Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 670

Automatic Tra nsm ission
ATF Level Check
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out ofthe transmission.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground. and turn the
engine off.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow toop) (A)fromthe
transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4 . Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
Remove the dipstick (A) and check the fluid level. lt
s h o u l d b e a t u p p e r m a r k ( B ) .
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6. lf the level is below the upper mark, check for fluid
leaks at the transmission, hose and line ioints, and
cooler lines,
7. Pour the recommended fluid amount into the
dipstick hole to bring it to the upper mark. Always
use Honda ATF-Z1 Automalic Transmission Fluid
(ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift
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8. lnsert the dipstick (A) back into the tra nsmission in
the direction (B) shown.