Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
ATF Replacement and Level Check: Replacement
Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.
NOTICE:
- ATF is poisonous. If ingested, get medical attention immediately.
- Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
- ATF - Replace
Preconditions
Procedure/Specifications
1. Remove the drain plug (a) with the sealing washer (b), and drain the ATF.
2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
3. Remove the filler plug (c) with the sealing washer (d).
4. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler plug hole (e).
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.Fluid Details
Type Acura ATF TYPE 2 Fluid Amount Details
Application Operation Specified Amount 2.0 L Engine(Without AWD) At Fluid Change 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) At Overhaul 8.3 L (8.8 US qt) 2.0 L Engine(With AWD) At Fluid Change 4.8 L (5.1 US qt) At Overhaul 8.8 L (9.3 US qt) 3.0 L Engine At Fluid Change 4.8 L (5.1 US qt) At Overhaul 9.1 L (9.6 US qt) 5. Temporarily install the filler plug with the sealing washer.
After Replacement
- ATF Level CheckNOTE: Refer to the Check procedure for more details.
- Maintenance Minder Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)NOTE: If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder") . If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting Individual Maintenance Items") .
- ATF Level Check
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
