Honda 2006 Accord Owner's Manual page 448

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After checking and adding the fluid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely.
Pour the fluid into the filler hole
slowly and carefully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled fluid could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
If genuine Honda MTF is not
available, you may use an API
service SJ or higher grade motor oil
with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 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.
If you are not sure how to check and
add fluid, contact your dealer.
Transmission Fluid
6-speed Manual Transmission
HOLDING
CLIP
UNDER COVER
BOLTS
Diesel models
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
To check the transmission fluid level,
remove the four bolts and the eight
holding clips, then pull off the under
cover.
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Maintenance
BOLTS
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