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Image 1 — Mystery Part Fell From Engine Area
Image 2 — Mystery Part Fell From Engine Area

Mystery Part Fell From Engine Area

Hello, I was checking the fluids on my 23’ Ridgeline and was having some trouble getting the radiator cover back on. I was eventually able to man-handle it in place but this piece dropped to the floor.

Does anyone know what this piece is and where it goes? It’s just plastic so I’m assuming nothing is going to explode but I would like to put it back where it belongs.

Thanks in advance for any help.

u/RonTheOrc — 9 hours ago

2019 Ridgeline EXL - upgrade headunit recommendations

Hello all;

I just got a 2019 Ridgeline EXL. I can't seem to get it's native Android Auto/Apple Carplay working. Aside from that and the screen just looking outdated I'm looking for aftermarket headunits.

Anyone have any recommendations that keeps the OEM functionality and steering wheel controls?

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u/lunchbawkz — 17 hours ago

Tire advice (Continental ProContact TX?)

I have a 2022 Black Edition / HPD, and the original tires finally need to be replaced. The Honda dealer where I live gave me a good quote on Continental ProContact TX tires. Does anyone here use those?
My truck sees a mix of highways and city streets, occasional off-pavement on gravel roads, and sometimes off-road on non-technical surfaces.
I’ve read through previous posts about tires in this subreddit, but I didn’t see this tire mentioned. Anyone have any thoughts to share?

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u/No-Profession2480 — 20 hours ago

Question on radio in 2021 year

i’m test driving Ridgelines. When I was test driving a 2021, the touchscreen was so slow and laggy and unresponsive even the sales rep was frustrated. Is this what to expect from a 2021 , or is there likely a different issue here?

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u/Tankandbike — 21 hours ago

Finally got my 2024 detailed!

I've been meaning to do this since the spring of 2025 but got wrapped up in so much last summer was never able to get it done. Finally got a full interior and exterior detail. Then immediately installed a screen protector on the infotainment system before the dust came back. I used Gloss Works in Worcester MA for anyone local. The owner was super friendly, and worked his ass off. Showed up at 9 am, did my wife's car, my RL, and cleaned the engine bay on my other car. Would definitely recommend.

Here it is looking shiny and clean.

u/RedBarron4 — 1 day ago

Eco mode worse MPG?!?!

Turned on ECO mode when I purchased a '23 RTL (cuz I'm a cheapskate!) and left it on for ~6 months, happily checking in w/ 22.5-23 mpg on my very regular commute up/down a mountain pass, freeway speeds + some city driving throughout the day. I'm a very regular 400 miles/week.

About a month ago, from a post on Reddit informing that ECO gives you diminished AC performance (and 100 degree days in SLC), I turned off ECO and did indeed have a bit more oomph from the cooling system in addition to a peppier driving experience.

Here's the part I did not expect: MPG went immediately to 25 after that. I'm 4 weeks in and I guess the ECO mode is dead to me now.

Tangent/sidenote: my digital MPG is ALWAYS ~+2 MPG from what the pump says. My last Ridgeline was exactly the same, overstating MPG by ~+2. YMMV. Literally.

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u/HolidayPlatypus751 — 2 days ago

Suggested new infotainment systems?

Hey guys I just took home a 2019 ridgeline but I would love to have a car play screen. Any suggestions to what I can put in there? Hopefully won’t require as much wiring or losing other features

Thank you!

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u/Inner_Major_8355 — 1 day ago

Intervals for fluid changes

Hello,

I recently bought a 2025 trailsport with 35k miles and am trying to keep up on the maintenance. I was planning on changing the transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, and transfer case fluid soon.

My question is… on the carfax it states that the fluids were checked and “recommended maintenance performed” can I expect any of the fluids to have been changed thus far in the vehicles life?

I know that they are all supposed to be changed around 30k miles but could I expect them to have been completed at the 27k service record shown on the carfax? Thank you.

u/ZestyLem0nJuic3 — 1 day ago

Door Lock Issue

You know the fast beep that tells you your doors didn’t lock automatically? Mine does that about 80% of the time I leave my truck and I have to lock up manually. Any idea why this is happening?

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u/Ok_Procedure7492 — 2 days ago

Topper/ shell/ camper

So I got my RL in February, always had caps on my truck in the past, but due to the insane pricing and what I need right now the sub 200 tonneau cover has been great, but I stumbled across a leer cap for an actual reasonable price kinda local to me. Curious what the interior dimensions are and if folks like having a cap on the rl , I feel like there's enough dry storage ( coming from an access cab Tacoma) . I did use to camp in my other trucks. No immediate plans for to do such but would like to at some point. Was entertaining getting a flared for that stuff..... Any help appreciated. My apologies and thanks in advance

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u/cdchampoux — 1 day ago

Is $28k out the door worth pulling trigger for 2020 RTL-E with 56k miles

One owner, local in Charlotte. No accidents, and service record / maintenance has been done to align with recommended intervals

Finally moving on from my 07. She’s been a great truck, but at 282k, she’s started to show signs of nickel and diming me to death.

Edit: Carfax is clean and service records mentioned above are listed. Honda certified with extended warranty

u/APinthe704 — 3 days ago

Joined the club! 23’ RTL-E

Flew to Texas to buy it and drove her back to Virginia the next day 😮‍💨

u/DirtInUrEyes — 2 days ago

Joined the club! 2024 RTL

Came with oem tonneu cover, running boards, oem all weather mats and roof rails. Whats some practical uses of those roof rails/crossbars? Thanks

u/soopersalad — 3 days ago