Pkg from Honda - 4 plastic tire valve caps

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it! :D I did them myself :rolleyes:

Haven't seen that letter yet. I'll watch the mail box. :D

Me too! Or better yet I'll change em to billet ones and use a little dab of anti seize.:p

I haven't seen the letter either, but I sure hope it comes with detailed instructions. I don't want to have to drive all the way to the dealer to have them installed. :D

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it! :D I did them myself :rolleyes:

Sounds like a difficult job... heh.:eek:

I haven't received that in the mail yet, though.

I didn't get a notice either. Did you have to bring the notice with you to the dealership to get the replacement caps, or did they just swap them out for you?

I have not received mine yet but I can understand why there could be a problem. Every time that I check the tire pressure there is a substantial amount of water that sprays out from the valve body when the gauge is first attached. It is more water than one would expect from condensation caused by the sudden drop in air pressure from inside the tire to what leaks out as the gauge is first attached. I thought that it was odd but only started to pay attention within the past few weeks. I do wash the truck frequently but still don't understand how water was getting under the cap. Maybe the new caps will eliminate the water. Has anyone else noticed the water?

I got mine yesterday, Its beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it! :D I did them myself :rolleyes:
That's dissappointing...I really liked the original valve caps.

Build date of 8/05. Valve caps are silver plastic now.....

I bet I do not get a letter....

TL

Build date of 8/05. Valve caps are silver plastic now...

TL

Wow, the new caps are silver? Silver Silver Silver.... Ladyridge, any connection hear:)

Not yet, now where did I put my tire valve cap removal/installer tool?:rolleyes:

"Not yet, now where did I put my tire valve cap removal/installer tool?"

I'm sure that you could buy one from H & A!:D :D

What the <*~^^^~*> ... :confused:

I liked the original metal caps. I am glad to hear that at least the replacement "plastic" (how cheap) valve caps color matchs the stems.

I find some of these Honda errors disappointing including the creaking steering wheel that I am waiting for a "real fix" before correcting.

Some items on the RL are not new inventions, and the science - engineering - technology - mechanics used has been around and improved for years. However, some of these apparently unique RL problems that have occurred are discouraging.

Example ... I have never had a valve cap or noisy steering wheel problem in the past. While, wind noise, water leaks, engine/transmission/electronic anomalies, fit/finish issues have always plagued the industry.

If they mess up on the small stuff what big items have been missed?

Granted ... if this is the extent of the small "boo boos" then "good job".
However, one can see the logic in the Toyota general approach to use the "Kiss" principle (Keep It Simple ... Stupid) and thereby achieve high reliability at the cost of "bland" designs.

I prefer exciting designs with minimum problems ... like the RL.

Mine arrived yesterday. Gee, I may have to wait for my man to install them! Don't know whether a girl has the know how to do it herself! :D

I had to laugh when I saw that they offered to do it at a dealer! If you can change a valve stem cover then maybe you shouldn't be driving!!! :eek:

Mine arrived yesterday. Gee, I may have to wait for my man to install them! Don't know whether a girl has the know how to do it herself! :D

I had to laugh when I saw that they offered to do it at a dealer! If you can change a valve stem cover then maybe you shouldn't be driving!!! :eek:

Hi Hez,
If I can find my super duper valve cover cap remover/installer tool, I would be glad to loan it to you. Do you need my right handed or left handed model?:D

If they mess up on the small stuff what big items have been missed?

In my experience with Honda, not only do they not mess up on the small stuff very often, but they also get the big stuff right, which is more important. If you don't like the new valve caps, don't install them! But don't complain that Honda is owning up to a problem -- if there's a problem with the metal valve caps because they rust and seize, well, there must be a problem, otherwise they wouldn't spend the time and the money sending out plastic ones, right?

