Transmission Oil; Back-Up Light Switch; Replacement - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Maintenance
Back-up Light Switch
Transmission Oil
NOTE: Check the transmission oil with the engine OFF
and the vehicle on level ground.
1. Remove the oil fille. plug, then check the level and
condition of the oil.
OIL FILLER PLUG
44 I{.m (4.5 kgt.m, 33 lbl.ftl
Proper Level
WASHER
Replace.
The oil level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add oil until it runs out, then rein-
stall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission oil is dirty, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill
the transmission with the recommended oil to the
proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every oil change.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
Oil Capacity
1 . 8 f ( 1 . 9 U S q t , 1 . 6 l m p q t l a t o i l c h a n g e
1.9 t l2.O US qt, 1 .7 lmp qtl at overhaul
Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ing because it does not contain the proper addi-
ttves.
Replacement
NOTE: To test the back-up light switch, see section 23.
1 . Disconnect the connector, then remove the back up
light switch connector lrom the connector clamp.
2. Remove the back-up light switch.
25 N'm 12.5 kgf'm, 18lbt.tt)
Replace.
Install the new washer and back-up light switch.
Connect the back-up light switch connector.
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