| Litemike |
| I have a seperate transfer on my 06, not attached to tranny (different from 03-05). Takes a gear oil (VTM-4 AS STATED IN MANUAL) has anybody changed this? It seems more like a front differential. I was on Ridgeline Owners Club site and they claim to use 80-90 wt, not a mention of VTM-4). Maint sched in book states to replace if needed when changing tranny fluid. Thanks. |
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| whizmo |
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Originally posted by Litemike
I have a seperate transfer on my 06, not attached to tranny (different from 03-05). Takes a gear oil (VTM-4 AS STATED IN MANUAL) has anybody changed this? It seems more like a front differential. I was on Ridgeline Owners Club site and they claim to use 80-90 wt, not a mention of VTM-4). Maint sched in book states to replace if needed when changing tranny fluid. Thanks.
Don't think it takes VTM-4 which is a totally different fluid designed for the electronic clutch packs in the rear differential. I have the shop manual in front of me and it clearly specifies hypoid gear oill (GL4 or GL5), either 90W or 80W-90.
It is supposed to changed along with the tranny fluid when sub-item "3" appears on the MM system.
- Mark |
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| Medic721 |
It takes 80-90W GL-% I used mobil 1 full synthetic. takes less than a quart.
-Mike |
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| Litemike |
| I sometimes wonder about the fluids, as the Owners Manual seems to state VTM-4 in the Transfer. I do not have the O.M. in front of me, however. I will have to look into the Service Manual. Thanks again. Is there a way an 06 Service Manual page on the Transfer case could be posted with the said g80-90 wt? I would appreciate it. |
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| tangotango99 |
| can u post pictures ?. |
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| Litemike |
| I swore it said VTM4 in the transfer in the O.M., but its 80-90 IN the transfer, (not red), so, thats done. Thanks again guys. I also sucked my tranny fluid up through the dipstick w/ a marine inboard oil extractor to change it, works great! |
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| mfh126 |
| Can someone please post a picture of the transfer case and the drain/fill bolts? I'm not exactly sure where it's located and I don't want to take any chances. I did a search but couldn't find anything. Thanks! |
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| mfh126 |
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Originally posted by youbetcha
The transfer case is attached to the transmission. See the following on the Acura MDX:
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...15&pagenumber=1
Great! I thought that was the transfer case, but just needed some pics to confirm it. Thanks youbetcha! |
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