Manual Transmission Fluid - Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual

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Manual Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission Fluid
WASHER
FILLER BOLT
Correct Level
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt, and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda manual transmission
fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out
of the hole. Reinstall the filler bolt,
and tighten it securely.
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ''FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES'' as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.