Has anyone in the US got the replacement caps? I think so far those that have confirmed replacement have all been Canadian. Correct? :confused:

Wow, the new caps are silver? Silver Silver Silver.... Ladyridge, any connection hear:)
Well....Ridgester..I do have my connections ya know!! ;)

Keeping the metal ones. These are to put in glovebox and don't bitch at Honda if the others seize on ya.;)

Oh it will be just like Christmas again! More new toys from Honda. I am glad that they recognized the potential risk and are taking are of it before it becomes a problem. It is things like this that make buying a Honda well worth it, they come out and fix things pro-actively for everyone instead of fixing it at the shop when a problem happens to a vehicle.

Did only Canadians receive these caps?

build date 10/05 ... I also have the lovely grey plastic valve covers. I might' go billet alum but someone always steals them at the local mall .....:mad:

Did only Canadians receive these caps?
I didn't get mine if that's the case. I amy be in the States but I'm still Canadian by blood. :D

Hey CBRidgeJockey!!?? See me?? I'm waving at you. :D :D

I am waving back ms. Ladyridge. :D :D :D

I am waving back ms. Ladyridge. :D :D :D
Cool..I knew you would. Thanks. :p

Hey, outfitter, I'll borrow the left-handed one so my son can do the dirty work.;) (OT, what are you an outfitter of???)


I'm still Canadian by blood
Ladyridge, I knew I liked you for a reason!!!:D ;)

Hey, outfitter, I'll borrow the left-handed one so my son can do the dirty work.;) (OT, what are you an outfitter of???)



Ladyridge, I knew I liked you for a reason!!!:D ;)
You too Hez. :D

What the <*~^^^~*> ... :confused:

I liked the original metal caps. I am glad to hear that at least the replacement "plastic" (how cheap) valve caps color matchs the stems.

I find some of these Honda errors disappointing including the creaking steering wheel that I am waiting for a "real fix" before correcting.

Some items on the RL are not new inventions, and the science - engineering - technology - mechanics used has been around and improved for years. However, some of these apparently unique RL problems that have occurred are discouraging.

Example ... I have never had a valve cap or noisy steering wheel problem in the past. While, wind noise, water leaks, engine/transmission/electronic anomalies, fit/finish issues have always plagued the industry.

If they mess up on the small stuff what big items have been missed?

Granted ... if this is the extent of the small "boo boos" then "good job".
However, one can see the logic in the Toyota general approach to use the "Kiss" principle (Keep It Simple ... Stupid) and thereby achieve high reliability at the cost of "bland" designs.

I prefer exciting designs with minimum problems ... like the RL.

You realize Honda didn't have to bother replacing the Vavle stem caps right?
These are small details which I think makes Honda better. They realized some people have issues with valve stem caps, so they offered replacements. You do NOT have to use the new ones... but they send it anyways.

[QUOTE=Hez]Hey, outfitter, I'll borrow the left-handed one so my son can do the dirty work.;) (OT, what are you an outfitter of???)

Thats what my group at deer camp call me when something needs to get done or dealt with. Camp cook, Equipment fixer.........etc.

I'm gonna grease up the old metal ones and keep the plastic for spares.

Learned all about anti-sieze as a Machinist Mate in the Navy. Any snipes out there been greased?

I have not received mine yet but I can understand why there could be a problem. Every time that I check the tire pressure there is a substantial amount of water that sprays out from the valve body when the gauge is first attached. It is more water than one would expect from condensation caused by the sudden drop in air pressure from inside the tire to what leaks out as the gauge is first attached. I thought that it was odd but only started to pay attention within the past few weeks. I do wash the truck frequently but still don't understand how water was getting under the cap. Maybe the new caps will eliminate the water. Has anyone else noticed the water?

I take it that no one else has noticed the water.

I take it that no one else has noticed the water.
I haven't.

Outfitter, you have a deer camp? How nice of you to take the deer to camp! They have so little, a night away at camp would mean so much. Personally, I take Cubs and Scouts to camp, but I suppose the deer are quieter.:D

Outfitter, you have a deer camp? How nice of you to take the deer to camp! They have so little, a night away at camp would mean so much. Personally, I take Cubs and Scouts to camp, but I suppose the deer are quieter
That's sounds like something I would say, lol. Are we related Hez? :eek: Three of my four grandparents were Canadian.

