Driving the Honda Ridgeline in POLAR VORTEX | Test Drive in -22 Degree Weather
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, I drive the Ridgeline out in -22 Degree weather to see if she can start and how well she drives. Also a close call with 12 inches of snow.
Make More videos like this about the ridgeline. theres not many videos on TH-cam about this truck!
Awesome to here that from another Ridgeline fan! More will come :)
The Ridgeline laughs at -22. Try -50
My 2019 Ridgeline Sport started with no issues in the -24F weather (Wisconsin), even towed a utility trailer in the weather. Everything was great, except the temps! Thanks for the Ridgeline content.
Thanks! I'll make sure more come in the future.
Scotty Kilmer: 🙄 Typical Honda starts right up no problem. 😂 While another 2 Hemi’s and 4 Silverado’s blow their lifters. MDS and AFM. Absolutely ridiculous. HONDA. TOYOTA. the. trucks. run. absolutely. forEVER. Stick with Honda/Toyota avoid American like the plague. These trucks will NEVER leave you stranded.
Polar vortex? Wow, you Americans make up some pretty tough names for weather. Up here in Canada we just call it Wednesday.
You Canadians sound real tough with your cold weather. Every single one has to chime to let others how cold it is up there.
I'm also in Canada you hoser and it's freakin' warm here eh! Kooo rooo koo koo koo kooo koo koooo!
-22 it's T-shirt time in Québec
I'm just here for the comments
Canadians are tough people -- So true - I am from Texas and was not prepared. The Canadians alway offered me warm drinks and tried to warm me up. I love our neighbors up north.
Dude, in this weather you always keep your gas tank full!
Good tip! Filled her up today.
why?
@@cdbuiles To prevent gas line from freezing up and if you're stranded you can at least run the car and keep warm.
Or keep cold weather gear on board. My old wj jeep grand timing chain slipped while coming home from snowboarding and tow truck took 40min to show up. I ended up putting all my snowboard gear on to stay warm because the engine would not turn over. I had more problems with x4 jeeps with less miles and zero problems with the ridgeline with double the miles. Ridgeline got stuck once because i high centered, jeeps have gotten stuck on numerous occasions without being high centered. Open diff on jeep are crap like in this video. Not me but i have been there before. th-cam.com/video/CuTXUcoGdhw/w-d-xo.html
@@cdbuiles
Also keeps water from condensing in the fuel tank and dripping into your gas. At least here in balmy Colorado.
I've been driving my 2017 Ridgeline Canadian Touring edition here in Saskatchewan. It has been COLD -40C -40F with a windchill that can freeze bare skin in a few minutes. I also have the low tire indicator on, it goes off after some highway miles. I also have that hum or squealing sound with the initial start up. I love my truck, I have driven her through 3 feet of snow during a snow storm - great truck.
Awesome to hear! I think that squealing is from the differential?
@@DriversOnly I bet it just needs the belts tightened. Very easy to fix.
Alaskan here, hello southern neighbor. How does it do going up steep inclines that are snow covered? Can you put a winch on the bumper?
Where I live in a very mountainous area with hills that are a thousand feet up and down, so a winch and recovery hooks are critical, especially if you don't want to end up as a meal for the local wildlife if you get stranded in -55f weather. Often I find myself pulling other drivers out of ditches on sharp inclines, a locking dif with a 4wd low transfer case seems to help a lot, along with a heavy duty winch, that has to be mounted to a steel bumper of course.
Anywho, just curious as to your thoughts on this.
Also driving over boulders on the highway in spring is very common here due to earthquake(we have 52 active volcanoes) and spring thaw landslides, plus all the road calving that happens as the permafrost recedes in springtime, so I was also curious on your thoughts on ground clearance.
I currently have a 2012 Suzuki RMZ 4, with all the offroad bells and whistles, plus the steel bumper(aftermarket) with the heavy duty winch, tow hooks, and moose lights, but its getting old, and was looking at upgrading.
The Taco is uncomfy to drive, it is very capable, but is smaller than my truck with very little cargo or bed capacity. The latest GM trucks are built poorly and you have to pay a subscription to use the glitchy dashboard. Ford Rangers just do not drive well but are bigger, but I don't feel safe in them. I don't want a big truck, so I was looking at the Ridgeline.
If you read that, sorry for the long message, I just have some serious specs I need covered. Thanks and have an awesome day.
