Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF ReplacementNOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
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).
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Refill transmission with the recommended fluid amount through the dipstick hole until the lever reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use genuine Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).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:
2.7 L (2.9 US qt., 2.4 Imp qt.) at change
6.5 L (6.9 US qt., 5.7 Imp qt.) at overhaul