Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and washer (B), check the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is at the proper level (C).
3. If the transmission fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (D), and drain the fluid.
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.4 L (1.5 US qt) at Fluid Change
1.6 L (1.7 US qt) at Overhaul
Use only Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using engine oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug (A) with a new washer.
6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the fluid, reset the maintenance minder. If it didn't, select BODY ELECTRICAL, GAUGES,
ADJUSTMENT, MAINTENANCE MINDER, RESET, MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 with the HDS.
