ATF Level Check

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
NOTE: Check the fluid level within 60-90 seconds after turning the engine off.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Fig 1: Removing The Dipstick
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Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
Remove the dipstick (A) and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper mark (B) and lower mark (C).

Fig 2: Checking The Fluid Level
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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. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level (see step 3 on ATF Replacement ).
If necessary fill the transmission through the dipstick guide pipe opening (A) to bring the fluid level up to the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

Fig 3: Filling The Transmission
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Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick guide pipe with pointing the arrow on the guide to the front of the vehicle.