ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.





3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to ATF cooler flushing.





4. Remove the dipstick, and refill transmission with the recommended fluid amount through the opening (A) of the dipstick guide pipe until the level reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.8 L (3.0 US qt) at change
6.5 L (6.9 US qt) at overhaul





5. Insert the dipstick (A) into the dipstick guide pipe aligning the cap (B) with the guide tab (C).