ATF Level Check

ATF Level Check

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.





3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.





5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level in 60 - 90 seconds after the engines is turned off. It should be between the upper mark (A) and lower mark (B) on the Hot portion of the gauge (C). Do not check the fluid level when the engine is cold.

NOTE: Some dipsticks do not have HOT and Cold printed on them.

6. If the level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, hose and line joints, and cooler lines.
7. if the level exceeds the upper mark (A), drain the fluid for proper level.





8. Pour the recommended fluid into the opening of the dipstick pipe (A) to bring it to the upper mark. Always use genuine Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
9. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.