I really like the RidgeLine. I feel for you all in the Midwest. This is a fine truck for 90% of what trucks are used for and beautiful interior.
Thanks!
Everybody questioned my black edition 2019 ridgeline. Brought it to work and people were like holy shit soo many features
People always hate what they don't know. But I agree once people know a bit more about the Ridgeline, they learn to love it! :)
This Ridgeline should handle 10-12 inches of snow no problem if slip turned off and snow mode on. It's got an awesome VTC-4 AWD drive system, same as Acura's SH-AWD.
I bought my 2019 Ridgeline AWD RTL-T for the tri-zone climate control at the back seats, since I have three kids back there. I also selected it for the largest in-class cabin, which makes long distance traveling very comfortable. When I buy mulch and compost in bulk, the landscaping company uses a 1.5 cubic yard bucket to dump diagonally and all of the product fills evenly without spillover (oversized short bed). I use the in-bed trunk for routine groceries, Costco, Sam’s Club, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Pike Nursery, and etc... I missed out on the longer door stops (back doors), paddle shifters, wireless cell charger, and 9-speed transmission for 2020. I wish the Elite Edition trim was available as seen on Pilot and Passport. After traveling a lot with a bed-cover, the side-panel lamps are too far forward to illuminate the in-bed trunk (while bed cover is fastened). An over the bed lamp would be nice (brake lamp only). An auto-locking dampened tailgate would be nice (only trunk auto-locks). I bought the $360 lockable tailgate upgrade. An in-trunk lamp under mounted in the lid would be nice, shining into the trunk space. An upgrade option for a full-sized spare would be nice. This vehicle meets or exceeds all of my needs. I attempted to buy the Colorado on a 90+ F degree day, but the lack of tri-zone climate control in the back seat was unbearable. I looked into the Gladiator (tri-zone climate control worked great), but couldn’t justify paying $20k more (basically Rubicon) to achieve the same trim-level features (leather and infotainment) that’s already on the Ridgeline RTL-T. The Gladiator’s gas-line into the bed space is horrifyingly inefficient and looks unpleasant (needs to be behind the tire-well like Wrangler). Swing-arm spare on gate is needed to complete the Gladiator (like the Wrangler). I’m too tall for the Tacoma and my kids complained of freezing in their uncle’s Tacoma during winter (no tri-zone climate control available). The Ranger seemed too pricey and impractical for the available options and cheaply designed interior.
Daniel, thanks for the updated comparisons! It verified everything I've been seeing so far. I've been considering replacing our 2nd car for a bit and would like something practical like a mid-size pickup. Everything I see points toward the RL as being the best choice with apples-to-apples comparisons. It cracks me up when I hear people say the RL is more expensive than the others, but when the comparisons are made with equal perks involved, the Honda comes out on top every time. And THEN there's that in-bed trunk!!!
Mark Johnson with COVID-19 affecting sales, Honda Finance has some exceptional 0 down with 0.9% and 1.9% financing options. My advice is to wait on late September to early December for Honda to move their 2020 Ridgeline inventory with specials to make room for the 2021 Ridgeline release. By then, pricing will drop enough on the 2020 models to purchase a better equipped model, like the RTL-E or Black Edition, for the same pricing that you’d pay now for a Sport or RTL. The RTL-E will gain you a much larger 8” touch screen with Android Auto & Apple Car Play. The RTL-E also gains you the 400 watt power receptacle in the back bed and the tailgating speakers inside the back bed. RTL-E also has the seat warmers and exterior defrost on the side mirrors and rear window. After I added the Tonneau cover (solid tri-folding panels), I occasionally hit 30MPG on the freeway and the locking tailgate upgrade is a must to really get the most out of the bed cover. The Tonneau has four latches (one in each corner) that internally disconnect for easy removal and two quick connect straps that keep it folded for storage until your ready to cover the back bed again. Tell Honda you want to keep the old tie downs as spares, the Tonneau cover replaces these with a modified tie down and liner brackets combined as one component.
@@pm270x, as it turns out, I had actually thought to wait until late December to move on a purchase. We'll see just what unfolds late September and on.
