Automatic Transmission Fluid - Acura 2002 MDX Owner's Manual

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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 vehicle on level ground.
Shut off the engine.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
from the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.
4. Remove the dipstick and check
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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 tube 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
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued

Automatic Transmission Fluid

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 (Automatic
E E R R M M A A R R K K
Transmission Fluid), then drive
the vehicle a short distance. Do
E E R R M M A A R R K K
this three times. Then drain and
refill the transmission a final time.
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
in the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your Acura dealer.
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