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Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
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Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
1.
Park the car 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, remove the fill plug and add
fluid to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it
is not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
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use can affect shift quality. Have the
transmission flushed and refilled
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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.
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