First gen ridgeline owner here. I’m sad the winter is clearing up in Canada here cause I had fun pulling chevys, dodges and fords out of the snow. The in bed trunk was the cherry and whip cream on top for sure. I’ve used that more than I’ve used any feature on a full-size
I’m on my second Ridgeline, 1rst one was a 2008, now have 31,000 miles on my 2017. Perfect for me, a 70 year old male who still tows a boat and a utility trailer and works the spread. Always had full size pick ups but now don’t want the rough ride and with Honda reliability the Ridgeline is a no brainer
Congrats and I feel the same way. :)
Gets a lot of crap. Just wish they changed the look
I owned 3 Tundras and an F150 before the Ridgeline. I tow a 4500# camper and a utility trailer. The RL is perfect for those jobs and even better as a daily driver and vacation vehicle. Quiet, smooth, powerful and comfortable. BTW, I'm 67....but I see many 40 something guys driving these. Smart guys!
Dan, I’m one of those 40 year olds!! Love my ‘17 RTL-E.
David Spahr ....... David, you are wise beyond your years! I regret all those years I drove gigantic trucks. Although all 4 were very nice trucks they were wayyyyyy more than I needed. The RL is perfect for most people, they just won't admit it. They'd rather have the huge, macho, "I'm a badass!" kind of truck. And this latest RL is so nice on every level. My RTL-E is quieter, smoother and has more tech than my wife's 2014 Lexus GS. I normally trade vehicles every few years but I imagine that I will keep this truck 10+ years.
The cold weather is a battery killer, tho. Glad all is well. You have got me watching Craig's list for ridgelines... LoL
I've done my job then.
It's great, I love mine. After checking mine out, one of my buddies went out and bought himself one!
I just bought an '06 Ridgeline with 26k miles! She's my beautiful blue beast.😃
Truth Reigns- Wow, what a find! Such low mileage.
Dude, I have first hand experience in Antarctica with Operation Deep Freeze and you are right, it doesn't get that cold (well not at McMurdo Station) during the Antarctic Summer most of the days. I have been in -20 degree weather there and even the vehicles there with Arctic seals and fluids can have difficulty starting in that cold weather. So, I have a 2020 Ridgeline, and love it. ONly been in 10 degree weather and a snow storm with about 6-10 inches of snow and the Ridgeline did flawless. Only issue was a frozen part of a road on a slight hill where i had to stop while a stuck vehicle was pulled out. But, a quick yank with another truck got me off the ice.
When I owned my 2008 Ridgeline. I found the gas mileage was just terrible in the colder air in Texas. My new 2023 will never have that problem as I am moving to Guam a tropical paradise.
-5° in NY and my 2009 pilot with 191k miles started lol it's a Honda they start everytime
Two years ago I was driving Ridgeline in 20 below...no issues. Except AWD light came on. Called a dealer in Stevens Point WI...great guy. Told me not to worry, when it worms up it will go away. True
Fill your tank.
I enjoy your Ridgeline videos too. I haven't checked your channel for Tesla Model Y videos since you swapped the Ridgeline for the Y.I'm a Honda guy and am really anxious for Honda to add hybrid options to its truck lineup.
The weather in your area reminds me of when I lived in Fairbanks, AK. Would get up to the mid 90s during the Summer... and would occasionally spend a week at a time during the Winter not getting above -65F. Summer time brought on the mosquitos as well. Luckily there was not wind during the Winter. That would have been a real killer!
Glad to see you enjoying your crossover truck! I really like them. They really seem perfect for the suburbanite who does not need to tow much/often.
Thanks, i agree!
@@DriversOnly
This would have been the truck I would have gotten if I had not had plans on doing a lot of off-roading with the family on camping trips.
Having 4Low, a locking T-case, and locking rear differential, and a much higher cooling capacity for the transmission/and T-case was pretty important to me. At least the T-case on my 18' Chevy Colorado actually unlocks when in "Auto" mode and I can make tight turns on dry pavement without binding the transmission (4WD is actually engaged though). So it acts like an AWD when in that mode.
However, I like the functionality of the Honda bed a lot more! These Hondas are some pretty cool little trucks.
@@great0789 Hello fellow Alaskan. Fairbanks is awesome.
Bought a 2019 Ridgeline and I love it , Happy to see someone making videos about this truck. I just subscribed to your videos
Thanks for the sub!
I keep the snow shovel in my Ridgeline's trunk. Came in handy few times in ski resort parking lots.
Good tip.
