How to change the VTM-4 fluid in an Acura MDX?
Slide under the rear of the SUV with the 3/8″ ratchet, a rubber mallet, a fluid pump, the used oil catch basin and the gallon jug of VTM-4 fluid.
Is the Honda VTM like any other differential?
Click to expand… The Honda VTM is not like any other differential. That’s why it does not use conventional differential fluid. It has been that way since it’s inception some 10 years ago. Since only a few models of Honda use it (MDX, Ridgeline, Pilot) there is not likely a lot of incentive for other mfg. to come out with an equivalent fluid.
How to change the VTM-4 gear oil?
The VTM-4 rear differential is known to be sensitive to fluid contaminations. So avoid re-using an old fluid pump that has been used for the transfer case gear oil or the rear differential on a different vehicle. Insert the hose into the filler hole at the top of the differential.
Where is the fluid pump on the VTM-4?
Attach the new automotive fluid pump to the top of the gallon VTM-4 bottle. The VTM-4 rear differential is known to be sensitive to fluid contaminations. So avoid re-using an old fluid pump that has been used for the transfer case gear oil or the rear differential on a different vehicle.
Slide under the rear of the SUV with the 3/8″ ratchet, a rubber mallet, a fluid pump, the used oil catch basin and the gallon jug of VTM-4 fluid.
When to change VTM-4 rear differential fluid?
VTM-4 fluid is being use all the time when you are accelerate. Maintenance minder will tell you if you need to replace it or not. Follow the minder and you will be ok. I had a instruction thread regarding VTM-4 fluid change.
Which is the correct rear diff oil for an Acura MDX?
08200-9008A is ATF DW-1, which supersedes ATF-Z1 ( which is no longer produced ). So that’s the right fluid for your transmission. ATF-Z1 was also the fluid originally specified for rear diff in early SH-AWD units such as 2008 MDX, but for that application, Acura DPSF 08200-9007A is the correct replacement. Don’t use DW-1 in the rear diff!
Attach the new automotive fluid pump to the top of the gallon VTM-4 bottle. The VTM-4 rear differential is known to be sensitive to fluid contaminations. So avoid re-using an old fluid pump that has been used for the transfer case gear oil or the rear differential on a different vehicle.