Transmission Fluid; Automatic Transmission - Honda 2001 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

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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.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
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 genuine Honda
ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission
Fluid). If it is not available, you
may use a DEXRON III
automatic transmission fluid as a
U U P P P P E E R R
temporary replacement. However,
M M A A R R K K
continued use can affect shift
L L O O W W E E R R
M M A A R R K K
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 genuine Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid),
then drive the vehicle a short
distance. Do this three times. Then
drain and refill the transmission a
final time.