2007 HONDA RIDGELINE oil change

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 on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it. Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.9.
8. 7. 6.
4. 5.
3.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door,
In-Bed Trunk lid, and tailgate seals.
Also,applyavehiclebodywaxto
the painted surfaces that mate
with the door, In-Bed Trunk lid
and tailgate seals.
Vehicle Storage
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Specif ications
302
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
2.14 US gal (8.1)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
8.5 US qt (8.0)
206.7 in (5,250 mm)
78.0 in (1,980 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
2.79 US qt (2.64
)
3.01 US qt (2.85)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
122.0 in (3,100 mm)
67.1 in (1,705 mm)
66.9 in (1,700 mm) 22.01 US gal (83.3
)
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Maximum load limit
(Payload)
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
1:
2:
3: On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system 1,530 lbs (690 kg)
1,480 lbs (670 kg)
On vehicles with moonroof and navigation system
1 1
2
2
3

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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 58
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .257
..............................
Brake Lights .257
.................................
Bed Lights .260
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
.......................
Hazard Lights .256
.................................
Headlights .255
.........
High-mount Brake Light .258
.................
License Plate Lights .259
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .257
............................
Specif ications .303
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .255
............................
Capacities Chart .302
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
...........................
Cargo Hooks . 97, 114
.............................
Carrying Cargo .186
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .161
..........................
CD Changer . 152, 153
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .162 .......................................
CD Player .151
........................
Certif ication Label .300
....................................
Chains, tire .269
Change Oil
........................................
How to .247
......................................
When to .235
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .275
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 288
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .195
..................
Childproof Door Locks .84
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .50
...................................
Child Seats .39
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .32
..........................................
Inf ants .37
..........................
Larger Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33
.............................
Small Children .38
....................................
Tether . 41, 46
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .33
.......................................
Child Seats .39
.........................................
LATCH .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
...............
Climate Control System .122
..............................................
Clock .163 ....................................
Coat Hooks .115
.....................
Code, Audio System .162
........................
CO in the Exhaust .307
......................
Compact Spare Tire .274
.........................................
Compass .168
.................
Console Compartment . 113
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 312
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .249
....................................
Checking .182
.........................
Proper Solution .249
...................
Temperature Gauge . 72
..............................
Courtesy Light .118
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .307
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .65
...................................
Operation .165
...................................
Cup Holders .114
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 312
Index
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Keys .80
.......................
Label, Certif ication .300
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 76
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...........................
Light Control Dial .76
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .80
...........................................
Switch .82
............
Timing Control System . 308
........................
Immobilizer System .81
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...................................
In-Bed Trunk .95
....................
Emergency Opener .96
............................
Open Indicator .69
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
...............
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 63
.......................
A/T Temperature .66
....................
Back Window Open . 69
.............................
Bed Lights On .69
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .63
........................
Charging System .62
.............................
Cruise Control .65
...................................
Door Open .64
DRL (Daytime Running ..................................
Lights) .65
...................................
High Beam .65
....................
In-Bed Trunk Open .69
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
.....................................
Lights On .66
......................................
Low Fuel .65 ........................
Low Oil Pressure .62
......................
Low Tire Pressure .68
..................
Maintenance Minder . 67
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .......................................
(MIL) .62
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .62
.......................................
Seat Belt .61
...............................................
SRS .62
..............................
Tailgate Open .64
...............
Tire Pressure Monitor . 68
.............................
TPMS System .68
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .64
............................
VSA Activation .67
.................................
VSA System .67
..........................................
VTM-4 .66
..............................
Washer Level .65
..................
Individual Map Lights . 119
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .37
......................................
Inf ant Seats .37
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 266
........................
Inf ormation Display .70
.........
Engine Oil Lif e Indicator . 235
...........
Mainte nance Items . 238, 242
.................................
Inside Mirror .110
.............................
Inspection, Tire .266 ........................
Instrument Panel . 3, 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 78
...............................
Interior Lights .118
........................................
Introduction .i
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle . 277
.......................................
Jack, Tire .275
................................
Jump Starting .284
Index
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Maintenance .233
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .241 .................................
Record . 243-244
................................
Minder . 235-242
.........................
Minder Indicator .67
..........................................
Saf ety .234
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 289
..............
Manual Seat Adjustments . 98
...............................
Meters, Gauges .70
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .111
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 185
.......................................
Moonroof .108
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
.........................................
Odometer .70
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 227
...................
Of f -Road Precautions . 228
Oil ........................
Change, How to .247 ......................
Change, When to .235
......................
Checking Engine .182
...........................................
Filter .247
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .246
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
............................
Outside Mirrors .111
....................
Overheating, Engine .286
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 241
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .178
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 78
........................
Park Gear Position .198
...........................................
Parking .206
...............................
Parking Brake .109
.................................
Parking Lights .76
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 309
.............................
PGM-FI System .308
Pickup Bed .........................
Carrying Cargo .189
.........................................
Lights .120
..............
Power Seat Adjustments . 100
...............
Power Socket Locations . 116
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .255
.......................................
Indicator .66
.......................................
Interior .118
.........................................
Parking .76
..................................
Turn Signal .76
............................
Load Limits .187, 212
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
............................
Fuel Fill Door .179
..................................
Glove Box .115
...............................
In-Bed Trunk .95
....................
Lockout Prevention . 83
.................................
Power Door .83
........................
Low Coolant Level .182
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .65
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 288
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 302
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 186...................
Neutral Gear Position . 199
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 178
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 300
Index
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Tachometer .70
Tailgate, Dual-Action
.................................
Indicator . 64, 94
.....................................
Operation .92
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .257
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .273
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .304
.....
Emissions Control Systems .307
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .309
.......................
Temperature Gauge .72
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .19
............................
Thef t Protection .162
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .309
....................................
Timing Belt .254
....................................
Tire Chains .269
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .275
.................................
Tire Labeling .306
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................
System (TPMS) .204
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 68, 204
Shif ting the Automatic
.............................
Transmission .197
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators .197
........................
Shif t Lock Release .202
....................................
Side Airbags .26
......................
Side Curtain Airbags .28
Side Marker (Parking)
...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in .256
...............................
Signaling Turns .76
.....................................
Snow Tires .269
................
Sound System . 133, 142, 148
Spare Tire ..............................
Inflating . 265, 274
....................
Specific ations . 269, 303
....................
Specif ications Charts .302
................................
Speed Control .165
...................................
Speedometer .70
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
...
Additional Safety Precautions .31
......
Airbag System Components .21
.............................
Airbag Service .30
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .29
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .28 How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator . 28, 62
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .82
.......................
Starting the Engine .196
................
With a Dead Battery .284
..............
State Emissions Testing .310
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .286
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .79
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .82
...
Stereo Sound System . 133, 142, 148
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .272
................................
Stuck Vehicle .297
........................................
Sun Visor .117
........................
Sunglasses Holder .115
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) ......................................
Servicing .30
.........................
SRS Indicator . 28, 62
...................
System Components .21
..................................
Synthetic Oil .247
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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