Transmission Fluid; Automatic Transmission Fluid - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Transmission Fluid

Automatic transmission models

Petrol models

Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)

Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.

1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.

2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then

turn off the engine.

Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60

seconds (less than 90 seconds).

3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the

transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.

4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the

transmission securely, as shown in the

5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid

It should be between the upper and

lower marks in the HOT range.

6. If the level is below the lower mark, add

fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the

level between the upper and lower marks,

and have your vehicle checked by a dealer

immediately.

1Automatic Transmission Fluid

Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill

any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can

damage components in the engine compartment.

Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other

transmission fluids.

Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF

DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and

durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage

the transmission.

Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that

is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered

by Honda's new vehicle warranty.