The cabin air filter on these trucks really gets dirty / full of junk quickly. If your info is correct and they didn't do that (a second time) recently then you should put in on your to do list.
The transmission fluid / front differential are probably going to be up for their first change out at around 30k miles.
I'm not 100% sure but I thought that the rear differential was due for its initial fluid change at around 15k. The interval then is something like every 30K.
In general you should follow the maintenance minder but since you didn't have the truck since new I would certainly consider doing the rear VTM4 change if am correct about the 15k initial interval.
Others will surely chime in shortly to let you know if I am right or wrong
Another thing that I can think of is the rear bolts for adjusting alignment. They tend to become solidly locked to the bushings that they pass through by corrosion very easily on the Ridgeline. Once this happens its truly a PIA to deal with, requiring cutting out the bolt and replacing the bushing / suspension arm. While your truck is newish I would consider pulling the bolts and applying something like antisieze (even grease) to the bolt shaft. This would mean lifting up the rear of the truck and either realigning the rear or carefully marking the position of the bolt heads.
Also, make sure the drains are clear at the bottom of the door panels. Since you are new to having a truck with a trunk, always make sure that the "rain gutter" that forms a perimeter around the trunk is clear. If you have valuables in the trunk and don't want them to get wet frequently do the above cleaning and as a precaution, avoid parking on a hill with the front angled down.
The ability of the brake calipers to float freely is crucial for brake longevity and proper operation. The Ridge does seem to have issues in this area. You might want to take a look and manually "exercise" the calipers range of motion. You could also premptively clean and regrease the slide pins to get a good base line.
On the fun side . . .If you like music, consider as a minimum upgrading the front tweeters. Its pretty inexpensive and easy. If you like music more, also replace the factory door speakers with quality aftermarket. The stock speakers are truly crap.
Have fun!
The transmission fluid / front differential are probably going to be up for their first change out at around 30k miles.
I'm not 100% sure but I thought that the rear differential was due for its initial fluid change at around 15k. The interval then is something like every 30K.
In general you should follow the maintenance minder but since you didn't have the truck since new I would certainly consider doing the rear VTM4 change if am correct about the 15k initial interval.
Others will surely chime in shortly to let you know if I am right or wrong
Another thing that I can think of is the rear bolts for adjusting alignment. They tend to become solidly locked to the bushings that they pass through by corrosion very easily on the Ridgeline. Once this happens its truly a PIA to deal with, requiring cutting out the bolt and replacing the bushing / suspension arm. While your truck is newish I would consider pulling the bolts and applying something like antisieze (even grease) to the bolt shaft. This would mean lifting up the rear of the truck and either realigning the rear or carefully marking the position of the bolt heads.
Also, make sure the drains are clear at the bottom of the door panels. Since you are new to having a truck with a trunk, always make sure that the "rain gutter" that forms a perimeter around the trunk is clear. If you have valuables in the trunk and don't want them to get wet frequently do the above cleaning and as a precaution, avoid parking on a hill with the front angled down.
The ability of the brake calipers to float freely is crucial for brake longevity and proper operation. The Ridge does seem to have issues in this area. You might want to take a look and manually "exercise" the calipers range of motion. You could also premptively clean and regrease the slide pins to get a good base line.
On the fun side . . .If you like music, consider as a minimum upgrading the front tweeters. Its pretty inexpensive and easy. If you like music more, also replace the factory door speakers with quality aftermarket. The stock speakers are truly crap.
Have fun!
