The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is quiet, comfortable, and versatile, but keeping it running well requires the right amounts of the right kind of oil. Your Ridgeline’s 3.5L V6 has an oil capacity of 4.5 quarts or 4.3 liters.

When it comes to car maintenance, most of us know we need to keep the

oil changed

and the tank full of fuel, but knowing exactly what kind of oil and how much to put in your 2006 Honda Ridgeline can be confusing without an owner’s manual close at hand.

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2006 Honda Ridgeline engine oil capacity

The first thing you should know about your Honda Ridgeline is how much oil to keep in it.

Your Ridgeline’s 3.5L V6 has an oil capacity of 4.5 quarts or 4.3 liters.

What kind of oil does a 2006 Honda Ridgeline need?

Keeping the right amount of oil in your Ridgeline won’t help much if it’s not the right kind of oil. The Honda Ridgeline’s owner’s manual recommends you use 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil.

This means your Ridgeline’s engine has been developed, tested, and certified using synthetic oil that flows like a 5-weight oil in freezing temperatures—5W refers to 5 “winter”—and a 20-weight oil when warm.

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How often to change the oil on a 2006 Honda Ridgeline

Honda recommends changing your Ridgeline’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

If you don’t drive very often

, you should aim to change your oil at least twice a year.

In addition to changing your oil, you should also

check your engine oil

levels at least once a month to ensure your truck is maintaining its oil level.

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How to change your oil and filter

When it’s time for an oil change, you’ll need to gather some materials to complete the task:

5 quarts of 5W-20 oil and replacement filter

A drain pan

A socket wrench

A filter wrench

A rag

Before you begin, ensure your engine is warm—this will make the oil drain easily and completely. Now, it’s time to get to work:

Remove the oil fill cap

Get underneath the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer, draining the old oil into the drain pan

Remove the old oil filter and continue to let the oil drain

Install the new filter

Replace the oil drain bolt using a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Refill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap

Now that you’re finished changing your oil, be sure to clean up the used oil properly by pouring it into a plastic or metal container with a tightly-sealed lid, and taking it to a recycling center. If you’re not sure where to recycle your oil, you can search locations to recycle used automotive fluids on

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DO NOT dump the oil on the ground or put it in the garbage. This is terrible for the environment and illegal in most states.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

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