So funny bro I almost got stuck In Mudd today in a pit at end of my city felt dumb just like you. Great feeling to be able to drive away safe tho. Ridgeline rocks!!!
Haha, nice!
Good to see you're enjoying the snow. I have a 2018 Ridgeline and I found out this week that I can't do a donut in the snow. I turned the traction control off and for some reason, the safety mechanisms will auto brake when I turn the wheel hard in the snow.
I don't think the traction control can be completely turned off. I was able to do it in my other snow video...as long as you have enough ice/snow you should be able to do it.
I'm not sure if this will work, but try Sand Mode. It puts more power to the rear, less to the front and gives a more sensitive throttle. I think it's actually designed for playing on the beach, so it should be good for playing in the snow. If I was on a sandy beach and worried about getting stuck I would probably select Snow Mode. I really think Sand Mode is setup to play and to not kick in the traction control as much as you slip in and out of sandy ruts.
I wish there was an in-depth video of someone that has owned a Ridgeline for a while and understands all the traction settings and how they behave in different conditions. Most videos are 'test drive channels' and they only drive the truck for a few days and never read the owner's manual.
I like the growl the engine makes.
You might consider only leaving a 1/2 tank of gas in your car. Always a good cold weather approach. I live in Minneapolis. Gas tanks can collect evaporation over the course of the year/between fill ups and it can freeze.
Good tip!
@@DriversOnly Yes, you would hate to get caught out on the road or someplace because your lines could freeze. Here in MN we usually don't have to add de-icer to the gas given the improvements in fuel injection technology etc. Best to be safe than stranded it could be the difference between freezing to death or not.
Good job, good effort. Dats a chilly car review.
Thanks!
I live in Tucson, AZ. That white stuff sure is pretty!
The Ridgeline is a nice truck more civilized street truck. Wish it had a diesel option cause i would have bought it in a heartbeat. I have a 4 cyl diesel Chevy Colorado and the mileage is amazing on it. It's a little slow I had to add a tuner to give it a boost but great mpgs
And yes in winter time never let your tank go below half..... you never know if you will be stranded in a blizzard or stuck in traffic
Don't think Honda will ever release a diesel option in any of the cars/trucks in the US. Would be nice though.
leadnsteel why are US pick up owners prefere gasoline motor over diesel and automatic over manual transmission. the total cost of ownership is massiv cheaper with a diesel. I am making 35 mpg with by Nissan Navara EU model. For rational owner it should be a no brainer. I just don’t get the point..? Thank you in advance for your educated guess. Regards from Germany
Nice to see a Ridgeline video. I’m considering getting one.
Make sure to check out the other review videos!
Ridgeline performs great in 20 below F...central WI 2 years ago. Remote start is awesome. The only issue I had was AWD light came on...talked to Honda mechanik from Stevens Point...after the truck warmed up the light went off. Non issue
We hit below -40 degrees Fahrenheit up here in Toronto. Best to have gasoline antifreeze and synthetic oil for best start ups.
antifreeze in the gas?
@@DriversOnly Yep...
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Here in Alaska, in the Fairbanks area, it can go from 100f in the summer, to -60f in the winter. Also we count snow depth in feet, not uncommon to get several hundred inches of snow throughout the winter. I wonder how it would work out here up steep mountain passes that have several feet of snow on them. 🤔
Great video Im thinking of purchasing ridgeline just because the winters in Alberta Canada can be very brutal for about 4 to 5 months and even with winter tires on my small car I still have so many problems navigating safely thru the streets. Great video
Thanks David! I love my Ridgeline.
David Coupal- I live in Calgary and have driven up to Fox Creek several times while hauling quite a lot. The Ridgeline is perfect for tough Alberta winters.
Good video George! A bit off topic, but I noticed you had a WizGear phone holder. How do you like it? Even though they say that the magnet will not affect your phone at all, I am paranoid with how much they charge for them these days!
The best phone holder. I have it in all of my cars and it's so easy to mount your phone.
-17 outside and 10 degrees in my garage, so my Ridge was happy happy happy
Phoenix Arizona averages about 115. Mid day its like 12oish. 110 would be njce
My 2007 Tacoma reacted similarly during the recent cold snap, I believe we were down to -35. Little growl from the engine and you could hear the tires on the pavement although my TPMS didn't go off. Mine is a manual w hydraulic clutch and was spongy until it warmed up. Our big 08 Dodge with the 6.7 gelled up so gasoline is definitely advantageous in those extremes.
