2018 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Compartment Cover
Maintenance
Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine co mpartment are protected by a cover.
You may need to remove the cove

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRecommended Engine Oil
Maintenance
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contribu tor to your engine’s 
performance and longevity. If you drive the 
vehicle with in

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine  oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three mi

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil  fill cap, and tighten

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Continued
Maintenance
Changing the Engine  Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter regularly in order

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Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the 
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to 
the e

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
Continued
Maintenance
Engine Coolant
This coolant is premixed with 50% an tifreeze and 50% water. Do not add any 
straight antifreeze or water.
We reco

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HONDA RIDGELINE 2018  Owners Manual (in English) uuMaintenance Under the Hood uEngine Coolant
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Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are 
cool.
2. Remove the engine compartment cover.
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3.Turn the radiat