Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
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Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
CHECKING
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on the level ground, then turn off the engine.
3. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the transmission.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper mark and lower marks.
6. If the level is below the lower mark, pour the recommended fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Always use Genuine Honda
Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission in the direction shown.
CHANGING
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
2. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn the engine off.