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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2000ACCORD EX SEDAN L4-2254CC 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRATF REPLACEMENT
2000 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI
ATF Replacement
2000 Honda Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFISECTION ATF Replacement
ATF Replacement
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 level ground, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to ATF Cooler Flushing.
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer, then refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF-Z1 has been replaced with ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.5 L (2.6 US qt., 2.2 Imp qt.) at changing
6.1 L (6.4 US qt., 5.4 Imp qt.) at overhaul
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 level ground, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug, and drain the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler flusher is to be used, refer to ATF Cooler Flushing.
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer, then refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF-Z1 has been replaced with ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.5 L (2.6 US qt., 2.2 Imp qt.) at changing
6.1 L (6.4 US qt., 5.4 Imp qt.) at overhaul
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.