Fluid Level

Checking/Changing

Checking

NOTE: 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.

3. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.

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 tube to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON° II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.

6. Insert the dipstick back in the transmission.
Changing
1 . Bring the transmission up to operating temperature by driving the car. Park the car on level ground, turn the engine off, then remove drain plug.

NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, see page 14-122 and 123.

2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, then refill the transmission to the upper mark on the dipstick.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 f (2.8 US qt., 2.4 Imp qt.) at change 5.9 f (6.2 US qt., 5.2 Imp qt.) after overhaul