Honda 2002 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual page 265

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Transmission Fluid
D D I I P P S S T T I I C C K K
U U P P P P E E
L L O O W W E E
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4. Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
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Maintenance
5. If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid to bring it to the
upper mark.
4-cylinder cars
dipstick tube.
6-cylinder cars
plug to add fluid.
R R M M A A R R K K
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
R R M M A A R R K K
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and refill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and refill
the transmission a final time.
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
Add fluid in the into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the fill The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your Honda dealer.