Procedures

ATF Level Check

NOTE:

- Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
- Check the ATF level within 60 to 90 seconds after turning the engine off.
- Higher ATF level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.

1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.

3. Remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) (A) from the ATF dipstick guide tube, and wipe it with a clean cloth.





4. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch (B) with the guide tab (C).

5. Remove the dipstick, and check the ATF level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).





6. If the ATF level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, the ATF warmer hoses and the ATF warmer lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is below the lower mark, one or more of these symptoms may occur:

- Transmission damage.
- Vehicle does not move in any gear.
- Vehicle accelerates poorly, and flares when starting off in D, S, and R.
- The engine vibrates at idle.

7. If the level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is above the upper mark, the vehicle may creep forward while in N, or have problems shifting.

8. If necessary, fill the transmission with ATF through the dipstick guide tube opening (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Do not fill the fluid above the upper mark. Always use Acura ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.





9. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch with the guide tab.