Transmission Fluid; Automatic Transmission - Honda 2002 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

Transmission Fluid

Automatic Transmission

D D I I P P S S T T I I C C K K
Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the car on level ground. Shut
off the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
2.
from the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
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Insert the dipstick all the way into
3.
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
5. If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
U U P P P P E E R R
transmission fluid as a temporary
M M A A R R K K
replacement. However, continued
L L O O W W E E R R
M M A A R R K K
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and refill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and refill
the transmission a final time.