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 cleaner is going to be used, refer to ATF cooler cleaning.





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 Always use Acura ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.





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