Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF Replacement
ATF Replacement
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the dipstick hole to bring it to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF-Z1
automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Using a nonHonda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.4 L (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt) at change
5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt) at overhaul
6. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark and lower mark on the dipstick.
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
8. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
NOTE: If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
10. 4-door model: If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete. If the
maintenance minder did not require to replace the ATF, go to step 3.
2-door model: If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete. If the
maintenance minder did not require to replace the ATF, notify the customer that the maintenance minder term is not reset for the item that was
replaced and the maintenance minder will show to replace the ATF before the actual maintenance timing.
11. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
12. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
13. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
14. Select RESETTING THE ATF with the HDS.
NOTE: If you changed the engine oil at the same time with the ATF, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS
