Automatic Transmission Fluid - Honda 2011 CR-V Owner's Manual

DIPSTICK
Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator fan comes on, then shut
off the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) before
doing step 2.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
2.
from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
3.
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

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 dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
UPPER
between the upper and lower
MARK
marks.
LOWER
MARK
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid).
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