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Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

FLUID CHANGING

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
2. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn the engine off.





3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).

NOTE: Refer to Oil Cooler, Transmission/Service and Repair for information on using the transmission flusher. Transmission Cooler

4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer, then refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.7 liter (2.9 US qt.) at changing
6.0 liter (6.3 US qt.) at overhaul