Nice
Great video. I say more slow-mo hot water fails :D My daily driver is a 2018 Sport and by far the best purchase I have made. Keep up the great Ridgeline videos!
Thanks man! More fails FTW :)
Thank you for uploading these videos about your Ridgeline. Looking to get one myself and your videos have helped inform my decision.
Thanks man, really appreciate it.
You seem pretty new to driving in snow because you were so surprised that simply backing out along your own tire tracks after stopping at the front edge of that deep spot was all that was necessary to get "unstuck". You were not even close to being stuck there, and in fresh snow on as cold day as that, I would have been shocked if you could have found a way to get stuck in a place like that. Have you noticed how "crunchy" the snow feels and sounds under your tires at that temperature and how excellent the grip of your tires is when it's that cold compared to traction on a warmer day? I have been driving in the upper Midwest with small trucks with rear-wheel drive since the mid 1970s, and none of the snow you drove through for this video would worry me very much in a two-wheel-drive truck that has a bit of weight in the back. I greatly appreciate what four-wheel drive or AWD can do in snow, but nowadays where hardly anyone learns how to get the most from two-wheel drive, they tend to think that the conditions they get through with 4wd or AWD are much worse than they really are.
Oh, and I agree with the other commenters that any modern vehicle SHOULD start just fine at that temperature. Decades ago, there were a lot of cars for which you had to learn unique idiosyncrasies of the vehicle before you could start it reliably at such temperatures (but even back then, some cars just started right up no matter how cold it got), but nowadays the car's computer does all the thinking for you.
Eric, you'll notice that there was a slight cut at that point in the video. Indeed I was stuck for a good few mins before I inched out slowly. Yes not used to driving in deep snow like that, first time for everything.
The point of these videos is to showcase what the Ridgeline can do first hand. I didn't test out any of the things I did ahead of time. So of course there will be hiccups along the way.
Did anyone purchase winter tire for their RIDGLINE ? Or stay driving on the snow with the originally M plus S TIRE ?
Tires? what tires do you have on? Nokian, etc.? show a picture of the tread.
Hey, I have the Ridgeline and my pussy has the Odyssey lol at 6:49min both has the same engine tuned differently....
It seems like Honda can't shake the Odyssey...it is great for business as well as family and we many times used it as a pick up truck to move furniture and other stuff and also as a camper... yes the Odyssey as a camper, just remove the middle seats put a full size inflatable mattress in and still room for a cooler and bags, so much that can be done with it to say the least. The Ridgeline I'm finding to be more of a "go getter" Driver pickup. It drives and handles great even at high speeds and many terrains. Remainds me of my 2008 Acura MDX which I also LOVED.
I average 22.8 mpg in eco mode 70% of the time. I have done over 446 miles avg 26.2 mpg in eco mode... YES! 26 mpg. in New England January weather with the heater on at 75*F. Love my 2019 Ridgeline Now over 2k miles.
Talk Tech, MPG, ect...
Good job and thanks for all your videos. :D
Thanks for the support, appreciate it!
Does your Ridgeline come with a block heater? The ones in Canada do, it was -40C here in Manitoba this morning. Love your videos!
Thanks! Nope mine doesn't. Would come in handy though especially in Canada. Are they standard?
My 2019 has the block heater.....I just picked it up my 2019 “used” with 3500 km. I see the block heater is an option on the honda Canada build page.
@@DriversOnly they come standard in canada. Infact we get dinged an extra $200 or so for them but dont get the option to say no i dont want it. Also in Manitoba myself, and it was -30 to -40 for about 3 or 4 days (-50 with windchill) and no problem starting my 2018 sport model. .... and our schools stayed open...
@@DR0CK wow lol
Canada also gets folding mirrors, which isn’t even an option in the US
So Wisconsin or Minnesota? That’s the weather I’m familiar with in WI😃
What tire and rim combo for a more rugged look can I get in a 17 Ridgeline. Stock tires are almost done. Getting a traxxx level kit installed soon.
Any modern vehicle should be able to deal with this kind of weather no problem.
Just got a recall notice on my Canadian 2018 Ridgeline. Fuel pump module leak.
Interesting.
Lol love that slow-mo of hot water on you... epic fail?
Thank god I had a hoodie on lol or i would have been splashed with hot water.
