2021 Honda Ridgeline 30k Maintenance - ATF, Transfer Assembly, and Rear Differential Fluid Changes

In this video I will change the automatic transmission fluid (ATF), Transfer Assembly Fluid, and Rear Differential Fluid in my 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD. This truck has the 9-speed ZF transmission. Below you will find a video index, parts and tools on amazon, and general notes and specifications that list the fluids, cost, and torque specifications.

VIDEO INDEX
3:00 ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
7:36 JACK UP VEHICLE
13:17 MR. SCIENCE / NERD ALERT
30:27 TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
42:34 REAR DIFFERENTIAL
1:00:22 LOWER VEHICLE OFF OF JACK STANDS
1:02:38 TRANSMISSION FILL BOLT INSTALLED

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2-Quart Pitcher
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Transmission Funnel
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Red Transmission Funnel
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Mityvac MVA6851 Fluid Extractor, Syringe
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Quart bottle fluid pump
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20mm Crush Washers - Honda Genuine OEM
Bag of 10-94109-20000
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18mm Crush Washers - Honda Genuine OEM
Bag of 5-90471-PX4-000
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Hex Bit Socket Set (2mm-14mm)
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GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive Hex Bit Metric Socket 8mm - 80429
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3/8" Extensions
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PLASTIC SHEETING to protect driveway
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GLOVES
GREASE MONKEY HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC GLOVES with PADDING
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DISPOSABLE GLOVES
GREASE MONKEY Disposable Nitrile All Purpose Gloves
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Synthetic Nitrile Disposable Gloves Large -100 Pack -Latex Free Medical Gloves
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SHOP TOWELS
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USED FLUID STORAGE
2.5-gallong jug for used fluid storage
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FUNNEL to transfer fluids into 2.5-gallon jug
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JACK STANDS
Torin 3-ton Jack Stands
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GENERAL NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
Honda ATF-TYPE 3.1 or higher $30.53/qt
Owner's Manual, pages 506, 575
Capacity 3.7 Quarts
Plugs with built-in gasket (if you want to replace)
Honda 06237-5J4-010, ~$32 each
No crush washer
Need 8mm hex / allen connection for 3/8" socket
Torque: 26 ft-lbs

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID:
Honda DPSF-II (Dual Pump Fluid 2), 1.92 Quarts; $10.57/qt
It will take 2 Quarts.
Fill bolt: 20 mm crush washer
Drain bolt: 18 mm crush washer
35 ft-lb of torque for both bolts.

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID:
Honda Hypoid Gear Oil (HGO)
HGO-1
GL-5 SAE 75W-85
0.45 Quarts, $20.85/qt
Drain bolt: 20 mm crush washer
Fill bolt: 20 mm crush washer
Torque (both): 33 lb-ft