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Fluid Level: Checking/Changing: Changing

  1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature by driving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on level ground, turn the engine off, then remove the drain plug.
    NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, COOLER FLUSHING  .
  2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer, then refill the transmission with the recommended fluid* to the upper mark on the dipstick.

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity: 

    2.7 (2.9 US qt, 2.4 Imp qt) at change 

    5.9 (6.2 US qt 5.2 Imp qt) at overhaul 

    Recommended Automatic Transmission Fluid: 

    Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic 

    Transmission Fluid (ATF)* 

    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug And Sealing Washer
    G06288276Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    * Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.