ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is done, refer to ATF Cooler Cleaning.





4. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
5. Remove the filler plug (A) and refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug hole (B). 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 nonHonda ATF can affect shift quality.





6. Install the ATF filler bolt with a new sealing washer (C).
7. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark and lower mark on the dipstick.