ATF Level Check
ATF Level CheckNOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Do not allow the engine to warm up more than two cycle of the cooling fan.
NOTE: Check the ATF level within 60 - 90 seconds after turning the engine off. Higher ATF level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the dipstick guide tube, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube.
5. Remove the dipstick, and check the ATF level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and lower mark (B).
6. If the ATF level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, the ATF cooler hoses and ATF cooler line joints, and ATF cooler lines. If a leak is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is below the lower mark one or more these symptoms may occur:
^ Transmission damage will result.
^ Vehicle does not move in any gear.
^ Vehicle accelerates poorly, and flares when starting off in D and R.
^ Vibration when the engine is idling.
7. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is above the upper mark, vehicle moves in N, and shifting malfunction will occur.
8. If necessary fill the transmission with ATF through the filler hole (A) to bring the fluid level up to about midway between the upper mark and lower mark of the dipstick. Do not fill the fluid to excess of the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF DW-1 has been replaced with ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
9. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.