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ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

NOTE: Reap all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes ant.
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 into the filler hole (A) to 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 Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).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:
3.0 L (3.2 US qt) at change
7.0 L (0.4 US qt) at overhaul
6. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).