Quick DIY on Honda Rear Differential fluid change, Ridgeline, Pilot. B16

[@CorySlykerman]

Job went exactly as described here - perfect video- very helpful. Thanks!

[@Koolbob2]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know the video helped!

[@jonwinship9099]

Excellent video. Good lighting and no annoying background music makes a world of a difference from what's out there.

[@Yamaha200YT]

THANKS KB! ❤ like the first post said. Clear and concise. 👍🏼👍🏼 love the videos. So helpful. Thank you.

[@zerog2000]

2017+ Ridgeline & 2016+ Pilot with AWD diff use DPSF-II/Dual Pump Fluid-II, while older first gen Ridgelines (2006-2014) and second gen Pilot (2009?-2015) w/ rear diffs use VTM-4 fluid. Just check your owners manual. Also good pro tip in the video: always break open the fill (top) plug _first_ before opening the drain plug.

[@BCTCanadian]

Hi Bob - Any tips for ensuring you get all the fluid out of the new quarts using that pump? I have the same pump and the short extension piece is too short (doesn't get to the bottom of the quart) and the long extension is too long. I found myself scrambling a bit during the job and ended up trimming the longer extension but then it popped off while inside the quart...lol... long story short I got the job done but it wasn't pretty. Thanks!

[@Koolbob2]

I don't recall having any difficulty letting the long tube go into one corner of the bottle and then screwing the pump on. I just tilted the bottle so the corner with the tube was at the bottom and I get almost all of the fluid transferred from the bottle.

[@JD604B]

Thank you for taking the time to teach the correct way and save money too! Does this video work 2019 Passports too?

[@Koolbob2]

The rear differential is the same on the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ridgelines. I'm not 100% sure about the Ridgelines from 2020 and beyond and the Pilots. I 'think' the 2019 Pilot and 2018 Ridgeline differentials are the same, but please do a little research to confirm they are the same.

[@stevemauch4133]

Great video. Thank you !!

[@philchristmas6818]

Another great video sir! Question: Is there a front differential to service on a AWD 2019 RTL-T or is the front differential a part of the transmission or transfer case or the torque converter or something? Thank-you.

[@Koolbob2]

There isn't a 'front differential' on any Honda that I'm familiar with, the task of sending power to the front wheels is handled by the transmission. there is a transfer case attached to the transmission that directs power to the rear wheels and you should change it's fluid when the maintenance minder prompts you change the transmission fluid.

[@philchristmas6818]

@@Koolbob2 Understood, many thanks for your insights and advice sir. Keep up the powerful info you share with us through your videos!

[@philchristmas6818]

Koolbob2, I need advice with the proper jack stand set(s) to service my 2019 Ridgeline as outlinedin your videos. Can you recommend a good minimum & maximum working height dimensions for them & a tonnage rating on the stands (thinking I need a set of four)? I'm also looking at a 2.5 to 3 ton floor jacks with max lift from 17" to 21". So I'm trying to have the proper support system on hand before I start doing my own work. Thx!

[@Koolbob2]

@@philchristmas6818 My jack and jack stands were a gift from many, many years ago and I'm not at home now so I am unable to check on their sizes. I will say that I could use a bit more height on my floor jack, so I'd suggest looking at the jacks with higher lift rather than low profile jacks.

[@philchristmas6818]

@@Koolbob2Understood, Thank-you. Safe travels sir & Happy Labor Day weekend too!

[@robertsison26]

Thanks for sharing. Great video. New subscriber here fellow Ridgeliner!

[@Koolbob2]

Congrats on your Ridgeline and thanks for subscribing and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@MrMedengue]

Thanks so much for postings this extremely helpful video,saves a ton of money.Thanks.

[@UMepher]

Should this be done with the vehicle level or is raising the rear with ramps okay? Can you fit far enough under the back without raising it? I have four jackstands but would rather not go that route if it isn't necessary.

[@Koolbob2]

I was able to slide under the truck to do the service. The vehicle needs to be level, so no jack stands or four jack stands.

[@mmInPA]

Thx KB - great video as usual... question: is it 19mm or 18mm crush washer for the drain plug?

[@Koolbob2]

Thanks! I've seen conflicting information on the drain plug washer sizes, some sources say 18mm others say it's 19mm. Maybe it varies by year? The fill plug is 20mm. (the transfer case drain & fill are also 20mm)

[@mmInPA]

@@Koolbob2 thx... after diff fluid change, xfer case is next... thx again for all your great content! BTW - Pirelli's still going great after 5k miles - quiet as heck and great in rain!

[@Koolbob2]

@@mmInPA Thanks! I'm still loving the Pirelli Scorpions, smooth and quiet on the road and I've driven on sand around the edge of a lake with no problems.

[@mmInPA]

Apologize for yet another question - but dealer didn't have 08200-9007 in stock and instead sold me 08200-9007A... its an Acura bottle stating Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)... scouring the interweb, MOST people claim the two fluids are interchangeable while some claim that only use the honda fluid should be used... thoughts? Perhaps others that subscribe to your channel may know the answer as well.

[@Koolbob2]

I've heard many opinions on what Honda/Acura fluids are interchangeable and what Honda/Acura fluids are incompatible. Personally, I'd be reluctant to use any fluid that wasn't exactly what is called for in the manual. Perhaps someone else could comment or you can head over to www.ridgelineownersclub.com and see if someone there knows. I ordered my fluid from Amazon since the nearest Honda dealership is 120 miles roundtrip from my home.

[@mmInPA]

@@Koolbob2 Thx much for quick reply... i scanned thru the ridgelineownersclub - most comments claim its ok to use that as replacement since they are the same. But there are a few skeptics. Seems the Honda fluid is hard to get nowadays. As always, appreciate yer insight and please continue to publish yer awesome content!

[@coopula3387]

Every other video I have seen says 18mm and 20 mm not 19 anything.

[@Koolbob2]

You are correct, I misspoke when I said 19mm, I went back and checked my order and it is a 18mm washer.