ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

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 drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
NOTE: If ATF cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF cooler cleaning. ATF Cooler Cleaning

4. Remove the ATF dipstick, and refill the transmission with the recommended fluid amount through the dipstick hole to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF-Z1 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.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at change
6.5 L (6.9 US qt) at overhaul






5. Insert the dipstick (A) back into the transmission with the letters "ATF" pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

6. Check the ATF level. ATF Level Check