Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Level Check and Replacement

NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
For your safety, drain the transmission fluid when the engine is cool.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedures are for a 1.5L engine model.

3. Engine - Warm Up
1.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperatures (the radiator fan comes on twice).
2.
Turn the engine off.

4. Transmission Fluid - Drain
1.
Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B), and drain the transmission fluid for at least 5 minutes.

NOTE:
Be careful not to burn yourself by nearby parts as they may be hot.
Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
2.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

5. Transmission Fluid - Refill
1.
Lower the vehicle.
2.
Remove filler cap (A).

NOTE: The position of the filler cap is different in some of the models.
3.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.

NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.

Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Capacity:
2WD:
 
3.6 L (3.8 US qt) at change
 
5.8 L (6.1 US qt) at oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement*
 
7.6 L (8.0 US qt) at overhaul
AWD:
 
4.2 L (4.4 US qt) at change
 
4.8 L (5.1 US qt) at transfer removal, installation, and replacement
 
6.8 L (7.2 US qt) at oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement*
 
8.4 L (8.9 US qt) at overhaul

NOTE: *The actual transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity will vary from the specified capacity based on the length of time the transmission fluid pan is off the transmission. Avoid leaving the transmission fluid pan off for extend periods of time.
4.
Install the filler cap with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.

6. Transmission Fluid Level - Check


7. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

8. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)
1.
If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder").
If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting the Individual Maintenance Items").


NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

3. Transmission Fluid Level - Check
NOTE:
Be careful not to burn yourself by nearby parts as they may be hot.
When checking the transmission fluid level at the check bolt, it is not uncommon to find the fluid in the upper or lower level.
Do the transmission fluid level check immediately, after the shift lever operation.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to PRNDSLSDNRP position/mode, and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position/mode.
3.
Turn the engine off.
4.
Remove the check bolt (A) with the sealing washer (B).
5.
Check the transmission fluid level.

NOTE: The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole gradually.
If the transmission fluid is dripless from the check hole, check for transmission fluid leaks at the transmission, the transmission fluid pan, the transmission fluid hoses, and the transmission fluid lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with transmission fluid, then go to step 3-6.
If the transmission fluid is flowing out of the check hole, go to step 3-12.
6.
Temporarily install the check bolt with the sealing washer.
7.
Lower the vehicle.
8.
Remove filler cap (A).

NOTE: The position of the filler cap is different in some of the models.
9.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole at the suitable amount. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.

NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
10.
Install filler cap with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.
11.
Go to step 3-1, then recheck.
12.
Wait until the transmission fluid is at the proper level.

NOTE: The transmission fluid is at the proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole gradually.
13.
After checking the transmission fluid level, install the check bolt (A) with a new sealing washer (B).

4. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.