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Oil 5.7 Quarts (0W20) Drain Plug Crush Washer (14mm) Part # 94109-14000 Drain Plug 14mm (29 lbf ft) Oil Filter (9 lbf ft) — (Filtech) Part# 15400-PLM-A01. www.ridgelineownersclub.com. When we do the rear diff, we get 3 bottles. 2 is not enough when using the pumper bottle to pump the fluid into the fill hole. Because we are not an …687 posts · Joined 2020. #8 · Oct 26, 2023. Yeah, the only fluid which should be used in the Honda iVTM/SH-AWD rear differential used on 2G Ridgeline is the Honda/Acura DPSF-II fluid (p/n 08200-9007 or 08200-9007A), which is a partial-synthetic. AFAIK, there are no aftermarket substitute, so be careful here.Oil (I am odd-cycle filter from Honda cuz I forgot and changed the filter the first oil change), tire rotation, and rear differential fluid. Mods: 2022 WBE and various add-ons 2005 RTL/2017 RTL-E/2022 WBE 1/6/2022 ("Insurrection Day" model) - 2022 Black Edition in Pearl White ... Honda Ridgeline Owners Club, forum community to discuss …It's important to differentiate your content across accounts. Here are 12 tips to effectively do just that. Having more than one social media account for your brand may mean reachi...Maintain your Honda Ridgeline’s differential performance with our premium quality lubricants available in multi-grade petroleum and synthetic formulas. ... VTM-4 Differential Fluid, 1 Gallon by Genuine®. Oil Type: VTM-4. Volume: 1 Gallon. Quantity: 1 Jug. ... Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Rear Axle Gear Oil, 16 Gallons (XY80W90KL) 0Honda still says 1.92 quarts, so if there is damage due to low fluid then I'll let them give me a new differential. Previous owner of 2007 RTL, 2010 RTL, 2014 SE, …The Ridgeline's new, lightweight rear drive unit is 22 lbs. (10 kg) lighter than the previous generation Ridgeline unit and is constantly overdriven by 2.7 percent. The resulting overdrive effect is regulated by left- and right-side clutch packs (located in the rear differential) that independently control the power delivered to each rear wheel.2019 Honda Ridgeline AWD with 14k miles, maintenance reminder B 16 came on, which is for a rear diff fluid change, oil change, and tire rotation. Also replac...So, once that gear fluid is gone or is dirty, it’s not going to be as effective. When that happens, it may be time to change it out. You’ll only pay somewhere between $ 80 and $ 140 for differential fluid change. The labor should be between $ 50 and $ 70, while parts can cost anywhere from $ 30 to $ 70.That's why when you're diagnosing a rear differential noise, you should have at least two people in the car to listen from where it is coming. If you're having trouble, try shifting sides of the vehicle. If the noise is louder on one side than the other, the noise is likely coming from a faulty wheel bearing, not the rear differential.Torque specs should be 33 ft lbs - I misspoke in the video. :) Enjoy - this is not difficult to do once you do it once - just make sure you have all the prop...Re: Rear diff fluid change @johneswank, congratulations on your Ridgeline purchase and welcome to the Ridgeline Owner's Club! You should use only Genuine Honda VTM-4 differential fluid in the 2006-2014 Ridgeline from your local dealer or another Honda dealer that sells online. Replace all fluids now (oil/filter, transmission - do …Category: Honda. Satisfied Customers: 1,577. Experience: Honda Factory Trained Technician with 13 years of experience. Verified. Hello, the ridgeline rear differential uses 3 quarts of honda VTM-4 Fluid, which is sold in gallon quanitities at the dealership. I've included an illustration showing the plug location below.Need to change rear differential on my 2017 Ridgeline... local dealer parts dept sold me Acura-All-Wheel-Drive-Fluid-DPSF, claiming they are out of Honda Dual Pump Fluid II and that the Acura fluid is the same EXACT fluid as the Honda stuff. Can anyone confirm/deny this? Part numbers 08200-9007 vs 08200-9007A. Thx in advance mmStripped threads in rear differential drain hole. I have a 07 Ridgeline with 60k miles (purchased used 3 years and 9k miles ago). My maintenance minder told me to replace the rear differential gear fluid, so I went ahead and unscrewed the rear differential drain plug, but then I noticed all the threads from the drain hole stripped and came out ...Some have reported that the tranny fluid level doesn't change cold or hot, but the Honda official method is within 60-90 seconds of shutdown. From the OM: From the FSM (2006-2008): Ditto what rollin said about the rear diff. It should be changed at 15k miles (from new) and then every 30k miles thereafter.Just changed my rear differential fluid on my 2019 RTL-T at 19,500 miles per the B16 code and I was kind of surprised to see how dirty it was compared to the new fluid. Checked the magnet on the drain plug and that was pretty dirty too but I didn't see or feel any metal shavings of any significance. ... Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums. 1.3M ...Fluid leak. Jump to Latest ... Took me a while but it appears my rear differential/ transfer case? is leaking and because the oil is so clear its been hard to see on the underside of the vehicle. I finally got under the truck and was able to see and feel it. ... Honda Ridgeline Owners Club, forum community to discuss reviews, accessories ...I should add that I use only Honda fluid for the rear diff but the trans case you can use any fluid as long as it is the correct viscosity. Some folks use synthetic and some dino but I don't think it matters. ... Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums. 1.3M posts 87.3K members Since 2004 Honda Ridgeline Owners Club, forum community to discuss ...You should normally change the rear differential fluid when you see code 6 appear on the Maintenance Minder. This typically happens at an oil change around 15,000, 45,000, 75,000, 105,000 miles, etc. Some owners see this code as early as 12,000 miles. In fact, someone on the Facebook Ridgeline groups reported getting codes B16 at 10,000 miles.You call it “rear diff fluid,” you say you “could tell by the smell,” and you say it was “clear.”. To me, it sounds like you’re describing gear oil. If so, that’s what is SUPPOSED to be in the transfer gear case. Honda calls for SAE 90 gear oil there in your owner’s manual. If you’re claiming they put VTM-4 fluid in the ...The cost to change differential fluid ranges from around $70 to $160. The price is usually figured at half an hour of labor and then, the cost of fluids. Most shops, including dealerships, use a set price rather than the book-time, plus the parts that the estimates of other services are calculated with. In some cases, there is one price for all ...1442 posts · Joined 2006. #24 · Jun 25, 2007. I just had my Vtm-4 fluid changed at 13,000 miles because It had the judder and had had it for over six months. The tsb procedure is the same as the change, it is changed and flushed , twice though, to assure any and all contaminaints are removed.Torque specs should be 33 ft lbs - I misspoke in the video. :Honda Pilot or Ridgeline owners may complain about a noise Buy 15pcs Oil Rear Differential Drain/Fill Plug Washer Gasket ... Transmission Fluid Drain Plug Crush Washer for Honda Accord Acura Civic Ridgeline Odyssey CRV CR-V Pilot Fit Element, Replacement for The Part # 90471PX4000 90471-PX4-000, Pack of 10 pcs. 4.7 out of 5 stars ... Code 6: Replace rear differential fluid (if applicable). Cod DPSF stands for "Dual Pump System Fluid". CR-V and Element uses the "Dual Pump II" Fluid. Pilot and Ridgeline uses the "VTM4 Fluid". All SH-AWD now uses "AWD DPSF Fluid" to REPLACE the outgoing "ATF Z1" previously used in SH-AWD because DW-1 is not rated for Differential Use. So unless Acura released a new AWD DPSF fluid (Which is highly ... The differential fluid. In short: This fluid is used only in o

The rear drive unit (VTM-4 aka "differential") uses friction clutches instead of a mechanical lock. If the torque capacity of a mechanical lock is exceeded, the locking mechanism will experience a fatal failure. If the torque capacity of a friction clutch is exceeded, it simply slips and generates heat due to friction.BTW, you can easily change the rear diff fluid yourself, if so inclined. There are a number of threads here that discuss the process with pics, etc. You can buy the fluid typically for under $30/gallon. Tip: keep the VTM-4 fluid changing tools clean of other contaminants.Honda is creating a dedicated EV division for the first time, as it attempts to catch up to its rivals in electrification of its lineup. Honda is establishing a division dedicated ...rtsdave. I just changed my rear differential fluid at 13,950 miles due to the B6 and oil change code. The diff fluid looked like cool-aid, it was so clean and clear. It appeared to be the same as the VTM-4 replacement fluid. I have never changed diff fluid before, so I am not sure how other manufacturers do the plugs, but the drain and fill ...If you are capable of changing your own engine oil, you can easily change your own rear differential fluid. Two quarts of Honda Dual Pump Fluid II and a couple of sealing washers for the drain and fill bolts is about $25 - less than an oil change and less often. It takes about 15 minutes to change the fluid.

When it comes to finding the perfect truck, the Honda Ridgeline offers a versatile and reliable option. With its rugged design and impressive capabilities, the Ridgeline is a popul...Curiously, the TrailSport is the quickest Ridgeline we’ve tested to date, laying down a 6.2-second rip to 60 mph—well ahead of the Colorado ZR2 (6.9 seconds) and …Here is the full procedure for changing the fluid: 1. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B). 2. Remove the drain plug (C) and the sealing washer (D), then drain the rear differential fluid. 3. Remove the metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug. 4.…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Rear diff uses Honda VTM4 for fluid and there pre. Possible cause: 173 posts · Joined 2016. #10 · Sep 17, 2017. I just had the B16 service done at the lo.