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Honda Transmission Owner's Manual
Honda Transmission Owner's Manual

Honda Transmission Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission fluid, manual transmission fluid

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6.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The automatic transmission should
be drained and refilled with new fluid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your dealer.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Manual Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission Fluid
FILLER BOLT
Except U.S. Si
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt, and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt, and tighten it securely.
FILLER BOLT
Correct Level
U.S. Si
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ''FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES'' as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Correct Level
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Summary of Contents for Honda Transmission

  • Page 1 Except U.S. Si Correct Level U.S. Si Check the fluid level with the If Honda MTF is not available, you transmission at normal operating may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 temperature and the vehicle sitting viscosity motor oil with the API on level ground.
  • Page 2 The fluid level should be between Using any non-Honda brake fluid can the MIN and MAX marks on the side cause corrosion and decrease the life of the reservoir. If the level is at or of the system.
  • Page 3 Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently, and have...
  • Page 4 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment from contact with your skin or hard...
  • Page 5 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Low Beam Headlight and turn it one-quarter turn BULB clockwise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIP Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.