Honda Ridgeline Transfer Case Fluid Replacement

2006 Honda Ridgeline, performing regular maintenance service

[@mattbash5372]

Got an 07 Honda Ridgeline. About to do this also. Thanks for the vid. For anyone interested Honda recommends SAE 80-90 Hypoid type gear oil for this transfer case job. They charge about $50 per quart. But I was told by their parts department you can use any SAE 80-90 weight gear oil as long as it says "where GL-5 is specified." This covers vehicles where Hypoid type oil is necessary and will save you big money. On a separate note, The rear differential uses VTM-4 differential fluid. Do not use VTM-4 in the transfer case! I paid $65 for a gallon from Honda as that was the only size they had. Finally the transmission requires ATF DW-1 fluid. Honda no longer manufactures ATF-Z1 and has replaced it with ATF DW-1. Hope this helps.

[@dakotagoble1571]

I'm surprised they were going to charge you $50 for a quart of hypoid oil. Did you check any other dealerships? Mine was $20 and transmission fluid $10. I will say they were more expensive on crush washers though, and other dealerships only wanted .58 per.

[@mattbash5372]

@@dakotagoble1571 Probably much cheaper options. I'm in Hawaii so everything is stupid expensive. Only one dealership too.

[@John2022-i2q]

thank you so much for all this information . Was soo helpful

[@livelean2884]

Love the videos, I’ve got an 08 and your videos have helped me save a lot of money. It’s a confidence builder watching someone else do it first. Thanks!

[@katdeville]

Thanks for doing this! I like that you did fluid changes without using a jack or a lift. I have everything needed to change fluids (transmission, transfer case, differential, and motor oil) but my friend who has my jack and stands is out of town. So, under I scoot. Thank you also for speaking clearly!

[@sonnyrizzo5467]

Very much appreciate all of your videos on 06 ridgleline. Saved me a ton of money.

[@Softail17]

Thank you for your videos. We just got a 2006 Ridge line from a friend and it has 185 thousand miles on it and I went to Honda for all the oils. I didn’t know about this so thank you again the truck runs so much smoother it barely had any transmission fluid and that vtm was nasty that the light was on.

[@jimbola77]

thank you friend! for sharing it only take's 1/2 quart? wow! the rear took almost a whole gallon!!! and wag red differential fluid.

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

I realise that the washer should be replaced but never understood why. I have never replaced any of them with any of my vehicles over the last 20 years. That includes my tractors. No leaks ever.

[@wfvs1500]

I liked your video, I will replace my transfer case oil soon on my 2009!

[@s.benedetto2147]

Nicely done video.

[@t-bone3657]

Much better than all the other A136’s

[@josephmccormick6651]

Very helpful video. Thank you for posting.

[@crustybunz]

Awesome presentation! Thank you!

[@MrCutlash]

I put in 0.43L like the manual said. It didnt overflow. I measured what came out and sure enough it was the same amount i put in. Im guessing it doesnt make a difference if you go to the overflow point because the gear is just spinning in a pool of gear oil.

[@dubcap1721]

Great video! Well done.

[@dubcap1721]

Did the repair, and all seems to have goon well! Thanks.

[@kirkthejerkthe1st]

I didn't realize that oil was measured by its length. Millimeters???

[@sbrown6434]

Love your videos!

[@autoresource7942]

Thank you....

[@jmcinnis621]

Great video, thanks! Question: how do you know if you Honda is level???

[@bassnrat1812]

Thank You Sir!

[@John2022-i2q]

how often should be changed ?

[@drb3nab]

You should always recycle your oil. Most auto parts stores will take it for free.

[@juanmatias7997]

What happen if I don’t replace transfer case fluid Honda Ridgeline 2006

[@apllDgrapllD]

Does the transmission take the same oil as the rear diff?

[@gouclabruins2000]

He has another video on this

[@MangoAficionado]

Do you raise the truck to work more comfortable? Is it necessary?thanks for the video

[@jayanmanol]

Should not raise the truck while filling fluid. Make sure the vehicle is in a flat level floor.

[@jewllake]

No kidding! That gear oil smells like strong pee. I usually do all the service on my car but leave the diff to my mechanic friend as i get lite headed smelling it.

[@Tommerd]

That dent makes my heart ache.