plug on top that you fill through before taking out the drain. Nothing like draining out all the fluid then finding out the fill plug is seized or stripped.
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
I mean, doesn’t matter if you fill it through the dipstick
But there isn’t a fill bolt to unbolt. The transmission is filled through the dipstick
On my friends 2008 Honda Ridgeline, there is no dipstick, there is a fill hole on the side of the transmission. Fluid is pumped in until it runs out the hole. Not my favorite method, but I didnt design it. @@rotaxrider
It’s 3.3 qts per each drain and fill
If you replace the filter it’s more. How much I don’t know
Honda dw1 fluid or idemitsu type H+ which I think who makes the Honda fluid
I don’t tow anything if you tow then change more often.
I just got a A13 maintminder code.
Oil change
ATF change
Rotate tires as needed
on my 2019 ridgeline rtl
6 speed honda needs fluid changed every 15k. The zf 9 is every 60 and is a different process to change its also a green fluid.
Thanks for the excellent video. I changed the oil in mine and the shuddering went away…. And then it just started again. I still have level on the dipstick and haven’t seen any leaks.
Do you have any thoughts on why this shuddering started up again? The symptoms are actually worse and more frequent than before the change. Thanks in advance!
I haven’t seen that before. How long after the change did the shutter come back? How many miles on the truck?
Thank for sharing your How-To video. Did replacing the ATF fluid resolve your trans shudder issue?
Yes, took care of it immediately. I have about 15,000 miles on since the change and no further issues.
Thanks Nate.
The passport never came with a 6 speed and to say the 9spd is similar is just incorrect. The fluid change is complete different as well in quantity and procedure or even frequency of fluid change. Zf9s don’t have shutter either even if the fluid is low or dirty.
Is there a filter for the first generation Honda Ridgeline from 2006 to 2014 is there a filter thank you
There is a filter, but it’s inside the transmission and considered a lifetime filter. The only reason to change it would be if you are disassembling the transmission to rebuild it.
Has anyone used Mobil1 Full Synthetic ATF Multi Vehicle Formula (grey bottle black label) before in their ZF trans? Thanks
I have not tried it, why not use the Honda fluid?
@@NateFixesIt Right? Everyone Always says on a Honda “use OEM or else boom.” But I found the engineering blog of RAT540. Look it up if you like. He’s developed independent wear torture testing of engine oil. He’s tested 298 of them to date and has a ranking list lol. Lately he’s tested ATF and gear oil and my goto, Valvoline Maxlife Multi Vehicke ATF “seized instantly” on his test where 99% of all his oils don’t. I’ve used Maxlife ATF for at least 5yrs now on old Toyota/Lexus, Subaru and ZF 6HP BMW and Maserati. I’m just shocked he said Maxlife, Castrol Transmax Mobil multi vehicle (blue bottle) AND FORD Mercon V yes an OEM seized instantly. His MO is oems are going too thin in both engine and now transmission oils. He touts the Mobil1 FS ATF Multi Vehicle Formula #1 and then the cheaper Amsoil OE Fuel Efficient FS ATF a close second and the Amsoil Signature Series Fuel Efficient ATF pretty much the same… He seems to have no favorites except the best that he tests and he even says the latest Dexos 3rd gen oils are all going the toilet allowing for oil companies more profit margin at the expense of wear protective quality for us… anyway. This is why I’ve been asking CZcamsrs and Amazon. Hope you can help me find the truth. Everyone else is afraid. Thanks
Does this maintenance differ on the 2WD models?
I have only worked on the all-wheel drive model. I would guess that the transmission is the same on the 2WD model. The difference would be that you won’t have a transfer case or rear differential to worry about.
What year is this ridge line and is it a 6 or 9 speed trans?
2019 with a 6-speed transmission
How many miles before you changed the fluid?
About 45,000 miles with no towing and occasional hauling.
I think 35k miles might be better and then change filter after 100k miles
The 9spd is recommended at 40/45k miles since it has better fluid than the 6spd
Never do a flush. It can cause leaks. You wash away some good gunk that is just stuck to gaskets and that can cause leaks or even slipping of the transmission because it has it wear.
