ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Park the vehicle on level ground.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF. Then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
NOTE: If ATF cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING .

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Remove the ATF dipstick, and refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick hole to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

With ATF warmer:

2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at change

6.3 L (6.7 qt) at overhaul

Without ATF warmer:

2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at change

6.5 L (6.9 US qt) at overhaul
Insert the dipstick (A) back into the transmission with the handle pointing toward the right side of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick
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*: This illustration shows '08-10 models
Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
If the Maintenance Minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require you to recommends replace the ATF, go to step 8.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 3: Identifying DLC
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.