Engine Coolant - Honda RIDGELINE 2019 Owner's Manual

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• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
with an API Certification Seal on the
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This seal indicates the oil is energy
conserving and that it meets the
American Petroleum Institute's latest
requirements.
Use Genuine Honda Motor Oil or
another commercial engine oil of
suitable viscosity for the ambient
temperature.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it
is labeled with the API Certification
Seal and is of the specified viscosity
grade.
Adding Oil
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1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil can
result in leaks and engine damage.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
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If you change or replace the vehicle's engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the right selector wheel on the steering wheel to make
selections in the MID.
1. Scroll to Maintenance Info and select it to display the oil life reset mode.
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2. Select Reset. The service code disappears and the oil life returns to
100%.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.

Engine Coolant

Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level
in the radiator. Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
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1. Open the hood see Opening the Hood. Check the amount of coolant in
the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add the specified coolant
until it reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
For vehicles used in temperatures below -31°F (-35°C), change the coolant
from the standard 50:50 antifreeze:water mix to one with added antifreeze.
Consult a dealer for more information.
Adding Coolant
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1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and relieve any pressure in the
coolant system. Do not push the cap down when turning.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck. Add coolant
if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
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