I have always gone with that wisdom on my prior vehicles and never had an issue (my prior Malibu went 225k miles on the original transmission fluid and never had an issue). I was very surprised when this Honda started having transmission shudder at 40k miles, changing the fluid solved it.
@@NateFixesIt yes Honda changes the fluid. There is no filter in my 06 Honda Ridgeline. Only change out what comes out at draining. You can use Valvoline maxlife atf
If the fluid in a trans fluid is changed at appropriate intervals from new, there's never any gunk to wash away and create a leak. Gunk forms from burnt fluid that begins coagulation on parts, starving the gaskets/orings of oil contact that wears out the gaskets ability to seal, thus the gunk becomes the new makeshift seal. But that only happens after the fluid has began passing its useful life-cycle.
But your vehicle from new should never form any gunk, at all, not even at 400k miles. And the same intervals for the engine, transfer case, and rear diff apply -- or at least the principle.
First fluid change from new to be around-ish 25% miles of a regular scheduled interval. Afterward, assume the regular interval (driving style and usage apply). No benefit at all to having new components wallowing in the dirty bathwater that's created predominantly in the first 1000 miles, and to a much lesser degree for the next 2k-4k miles. Stories of people getting 400k, 500k miles and more from vehicles, that's how they get there.
I appreciate that honda, nissan, toyota don't have "lifetime fluids", which is 100% marketing banter to make their vehicles seem maintenance-free. "Lifetime" is the warranty period. Some people interpret those recommended (honda,toyota,nissan,etc) fluid changes as maintenance heavy, by comparison to GM, ford, chrysler. But the difference is being told the truth vs. Lie.
Trans fluid will only get to a certain temperature ever so many times before oxidation stops its ability to do its job as lubricant. Past a certain mileage, it has basically become just a parts coolant and the owner is riding on the transmission engineer's fudge factor built in.
My 2017 ridgeline transmission needed replaced at 52,500 miles. Cost me $10000.00 loss in trade in value. Very disappointed.
That is really disappointing.
You'd think Honda would've been able to fix the 40mph transmission shudder issue by now. My 05 accord does it and so does my new Ridgeline
I didn’t realize that the problem was that old or across more than just the Ridgeline. They should have fixed it by now!
what a pain
It’s really not that bad, take an hour or two if you have all of the tools and material ready. The biggest hassle is the filter, which you can skip if you want to.
FYI Honda does NOT recommend changing it anywhere near 15k. In fact, I'm at 32K on my only-owned-by-me 2019 BE and it's never once thrown a minder to change the transmission fluid. From doing some quick searches, this is the norm, there is no 15k recommendation. Perhaps youre conflating that with the rear diff change which occurs around 17-18k?
That being said, I'm gonna change mine at 32k as I want to ensure its life.
I have never found clear recommendations from Honda for this maintenance minder. My 2019 is over 50,000 miles and never popped a maintenance reminder to replace the transmission fluid, even though it was very clearly degraded before I replaced it and there isn’t any “transmission fluid reset” like there is for engine oil. I have seen things from Honda that say everything from every 15,000 miles to every 45,000 miles (owners manual says to change it every 15,000 miles if you live in urban areas with more soot in the air). Based on what I’ve seen, it seems like 30,000 to 40,000 is as much as you should do under normal use (minimal towing and hauling), and more frequent from their (hauling, towing, hilly regions, dirty air, etc). If you change at 32k, you should be good. More frequent than that won’t hurt anything but your wallet.
Yup I agree, don’t leave it up to the maintenance minder, got a 23 BE. Approaching 60 k will be doing oil change. Anyone who believes transmission fluid in his lifetime is living in La La Land😂
I have a 21' Sport and Honda says 30k for the fluid. I'm at only 26k but thats been told to me by two different dealers.
Honda doesn't make it easy. My Ridgeline was down a quart of oil when I bought the truck. I will "Never" buy another honda. Trans is junk.
I couldn’t believe how quickly the fluid degraded
Sorry you're was bad, mine is and has been good. I've several Hondas and all never had trans problems. Maybe who you bought it from was negligent..