My one complaint about my dealership was that when they prepped my truck, they didn't put on the valve caps - I bet I get a new set, and I'll not have to take my truck to the dealership for them to do the replacement! (glass half-full?)

I DID have a problem one day - I was checking tire pressure (wanting to respond to the poll about tire pressure) and the valve stuck OPEN! :eek: Scared the HECK outta me - and I had to figure out a way to make the darn thing stop leaking. Finally did, but not until after losing 20+ lbs of pressure.

-ridgeln

Got mine today----feels like Christmas.
Gary P

Obviously you have a very warped sense of humour, Webwader! LOL! Maybe its just the Canadian content...has to do with laughing in the face of too much snow.;)

That may be true Hez. I was raised in Michigan and we did have cold snowy winters. I don't remember laughing in the snow's face though. :D

What about the chrome 17 inch wheels - those have the optional chrome valve stems for the TPM sensors - will they have different caps? Anyone?

Outfitter, you have a deer camp? How nice of you to take the deer to camp! They have so little, a night away at camp would mean so much. Personally, I take Cubs and Scouts to camp, but I suppose the deer are quieter.:D

Just trying to do my part for wayward friends and animals and love to get away from the city on the weekends!:D

On my lunch break here at work ... went out and screwed the original valve caps off and put a dab of "Never-Seze" on the valve stem and using a q-tip coated with "Never-Seze", lightly coated the valve cap threads. Should take care of any upcoming problems of rusting valve caps ... time will tell! ;)

That's my plan. I use Bostitch Teflon Never-Seeze.

I just recieved 4 new Plastic Valve Cap's in the mail from HONDA with a note stating that the metal caps may be difficult to remove and the most likely cause is corrosion that has fromed on the threads of the valve cap or valve stem. It goes on to say that I should replace the caps with the plastic one's provided.

Jim Miler Executive Vice-President Automobile Division.

I am Located in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada.

What do you think about this.

I just recieved 4 new Plastic Valve Cap's in the mail from HONDA with a note stating that the metal caps may be difficult to remove and the most likely cause is corrosion that has fromed on the threads of the valve cap or valve stem. It goes on to say that I should replace the caps with the plastic one's provided.

Jim Miler Executive Vice-President Automobile Division.

I am Located in Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada.

What do you think about this.
Hi radop211..welcome to the club.
There is another thread of this subject started elsewhere so I am going to merge your thread with that one. Hope you don't mind. :)

Okay, just for fun. I dare someone to call your local dealer, make an apointment, and have them install your new caps per the letter.

Then report back here with your story.:eek:

fins

You can schedule your appointment Via the Honda web site. May as well make it official! :D

Okay, just for fun. I dare someone to call your local dealer, make an apointment, and have them install your new caps per the letter.

Then report back here with your story.:eek:

fins
Let me think about this one. :rolleyes:

Let me think about this one.
Let's make that a double dare. :p

Okay, just for fun. I dare someone to call your local dealer, make an apointment, and have them install your new caps per the letter.

Then report back here with your story.:eek:

fins

L O L ! Good one! :D

Let's make that a double dare. :p
Oh..geez..I love a good intrigue.
Ok..you're on. I'll make the appointment Monday!! Stay tuned. :D

Oopps..I didn't get the letter yet!!:confused:

Has anyone in the US received the letter or is this something Honda Canada is sending out?

Ladyridge should have got it in either case since she's Canadian. :D

I would but my brother-in-law is the service manager and he'd just tell me to go stuff myself...and I know all the guys in the service department too well. :D

No letter or package yet for me.

Ladyridge should have got it in either case since she's Canadian. :D
Yeah....:D

Have any U.S. Ridgeline owners received these plastic caps?

