Automatic Transmission Fluid - Honda Civic 2 Door Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Fluid

DIPSTICK
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.
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3. Insert the dipstick all the way into
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 dipstick
hole to bring it to the upper mark.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
UPPER
damage components in the engine
MARK
compartment.
LOWER
MARK
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid). If
it's not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.