@@DriversOnly lol... i hear the cold weather and boiling water toss has triggered a PSA.... no Tide pods or blind fold challenges for you.
Do you have spacers?
How does is do descending steep icy hill? Does it exhibit some kind of hill descent control?
Is this highland, in?
Great video! You almost got stuck but that Ridge did its job. What do you think of the New Ranger? I know its body on frame but what are your thoughts about it vs. your Ridgeline. I’m going to be purchasing soon and I’m torn between the Ridgeline and the Ranger Lariat.. I don’t tow I just need a vehicle for trips to homedepot and recycling center on occasion. Also, the Ranger is available now and I read the new 2020 Ridgeline is going to have a refresh but what exactly no one knows and it may not be released until late 2019, I’d like to purchase by March-April. Do I purchase a 2019 Ridgeline RTL-E now a 2019 Ranger Lariat or wait for the 2020 Ridgeline RTL-E. Do you know anything about the 2020 Ridgeline or release date etc? I’d like your input and anyone else who’d like to chime in. I got to say your videos make me want a Ridgeline, especially when you did your rear door mod. I didn’t like how little the rear door opened.. I’d also like to add I’m in my early 50’s coming from an F150 and wanting to settle down to something smaller and comfortable. Thanks you for making these videos, keep making them.
Thanks, I will! I would love to test out the new Ranger especially the raptor version. I think the Ridgeline is going to force the other manufacturers to make bigger midsize trucks. Ridgeline is vastly bigger than a Tacoma or Colorado and make better for people with families without stepping up to a full-size truck. I'm going to make a video about the 5 things i dislike about the Ridgeline in the near future.
Drivers Only- I did sit in the Ridgeline and i will agree it’s MUCH lager than the Tacoma and all the body on frame trucks to be honest. I’m just wondering what the 2020 Ridgeline is going to look like and when it will be released.. I’m guessing few of your five dislikes are no stereo volume control, back door doesn’t open wide enough, low ground clearance, no e locker and curious what else.. i did read about some with bad panel fitment too.. Anyone else with feedback?
Good battery and 0/20 oil is what we need in winter.
I'm in Wisconsin east of green bay right on lake Michigan my 2017 ridgeline in the garage I'll start her up tomorrow!
Good luck!
I wonder how hard it would be to replace the front with one from the new Acura MDX
Drive the ferrari in the snow
Now that you've mentioned that... nothing else matters to me.
Leveled?
Have you ever done a full wheel turn lock and just floored it. The ridge does some really tight 360 spins in snow/ice.
I feel the traction control kick in even when I turn it off.
That is why you do the water thing from a balcony.
You made the ice vid!
I have read a lot about the gas cap on ridgelines and that water gets in which causes freezing and damage to the fuel tank. I was just wondering if you had any issues in the last few weeks? I live in a similar climate to you and I wanted to see if anything occurred.
New ridgeline doesn't have gas caps. They have that cover you just push in with the fuel funnel.
They fixed it on the 2019
Hey, was wondering if you ever had rearward facing child seats in your Ridgeline and how they fit? Thanks!
When the kids were smaller, I did do that with the child seats. As long as they are smaller seats, no problem. The bigger ones will require you to move your seat up a bit.
Have you tried a VCM Muzzler?
I- VTM4 is one of the best ...
Brake question to Ridgeline owners: Do you think the brake is soft, smushy? My Civic is very nice. I test drove the new Passport, it has a solid pedal feel.
Not really. The 4runner I recently tested has much mushier brake feel than a Ridgeline.
Ron Dail : Mine feel very good not soft nor mushy.
@@user-tp7of2bi4s , thank you, I need to find the cause and a solution to fix the problem.
Ron Dail : So sorry I can’t help you on that.😫
Nice and warm! Lol 😂
I know on another video the camera was blamed for misrepresenting the grade of a hill. (I'll let that one go)
This time it appears that there is is far less than 10 to 12 inches of snow. It looks like I could get that Nissan out, if it starts. Little time and some effort.
Keep in mind, I moved out of Minnesota 25 years ago.
Zero chance that Nissan gets out.
I thought you were going to hit a parking block. I was praying for you.
Haha!
Cold weather drains camera batteries quickly
yup
Do a decibel test. Nobody seems to talk about it. Use a Lexus rx350 as standard. That should be great data to know.
interesting...
