2019 HONDA RIDGELINE Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid 
(Black Cap)
Washer Fluid
Radiator Cap
Engine Coolant 
Reserve Tank Engine Oil Dipstick 
(Orange) Engine Oil Fil

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set 
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the 
lower lef

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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 contributor to your engine’s 
performance and longevity. If you drive the 
vehicle with ins

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOil Check
Maintenance
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engi ne 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 
i

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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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HONDA RIDGELINE 2019  Owners Manual (in English) uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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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