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ATF Level Check

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NOTE:
  • Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  • Check the ATF level within 60-90 seconds after turning the engine off.
  • Higher ATF level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.
  1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
  3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the dipstick guide tube, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dipstick (Yellow Loop)
    G06423221Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube.
  5. Remove the dipstick, and check the ATF level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Dipstick Upper And Lower
    G06423222Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. If the ATF level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, and the ATF hoses and the line joints. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.
    NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is below the lower mark, one or more of these symptoms may occur:
    • Transmission damage.
    • Vehicle does not move in any gear.
    • Vehicle accelerates poorly, and flares when starting off in D and R.
    • The engine vibrates at idle.
  7. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to the proper level (see step  4 on ).
    NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is above the upper mark, the vehicle may creep forward while in N, or have shifting problems.
  8. If necessary, fill the transmission with the ATF through the filler hole (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Do not fill the fluid above the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
    Fig 3: ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06423223Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
  10. Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick guide tube.
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