oil viscosity HONDA RIDGELINE 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil f ill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
246
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

The transf er assembly should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display.
Always use Hypoid gear oil GL4 or
GL5 with a viscosity of SAE 90 or
80W-90, and have your dealer
replace the transfer assembly fluid.Check the brake f luid level in the
reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance minder schedule.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage. Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible. Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Brake Fluid
Transf er Assembly Fluid
Transf er A ssembly Fluid, Brake Fluid
Maint enance
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MAX
MIN

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Maintenance .233
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .241 .................................
Record . 243-244
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Minder . 235-242
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Minder Indicator .67
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Saf ety .234
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 289
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 98
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Mirrors, Adjusting .111
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 185
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Moonroof .108
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer .70
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Of f -Highway Driving . 227
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Of f -Road Precautions . 228
Oil ........................
Change, How to .247 ......................
Change, When to .235
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Checking Engine .182
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Filter .247
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .246
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Outside Mirrors .111
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Overheating, Engine .286
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 241
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Oxygenated Fuels .178
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Panel Brightness Control . 78
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Park Gear Position .198
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Parking .206
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Parking Brake .109
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Parking Lights .76
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 309
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PGM-FI System .308
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .189
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Lights .120
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Power Seat Adjustments . 100
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Power Socket Locations . 116
Lights
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Bulb Replacement .255
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Indicator .66
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Interior .118
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .76
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Load Limits .187, 212
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door .179
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Glove Box .115
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In-Bed Trunk .95
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door .83
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Low Coolant Level .182
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Low Fuel Indicator .65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 302
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 186...................
Neutral Gear Position . 199
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 300
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .273
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 304
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Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .248
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Vanity Mirror .117
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 187, 302
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Vehicle Dimensions .302
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .300 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .210
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VSA System Indicator . 67, 210
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VSA Activation Indicator . 67, 210
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VSA Of f Switch .211
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Vehicle Storage .272
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Ventilation .125
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VIN .300
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Viscosity, Oil .246
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VTM-4 Lock .203
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages . 313
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .250
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Level Indicator .65
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Operation .75
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Wheels .264
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Adjusting the Steering .79
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Wrench .276
Required Federal
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Explanation .175
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 68, 205
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TPMS Indicator . 68, 205
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Tires .265
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Air Pressure .266
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Checking Wear .266
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Compact Spare .274
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
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Inf lation .265
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Inspection .266
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Maintenance .267
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Replacing .268
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Rotating .267
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Snow .269
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Specific ations . 269, 303
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Tire Chains .269
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Tools, Tire Changing . 275
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .212
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Emergency Wrecker .296
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Equipment .220
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Equipment and Accessories .216
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Weight Limit .212
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Trailer Loading .214
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Trailer Towing Tips .220 .............
Transf er Assembly Fluid . 253
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 251
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Fluid Selection .252
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Identif ication Number . 301
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Shif ting the Automatic . 197
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Treadwear .304
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Trip Meter .71
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Trunk, In-Bed .95
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Turn Signals .76
Index
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic 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 DOT 3 or
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 87 or higher.
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