Why wouldn't it start? They test these cars in hot and cold weather during the design phase before bringing it to market.
Extreme temps (heat/cold) and age wear batteries down over time.
-32 actual in my state 🥶
Michigan?
62 in mine
Good Ole 4corners.
Bed cover video? Price, rating, & link?
Hello great video
Can you recommend a tonneau cover for ridgeline 2019.
Get the OEM tonneau. I get compliments all the time on my 2019 Sport AWD White Edition. :) Make sure yours has been serviced for the recall...straps in the front for reinforcement.
My 2000 cavalier started in this weather lol
I'm from the UK we are -2 an we think that's cold it's nothing compare to ur -22
Qualilty
Next time keep at lest half tank of gas in you car in those type of extreme cold weather
Considering this is a fairly new vehicle, I would have expected it to start & drive. Fuel economy will suck because Electric assist is unavailable and power takes a hit, but other than that, nothing went wrong with my hybrid car during the polar vortex.
The 1 thing Honda needs to do with these trucks. More ground clearance. Also the big thing. Put a timing chain in them. I will just stick with my 2015 Toyota Tacoma trd, rear locker. 4x4. Best track ever. Not knocking your truck. Just Honda needs to put timing chain's not belts.
I agree. Honda keeps using belts and I'm not sure why? As for ground clearance, there is a limit on how much these independent suspensions will allow. Not sure there is any way around it.
Walter Foster who are you to tell a Japanise tier 1 Automotive ingeneer what to do? Is this free speach attitude or what is your knowledge advantage here?
Should of got a Ram Rebel
ROTFLOL
Move to California or Texas
Someday to the west coast
My family has bought japenese vehicles since the 70s,mostly nissan and honda. Nissan isnt even an option anymore due to the crap quality. Honda is out too, the 3.5l in my wifes honda pilot burns oil like an old ford. Wish i would have known about the 3.5 l piston ring issues, would have bought toyota.
Even in the newer 3.5Ls?
@@DriversOnly honda claims to have corrected the issue and im sure they have. for a flagship engine to have such a terrible engineering snafus is enough for me to consider a different brand. Not to mention that honda cant seem to figure out cruise control or torque steer.
Mike West - My '06 Ridgeline has 300,000km on its 3.5 engine and has never had the problems you describe (or any other problems). It still runs like brand new! Same with the wife's Acura with the 3.7 V6. Sorry to here about your oil burning problem but this engine has been a reliable mainstay for Honda for a very long time. Both cruise controls work perfectly. I know several people whose vehicles have these engines and I have not heard of any problems. In fact, when Saturn was still produced by GM you could order a Honda 3.5 liter for the Saturn SUV. It was a sought after selling feature because Honda has always been known as a top notch engine manufacturer. Honda 3.5 litre engines have been a mainstay in formula one racing for years (I'm not sure if it's the same 3.5 litre engine as in their cars trucks and mini vans).
Credibility check: you thought a Honda wouldn't start. LOL, duh.
It would be the same thought in any car from any manufacturer. You are reading into it way too much.
@@DriversOnly I would be very angry if any new vehicle (in particular a Honda) didn't start.
I grew up in Minnesota before polar Vortec was a term.
Its a Honda what did you expect not to start at -20f ,
Honda cars from 1980 start fine at low temperature i suggest find better topic.
Scotty Kilmer: 🙄 Typical Honda starts right up no problem. 😂 While another 2 Hemi’s and 4 Silverado’s blow their lifters. MDS and AFM. Absolutely ridiculous. HONDA. TOYOTA. the. trucks. run. absolutely. forEVER. Stick with Honda/Toyota avoid American like the plague. These trucks will NEVER leave you stranded.
It’s really -7 Fahrenheit ,
No it wasn't.
Should have bought a Subaru with better ground clearance
What Subaru has better ground clearance?
@@DriversOnly stick with the ridgeline. Unless you want a cvt....
Drivers Only Ridgeline has 8.2 inches of ground clearance , Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and Accent all have 8.7 inches of ground clearance. As well as full time symmetrical all wheel drive including X-Mode all wheel drive.
@@philc824 problem with all those models no power
Tony Chau , Honda has more power but gets stuck more often, that makes sense.
Honda ridgeline is a mangina vehicle. The transvessel is better suited name.
Ridgeline to drive to China.