CR-V LX 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2000)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF Replacement
1. Bring the transmission up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle. Park the vehicle on level ground, turn the
engine off, then remove the drain plug.
NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to Transmission Cooler Flushing.
See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Transmission Cooler/Service and Repair
2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer, then refill the transmission with the recommended fluid to the upper mark on the dipstick.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WD:
2.9 l (3.1 US qt., 2.6 Imp qt.) at change
6.8 l (7.2 US qt., 6.0 Imp qt.) at overhaul
2WD:
2.7 l (2.9 US qt., 2.4 Imp qt.) at change
5.9 l (6.2 US qt., 5.2 Imp qt.) at overhaul