Transmission Fluid - Honda 2000 Civic Coupe Owner's Manual

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DIPSTICK
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
from the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
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 filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda Premium
Formula Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF). If it is not available,
you may use a DEXRON® III
automatic transmission fluid as a
temporary replacement. However,
UPPER
MARK
continued use can affect shift
LOWER
quality. Have the transmission
MARK
drained and refilled with Honda
ATF as soon as it is convenient.
HX model (CVT) only:
Use Genuine Honda CVT fluid
only. Using other fluids can affect
transmission operation and may
reduce transmission life.

Transmission Fluid

6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
HX model (CVT) only:
If you drive at high speeds in high
(90° F/32°C and above)
temperatures, the transmission fluid
should be changed every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Maintenance