oil capacity HONDA RIDGELINE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. 9.
8. 7. 6.
4. 5.
3.
Changing the Oil and Filter
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OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Specif ications
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Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.6 US qt (8.1)
206.7 in (5,250 mm)
78.0 in (1,980 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
66.9 in (1,700 mm) 22.01 US gal (83.3
)
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 23.0 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
1:
2:
3: On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system 1,530 lbs (690 kg)
1,480 lbs (670 kg)
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system
1 1
2
2
3
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .180
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .79
............
Accessory Power Sockets .113
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .236
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
..............
Air Conditioning System .120
.........................................
Usage .121
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) .122,127
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .256
......................................
Antif reeze .239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,203
...................................
Operation .203
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .160
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .79
..........................................
Armrests .98
................
Audio System .131,140,146
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
Automatic Heated Wiper
......................................
Zone .73,125
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .163 ..............
Automatic Transmission .193
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .292
...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
.......................................
Shif ting .193
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .193
................
Shif t Lever Positions .194
....................
Shif t Lock Release .197
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .159
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .66
...................................
Operation .102
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,278
............................
Jump Starting .274
..............................
Maintenance .260
............................
Specif ications .293
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .66
...................................
Operation .117
..............................
Bef ore Driving .173
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19.........................
Beverage Holders .111
..................................
Booster Seats .48
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .203
.............
Break-in, New Linings .174
...........................................
Fluid .243
............
Bulb Replacement .247,248
.......................................
Parking .106
.................
System Indicator .60,280
........................
Wear Indicators .202
.............................
Braking System .202
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .174
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .75
........................
Brights, Headlights .73
Index
A
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TPMS Indicator .65,200
...............................................
Tires .255
..............................
Air Pressure .256
.........................
Checking Wear .256
..........................
Compact Spare .264
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
......................................
Inf lation .255
..................................
Inspection .256
..............................
Maintenance .257
...................................
Replacing .258
......................................
Rotating .257
...........................................
Snow .259
....................
Specif ications .259,293
................................
Tire Chains .259
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .266
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .207
................
Emergency Wrecker .286
....
Equipment and Accessories .211
.............................
Weight Limit .207
.........................
Trailer Loading .209
.................
Trailer Towing Tips .215
.............
Transf er Assembly Fluid .243
Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level .241
...........................
Fluid Selection .242 ..............
Identif ication Number .291
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .193
.....................................
Treadwear .294
.......................................
Trip Meter .68
..................................
Trunk, In-Bed .92
....................................
Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .263
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .294
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .174
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .238
................................
Vanity Mirror .114
.........
Vehicle Capacity Load .183,292
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .292
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .290
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .205
........
VSA System Indicator .64,205
...
VSA Activation Indicator .64,205
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .206.............................
Vehicle Storage .262
.....................................
Ventilation .123
.................................................
VIN .290
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .236
..................................
VTM-4Lock .198
.............
WARNING, Explanation of .ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .52
....................
Warranty Coverages .303
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .240
............................
Level Indicator .62
.....................................
Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .76
......................................
Wrench .266
Windows ................
Operating the Power .102
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .123
.......................................
Washers .72
...........
Wiper Zone, Heated .73,125
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Transfer Assembly Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
22.01 US gal (83.3
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT3or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda VTM-4 Differential Fluid
(see page ).
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only (see
page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
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