HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 
(Orange loop) 
WASHER FLUID 
(Blue cap)AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 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 energ

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual Open the hood, and remove the 
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the 
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil 
into an appropriate container.
Your vehicle does not require a

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 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

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual If the reserve tank is completely 
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not 
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual Make sure the engine and radiator 
are cool. 
When the radiator and engine are 
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down. 
R

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual CONT INUED
Check the f luid level with the engine 
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the e

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual The rear dif f erential should be 
drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a 
maintenance message on the 
inf ormation display. This service
may be needed more of ten u

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual 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 w

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2008 1.G Owners Manual µµ
The timing belt should be replaced 
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule. 
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) 
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehic
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