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Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine OFF.





2. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and the washer (B), check the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is at the proper level (C).





3. If the transmission fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and drain the fluid.
4. Reinstall the drain plug (A) with a new washer (B), and refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Fluid Capacity
1.48 liters (1.56 US quarts 1.30 Imp quarts) at fluid change
1.62 liters (1.71 US quarts 1.43 Imp quarts) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF-II). If it is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug (C) with a new washer (D).