Got my RL in Nov, it came with 4 cheesy plastic caps.

Nope, none for me.

-ridgeln

I haven't gotten mine yet.
could you just put a little lubrication on the old ones to resist the rust?

I haven't either. Think it's mostly a northern problem because of the heavier snow falls?

I bought my Ridgeline in August 05 and I still have the steel caps. I have not seen anything in the mail just yet....

I bought my Ridgeline in May and never received caps. I don't need them here in Texas as it seldom freezes. However, if it is a corrosion issue due to dampness then I want them.

I just went in for an oil change at the dealer and they inspect, check tire pressure etc. I went to check the tire pressure myself when I got home and noticed I now have the plastic caps. They switched them for me. I don't know if thats good or bad but its done.

Had a recent oil change and tire rotation, didnot notice caps have been changed. The color of the cap has not changed if they did switch them.
The only recent letter from Honda was the new warrenty book and new manual a couple of months ago.

According to the TSB, the caps were sent only to states in the salt belt. For everyone else, they are supposed to be replaced whenever you bring in your RL for service.

For everyone else, they are supposed to be replaced whenever you bring in your RL for service.
I just may take my caps off before I go in for service in that case. I like the metal ones and we don't use salt on the roads here.

I just may take my caps off before I go in for service in that case. I like the metal ones and we don't use salt on the roads here.
They can rust without salt. Salt just speeds it up.

They haven't started yet and since I check my tire pressure regularly, I will know if they start. A little dab of Never Seez should do the trick anyway. I'd go for the plastic if the weight reduction would help the gas mileage any. :D

According to the TSB, the caps were sent only to states in the salt belt. For everyone else, they are supposed to be replaced whenever you bring in your RL for service.
I guess Ohio doesn't qualify as being a salt belt state. Who knew?! ;)

Wow - guess you and I don't have salt encrusted Ridgelines, Ridged!?! I'm just a little north of you (we probably drive a lot of the same roads) - I tried going by my dealership to wash my truck today (to knock some of the salt off my truck) but it was closed (they parked a new Civic in front of the car wash door). At least I have a SILVER truck, so the white salt accents actually look "good." :rolleyes:

-ridgeln

I guess Ohio doesn't qualify as being a salt belt state. Who knew?! ;)
Actually, Ohio is listed as one of the states that Honda is mailing the caps to.

I tried going by my dealership to wash my truck today (to knock some of the salt off my truck) but it was closed (they parked a new Civic in front of the car wash door).
That's what I've been running into for the last few weeks. Come hell or high water, it's going to be washed, and hopefully waxed, this week. :)

Actually, Ohio is listed as one of the states that Honda is mailing the caps to.
Thanks for the info. I reckon we'll get the caps eventually but if it's anything like the new owner's manual, I won't be among the first to receive them.

I hope this package arrives soon. DH got a low tire pressure warning and when he put air in the cap flipped out of his hand never to be found again.

I hope this package arrives soon. DH got a low tire pressure warning and when he put air in the cap flipped out of his hand never to be found again.
These caps are very inexpensive and I reckon that any tire dealer will give you one for free. :)

I'm sure the dealer will too. I just want them to come in the mail and make it easier.

I can understand why Honda is offering to replace them for free at the dealership.

Since there is an issue with corrosion it is possible that some caps won't come off, really cranking on the cap with a big wrench may cause the stem to get damaged which would require the tire to come off for a replacement stem on the TPMS.

(unlike the forum members here, not everyone check tire pressure every month and thus breaks any corrosion every month).

I was at the dealer a couple of day ago to buy some coolant. While there I asked the parts guy for replacements of the steel valve stem caps as I lost mine as a result of removing them so many times. (I like to drive on the beach a lot)

Anyway, he said they are replacing the steel ones with grey plastic ones.

He continued to say that there have been cases that the steel ones may become frozen on due to moisture and freezing temps. He aslo stated that there ahve been case of them rusting on as well.

