uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuTransmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission models
1Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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NOTICE
Petrol models
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Specified fluid: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
Check the fluid level when the engine is at normal operating temperature.
1. Park on level ground, and start the engine.
2. Wait until the radiator fan starts and then
turn off the engine.
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda ATF DW-1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda ATF
DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and
durability of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage
the transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered
by Honda’s new vehicle warranty.
u Perform step 3 after waiting for about 60
seconds (less than 90 seconds).
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the
transmission and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the
Upper
HOT
Range
Mark
Lower
Mark
transmission securely, as shown in the
image.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid
level.
u It should be between the upper and
lower marks in the HOT range.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, add
fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the
level between the upper and lower marks,
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
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uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuTransmission Fluid
Diesel models
Specified fluid: Honda ATF-TYPE 3.0 (automatic transmission fluid)
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Follow your vehicle’s maintenance service timing of when to change automatic
transmission fluid.
2 About Your Maintenance Service P. 530
Manual transmission models
1Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
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If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API
certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil
as a temporary measure.
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Follow your vehicle’s maintenance service timing of when to change manual
transmission fluid.
2 About Your Maintenance Service P. 530
Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does
not contain the proper additives for the transmission
and continued use can cause decreased shifting
performance and lead to transmission damage.
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