How to tell when your Honda Ridgeline needs an oil change in Oklahoma City

Check the oil-life percentage on your Ridgeline’s Maintenance Minder and schedule the change when it reaches 15%, or at least once a year if it hasn’t called for one sooner. Our express service lanes take oil and filter changes without an appointment.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

Your Ridgeline’s oil-life percentage, not 3,000 miles, tells you when to change oil

Honda’s system calculates when your oil needs changing from driving conditions, engine temperature, mileage and operating time. The oil-life percentage on the display is the result of that calculation. A single mileage count leaves out most of those inputs, so the display is the better guide.

How do you check the oil life on your Honda Ridgeline?

Read the engine oil life percentage on your Ridgeline’s information display. Honda’s owner’s manual gives the exact display steps for your model year.

1. Set the power mode to ON.

2. Press the (Information) button until the engine oil life appears on the multi-information display.

The display shows the oil life as a percentage based on engine operating conditions. For example, a calculated 100 to 91 is displayed as 100%. (American Honda Motor Co., 2023)

The display gives three messages as the oil life drops:

• Maintenance Due Soon appears at 15% oil life, with 15 to 6 percent remaining. The oil is nearing the end of its service life, so have the maintenance items inspected and serviced soon.
• Maintenance Due Now appears at 5% oil life, with 5 to 1 percent remaining. The oil has almost reached the end of its service life, so have the items serviced as soon as possible.
• Maintenance Past Due appears as a negative distance after you drive over 10 miles (U.S. models). The oil life has passed, and the items must be serviced immediately.

The system message indicator comes on along with each Maintenance Minder message. The manual lists the sub-item codes (CODE 1 to 6) and main items A and B in its Maintenance Service Items table. (American Honda Motor Co., 2023)

Does a Honda Ridgeline need an oil change at least once a year?

Yes. Honda says to change the oil at least once a year if the Maintenance Minder hasn’t called for it sooner. The yearly change is a backstop, so the calendar still counts even when the display reads high. Note the date of your last oil change and set a reminder for one year later.

What should you ask for when you book your Ridgeline’s oil change?

Ask for an oil and filter change in our express service lanes, which take walk-ins with no appointment. The lanes handle a listed set of light services:

• Oil and filter changes
• Fluid checks
• Multi-point inspections
• Tire rotation and repair
• Wiper blades
• Battery testing and replacement
• Bulb replacement
• Engine and cabin filters

Knowing your display reading before you arrive makes it easier to name the service you need.

How do you reset your Ridgeline’s oil life after an oil change?

Reset the oil life display after the change so the Maintenance Minder starts counting again. Honda’s owner’s manual gives the reset steps for your Ridgeline’s model year.

1. Set the power mode to ON.

2. Press the (Information) button until the engine oil life appears on the multi-information display.

3. Press and hold the RESET button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

4. Select Reset with the (Information) button, then push the RESET button.

• A maintenance reset complete message appears on the multi-information display.
• The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
• To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the RESET button.

(Honda, 2023)

The manual warns about skipping the reset: “Failure to reset the Maintenance Minder TM display after a maintenance service results in the system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems.” The manual also says a dealer resets the display after the required service. If someone other than a dealer does the service, the owner resets it. (Honda, 2023)

FAQ

Where can I wait during my Ridgeline’s oil change in Oklahoma City?

Our service waiting area has free coffee, WiFi and work stations. It also has a children’s play area, so families can wait together.

Does Bob Howard Honda have an oil change coupon or service special?

Yes, we offer service specials and coupons. Ask about current specials when you call the service line at (405) 753-8778.

What hours can I bring my Ridgeline to Bob Howard Honda’s service department?

Service runs Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM until 7:00 PM. On Saturday we open at 7:00 AM and close at the same 7:00 PM. Service is closed Sunday. We are at 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131.

Can I request Ridgeline parts online from Bob Howard Honda?

Yes. Parts can be requested online through a form, and we call when they are ready to pick up. The form is a price request, not an online checkout.

Why get your Ridgeline’s oil change at Bob Howard Honda in Oklahoma City?

Our express service lanes take walk-ins for oil and filter changes with no appointment, so you can come in when your display says it is time. As of October 2026, our Google record is 4.5 stars across 4,311 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star (Google, 2026).

In a July 2025 5-star Google review, James P. wrote: “Great service as always. Kristian was able to get me in/out as promised! Update: next oil change experience equally satisfying!” The reviewer came back for the next oil change and wrote that it was just as satisfying.

To start, call (405) 753-8778 or come to 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, during service hours, with your Ridgeline’s display reading.

Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.

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