He gave me the plastic ones for free, how good of him.

Thought you would like to know!

Here's more info (http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3622&highlight=valve+caps) on the topic.

When I bought my new Ridgeline a week and a half ago the only "problem" I had was that one tire valve cap was missing!!:eek: The dealer kindly mailed me one and now I am content:p

Have not recived any as of today 1/6/6, but ff there black like the picture shows they will be a nice Hi-Lite!!! It's a BLUE-BLUE day I fell like running away

I was at my Honda Dealership the other day having the oil changed in my wife's Acura TL. While we were waiting we test drove a Pilot nice ride a lot of RL like features.

Back on topic: all of the 06 Pilots plastic caps all of the 06 RLs still had the aluminum caps.

I was in last week for my first oil change and asked the service writer if I could keep my steel caps if they were going to replace them due to the TSB. He looked at me like I had 2 heads. After he looked up the TSB he said "hey look at that, they are going to mail you some plastic caps - how did you know about this?".

I thought everyone was kidding about this but I just got a package in the mail with 4 silver plastic caps in it, guess the aluminum ones will go on my 450 ES Foreman ATV! :D

fishnbango is from Maine. Maybe they are starting at the top of the country and working their way south. I should get mine around Thanksgiving. Maybe I'll screw them on the ends of the Turkey. I'm keeping the metal ones on as long as I can (first signs of rust, corrosion, sticking, etc...).

I'm keeping the metal ones on as long as I can (first signs of rust, corrosion, sticking, etc...).
Likewise. I check my tire pressure frequently enough that I feel there is no risk of them corroding to the stems so much that they can't be easily removed.

Surprise, surprise. My 4 plastic tire valve caps were in this mornings mail. :)

I was in last week for my first oil change and asked the service writer if I could keep my steel caps if they were going to replace them due to the TSB. He looked at me like I had 2 heads. After he looked up the TSB he said "hey look at that, they are going to mail you some plastic caps - how did you know about this?".

NOW thats funny Bill !!

We gave up on waiting for them to come in the mail. We bought in April and definitely are in the snow and salt belt. The dealer gave us four. They'd just ordered in a bunch, so I'm guessing that they are planning on switching them out on any service calls.

I had my truck in for the B6 service last week - I asked for new caps (actually, I never had any caps on mine when it was delivered) to be put on. I was told that all they had were black, and was that OK? The service writer hadn't heard about the swap-out. When I got my truck back, it had SILVER caps (nicely matching my paint, thank you).

I got my new caps in the mail yesterday! My wife read the letter - she couldn't believe that people would actually take the truck in for the service dept to swap them out. She laughed out loud at that one.

-ridgeln

Just got my valve caps today (1-7)

My RL build date of 8/05 had the plastic caps on when I purchased it.

Guess what I got in the mail the other day?

But, they are for my '05 Pilot which still had the little metal caps.

According to the dealer ALL Honda's with the metal caps are being replaced.

TL

I received mine this past week. Just in time as the salt issue is really serious with all the "warm" and wet weather...25-35 degrees consistant. Good to see that Honda is concerned about the small service issues. Saves them a lot of money in the longrun...now if they would only allow activation of the trip computer portion of the Nav. system!

I received mine on the 7th.

I got mine Sat. and read the accompanying letter. Can any one imagine taking these to the dealer for installation as the letter suggests?

I got mine Sat. and read the accompanying letter. Can any one imagine taking these to the dealer for installation as the letter suggests?
The letter I got said not only to have the dealer install them, but that I had to trade in the truck too!:D

I posted this question before but didn't get much of a response and it very well may be related to the reason that Honda is replacing the valve caps. Has anyone else noticed that water gets trapped under the OEM caps? When I check or fill my tires there is a surprising of water that sprays out almost every time that I check the pressure. Maybe that is the reason for the change. I do have the Honda OEM chrome wheels. I think that the standard alloy wheel valve caps are the same but I am not absolutely sure.

