Transmission Fluid - Honda Insight 2004 Reference Owner's Manual

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Transmission Fluid

Automatic Transmission (CVT)
U.S. model
DIP STICK
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
With the A/C off, let the engine
run until the radiator cooling fan
cycles on and off twice. Then turn
off the engine.
NOTE: For accurate results, wait at
least 60 seconds, and no more than
90 seconds, after turning off the
engine to check the fluid level.
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Maintenance
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
UPPER MARK
HOT
LOWER MARK
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks within the HOT range.
5. If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully
so you do not spill. Clean up any
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it's not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.