ATF Level Check
ATF Level CheckNOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off. Do not allow the engine to warm up more than the radiator fan comes on twice.
NOTE: Check the fluid level within 60 - 90 seconds after turning the engine off. Higher fluid level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
5. Remove the dipstick (A) and check the fluid level. It should be between upper mark (B) and lower mark (C).
6. If the level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, hose and line joints. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is below the lower mark:
^ The transmission damage will result.
^ Vehicle does not move in any gear.
^ Vehicle accelerates poorly, and flares when starting off in the D and R positions.
^ Vibration results from created by the engine at idle.
7. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level.
NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is above the upper mark, vehicle moves in the N position, and shifting malfunction will occur.
8. If necessary, fill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick hole (A) to bring the fluid level up to about midway between the upper mark and lower mark of the dipstick with the ATF. Do not fill the fluid to excess of the upper mark. Always use genuine 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.
9. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.