1/9/06, just got my replacement set in the mail today.

When I check or fill my tires there is a surprising of water that sprays out almost every time that I check the pressure.
It's common for compressed air to contain moisture. That's the reason that most compressors need a water trap if they are going to be used for painting and stuff like that.

I do understand that the moisture that is contained in compressed air will condense when the pressure suddenly drops but the amount of water that I notice with these tires, wheels and valve caps is what I question. It is far more than what I would expect to see, or have seen, from any other similar vehicle. I don't see how it is getting into the valve body in the first place. I don't think that what I am seeing is from inside the tire or from condensation of the air inside the tire. It's a mystery to me.

After paying $6 for ONE missing steel cap. I will let them change them and give me that free car wash they give you when you require service. That will teach ya to charge me $6 for a potentially defective rusty cap! Next week they need to replace my second ripped door seal, and give me another wash with that, please...defects like this keep my Ridgeline clean.:rolleyes:

Got a small bag from Honda today. Inside were four plastic caps to replace the metallic one on the valve stems. My metallic caps looked ok (6K miles).

Good to Know! This topic has been discussed earlier, glad to see Honda
doing something about it, but I must say I have had my Ridge since April 2005 with about 11,500 miles and no problems with the metal caps.
I check my air pressure about once every 10 days.

Also, we donot have snow down here and therefore the roads donot have extra salt and chemicals to get on the tires.:)

Here's the link for the extensive thread on the arrival of valve stem caps:

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3622&highlight=valve+caps

In yesterday's mail, I received a big white envelope from Honda Corporation with four new grey plastic tire valve caps and complete instructions on how to install them. Thank you Mr. Honda, now how about refunding my money for the extended Honda warranty that I bought at the time of my vehicle purchase since you extended the original factory warranty...that would be greatly appreciated! ;)

I got mine Sat. and read the accompanying letter. Can any one imagine taking these to the dealer for installation as the letter suggests?

The directions were a hoot :p (if you are uncomfortable....etc). I was thinking about sending the letter to Consumer Reports for their inside back cover- I'm sure they'd enjoy them too.

I have received mine but I don't plan to change them unless a problem develops. Now I'll need to try to remember to put the plastic caps on if I ever take the Ridge to the dealer, so THEY don't change them. :rolleyes:

I would check, but I think that you can cancel the extended warranty and get a refund for the balance. I'm not 100% sure but I would call the dealer or HOnda to check

I would check, but I think that you can cancel the extended warranty and get a refund for the balance. I'm not 100% sure but I would call the dealer or HOnda to check

Yep, I believe this is the case. Although I'm not going to do it -- they only extended the powertrain warranty; the extended warranty covers a lot more than that, and since it's a first-year model, I think the warranty is nice insurance. :D

I am keeping my extended warranty as well. But I have not yet received my new valve-stem caps.:confused:

I am keeping my extended warranty as well. But I have not yet received my new valve-stem caps.:confused:

Keeping mine too, if the Navi breaks I want it covered!

Got my caps yesterday.

Got my caps today!! :D

Will keep the Honda extended warranty, just wish I had known about the "new" warranty offer from Honda earlier on...

Got my caps today, too!

Got mine yesterday. People south of New York City, keep your eyes out for these very expensive, silver painted air trapping devices.

Got my caps today:D

Got mine in the mail yesterday...whoo hoo, happy new year to me! :D

It looks like the cold salt using states are at the front of the line.

That's what it looks like. Slowly moving East to West.

Got my little envelope and package on Monday.

Funny How I knew what it contained!!

I must be Psychic!!

:)

Got my little envelope and package on Monday.

Funny How I knew what it contained!!

I must be Psychic!!

:)

I too got the white envelope with the silver plastic caps in it. Wonder if I should take it back to the dealer so they can track down the new owner? I traded it in November! No, I guess not....

