Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the engine under cover.





3. Remove the oil check bolt (A) and washer (B). Check the condition of the fluid and make sure it is at the proper level (C). If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (D) and washer (E).
4. Install the oil check bolt with a new washer.
5. Install the drain plug with anew washer.





6. Remove the left rear engine compartment cover (A) and the left side engine compartment cover (B).
7. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
8. Remove the air cleaner housing.





9. Remove the battery base.





10. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and washer (B).





11. Refill the fluid from the oil filler plug hole of the transmission, and until the transmission fluid overflows from the oil check bolt hole (A).
12. After the fluid stops overflowing, install the oil check bolt (B) with a new washer (C).
Fluid Capacity
2.2 L (2.3 US qt) at fluid change
2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at overhaul
Use only Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using engine oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.





13. Install the oil filler plug (A) with a new washer (B).
14. Install the battery base.
15. Install the air cleaner housing.
16. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals with sandpaper. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable, and apply grease to prevent corrosion.
17. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
18. Enter the radio and navigation system anti-theft codes, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.