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ATF Replacement

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 level ground, and turn the engine off.
  3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to ATF Cooler Flushing (see ATF Cooler Flushing  ).
    Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug & Draining ATF
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  4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
  5. Refill transmission with the recommended fluid into dipstick hole to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity: 

    • 2.7 l (2.9 US qt, 2.4 Imp qt) at changing 
    • 6.0 l (6.3 US qt, 5.3 lmp qt) at overhaul 
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