I live in the northeast where salt and sand are in heavy use and I just received my plastic caps on Wednesday, 1/11/06. I bought my Ridgeline on 4/9/05.

I too got the white envelope with the silver plastic caps in it. Wonder if I should take it back to the dealer so they can track down the new owner? I traded it in November! No, I guess not....
I think you should put those on the civic and maybe order a RL emblem and apply it to. :rolleyes:

I think you should put those on the civic and maybe order a RL emblem and apply it to. :rolleyes:
Not a bad idea! Still got the chrome Ridgeline emblem I replaced with the gold.;)

Not a bad idea! Still got the chrome Ridgeline emblem I replaced with the gold.;)
I wanna see the pics of the 1st civic with the heart of a RL.

Yeah, I got them. I'm not sure whether to put them on. Should I put them on to save the condition of the metal original ones or put the plastic ones on to not to potentially have the problem. But, I don't live in an area that uses a lot of road salt.

If you put them on, you can throw your metal ones out. At that point you have accepted that the metal ones actually could fail so why bother to keep them. I don't think in 20 years they will have much sentimental value so EBay will not be an option for collectors.

I just received my package of new valve covers yesterday. Bought my Ridge last April. It's nice that Honda does little stuff like this to make owners feel like the manufacturer cares.

Got mine on Friday..... Maybe I missed something,
Has anyone actually had problems with the old ones?
I went to change them and all 4 were fine, so I will keep the replacements in the garage.

I wanna see the pics of the 1st civic with the heart of a RL.
How about a 14 year old Chevy Cavalier...http://ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4317&postcount=1

I'm in a "southern" state where they aren't mailing the caps, but are supposed to install when you bring your RL in for other service. I've been in twice since then, but still have the original metal caps! :D

I got mine a couple of months ago, told the wife that I am calling my buddy to come and help me install them,
I am glad to report that the installation was successfull. we consumed a case of cold beverage in order to prevent our bodies against dehydration during the laborious task.:D (which took most of the day)

Stinger, the threads on the caps are RH, not LH. This bit of information may have speeded up the job somewhat, not that you really wanted to. :D

Stinger, the threads on the caps are RH, not LH. This bit of information may have speeded up the job somewhat,. :D
:rolleyes: Oh...now you tell me eh :rolleyes:
:D

I received mine last week. I am setting aside 4 hours for the install this weekend.

I received mine last week. I am setting aside 4 hours for the install this weekend.

:eek: :eek:

I received mine last week. I am setting aside 4 hours for the install this weekend.
I doubt if thats enough time. don't rush it:D

I actually got 2 sets of caps from Honda and I only have 1 Ridgeline. They have my name spelled differently 2 times it seems. Does this mean I have to replace the original replaced plastic ones with the newly shipped plastic ones? I certainly don't want to have a wheel fall off due to this important 2nd replacement Honda seems to want me to do. By the way, I will gladly send this 2nd sets of caps to the first person who puts their shipping address on a response to me in the Private Messages area. My treat.

Anyone else get these in the mail? The enclosed letter from Honda goes on to explain that the original metal tire valve caps that came with my Ridge may rust in place and be difficult to remove. They then go on to explain that if you are unable to swap them yourself.... you can make an appointment for your dealer to do it! :D I did them myself :rolleyes:
I changed mine myself also.

Hope I get some.........

Free is always good.

I got mine but I haven't installed them yet. I am waiting for a warm day so I don't have to freeze my fingers off putting these on, but then I need to check my pressure this weekend anyway so I may just have to replace them then. I mean who wants to be out in the cold for hours replacing caps ;). I just hope it is warm enough to run my compressor.

I had mine replaced at the dealer today...no, I didn't take it in to have it done-was in for an oil change and they did it. I would have preferred they didn't-the metal ones were fine with me. Now I have 4 extra that I got in the mail. For those who havne't received thiers, the bidding starts @ $4...;)

Okay, I just realized I contributed to a thread that is 15 pages long on...

Valve Caps!