When do I need an oil change and/or service

From Owner's Link:

Maintenance Minder B Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2006 Honda Ridgeline:

Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#

Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

Maintenance Minder 6 Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2006 Honda Ridgeline:

Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid or frequently fully loaded. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

A leaking thermostat housing shouldn't cause false temp readings, but if it's leaking it should absolutely be replaced, however it's more likely that you just need a housing gasket, unless there is some non replaceable seal.

As for the sludge problem, regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil should keep it from forming. However a flush won't hurt and you can do it yourself. Just follow the instructions on the bottle. You can change to synthetic oil at any time without any problem. It is a common misconception that you can't switch between regular and synthetic, this is untrue, you just can't mix the two.

Keep up on regular maintenance and you should have no sludge problems for many more miles.

Keep the serpintine belt, oil/oil filter, air filter, gas filter and transmission fluid/filter changed regularly. At 84k, check the brakes (front and back). I would look at changing the spark plugs as well. If it is running good, you want to keep it that way...good luck

can you tell me how to put oil for the engine myself?

10000 km unless driving in dusty conditions then 5000 km

Google " service manuals BMW "
or go to www.repairmanuals.com

Check with the dealer. He may have one on hand. Try your local library. Often guys will donate manuals to the library, but your bike is pretty new so the library is doubtfull. The money you will save on the service work you do just this one time will pay for the manual.

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i'm about to purchase a 03 749 w abt 4000miles. mostly stock except for some CF add-ons. used to ride a monster400(yes they do have 400cc monsters!) back in my country and the maintenence wasn't costly. was just wondering if you guys could offer me some advise mostly abt cost of maintenence. i would love to be mentally prepared for the costs involved..(tried to find these info in the forums but couldnt really get a definite answer) 1)i understand the 6K service would be up soon. any rough estimates on the cost of it? 2) is it about the same for the 12k service? 2) is the 6K and 12 K service(and so on every 6K) the only major ones the 749 need? 3)in between these how often should i send her for a regular servicing? (change of engine oil, spark plugs, etc)? any help would be truly appreciated and cant wait to get back on a ducati!,First piece of advice, use the search function on this forum. You will be flamed otherwise. This question has been asked a million times. The cost of servicing a Ducati will depend on the state of the bike. Generally, however, all interval services between 6000 and 12,000 miles will cost the same as any Japanese four. The major services, and this includes the 6000 and 12000 services will generally cost you between $600-$1200. This is a ball park figure, as this depends: (a) on the honesty of the mechanic; and (b) things like the valve clearance and age of the belts and the general condition of the bike. As you have a 2003 749 with 4000 miles, expect the next service to be at the higher end of the scale because the bike will have to have the belts, fluids, valves and everthing checked or changed. This is because Ducati specify their maintenance schedule in terms of X,000 miles or 2 years, whatever comes sooner. This schedule is repeated throughout the bikes life and as time goes will come to include such things as the forks, etc. I suggest that you do not skimp on any of this. However, Ducati's and especially the 749/999 bikes are not ticking reliability time bombs. If you look after your bike it will last you for many years to come, providing a fantastic ownership experience along the way. I hope this is of some help.,,,

You shouldn't have to tell him anything unless you have a problem with something.If it's just routine maintenance he should know what to do.if there's anything your not happy about with your bike tell him so he can check it out.

I just dropped off my '08 Beo 125 for first scheduled service and left my manual in the seat. Anyone know offhand when the second one is due? Who here changes their oil between services and how often? Any winterizing or storage tips?Your next service would be at 3,108 mi, which is basically just a check of the brake pads, engine oil and ail filter. I plan on doing all much maintenance as I can do myself (I don't want to have fork out $90hr for my dealer to drain the oil and replace the filters),,,

Hi.. No... What you need is to wash the bearing in solvent, and pack them with grease. As much grease as you cna possibly pack. Bearing usually last for years if kept in good service and maintenance is within regular intervals, usually 50,000 mi.