![]() ![]() No Honda transmission should ever be attached to a transmission flushing machine. Thanks.As others on any Honda forum will attest, Honda corporate really messed things up when the did not delete the word "flush" from its owners manual. Please let me know if you need clarifications or corrections required. Reset the transmission control module to re-learn (optional).If doing a final level check or adjustment, replace "level check plug" and "fill plug" with a new plug and torque to 35 N-m. ![]() Drive the vehicle to exercise the gears and bring the ATF up to temperature. ![]() Reinstall the front left wheel and torque lugs to 94 ft-lb / 127 N-m.install new "fill plug" and torque to 35 N-m If doing a final level check later, reuse old "fill plug" and torque to 35 N-m.Remove "fill plug", insert funnel and fill with 3.5 quarts of ATF.install new "level check plug" and torque to 35 N-m If doing a final level check later, reuse old "level check plug" and torque to 35 N-m.Install new "drain plug" and torque to 35 N-m.Remove "drain plug" and drain ATF fluid into oil pan.Clean the area and loosen "level check plug".Remove front left wheel with floor jack & jack stands.My revised and simplified procedure for the next ATF change: Remember to torque all screw plugs to 35 N-m.Alternative is to drive the vehicle on the streets after refill, then check the fluid level per instructions. wheels spinning in the air, noises from ABS and brakes, "BRAKE" warning because of obstacles in the garage. After initiating VSA Maintenance Mode, exercising the transmission on a set of floor jacks or lift can be unsettling.My vehicle has an ATF Cooler, but that does not affect the recommended refill capacity.I used slightly more than 3.5 quarts and the level was slightly above the bottom of level check hole. Being slightly high is better than being too low. The fluid level check does not need to be exact.Originally, I had planned to refill via the "level check" hole, but my bottle pump is 1" (motor oil quart bottle) and the ATF bottles are 1.5". I had to use the "fill" hole for refilling and it made the task faster.If you wish to follow the full factory instructions, here is a summary of How to initiate VSA Maintenance Mode?.infrared temperature gun or other method to monitor transmission temperature fluid (as needed).funnel (18" long with 1/2" diameter tip).3/8" socket extensions (minimum length with 8mm hex key - 10" for level check, 13" for fill).3/8" torque wrench (35 N-m for transmission plug/screw).BE SURE THE HEX KEY IS FULLY SEATED INTO THE HEAD OF THE SCREW PLUG ATF screw plug for drain, level check, fill (see this post) 3.5 quarts required for fluid change (SHAKE WELL before use) I will add a separate response with regards to my first ATF change. Check the fluid level after driving if you want verification, exercising the gears and warming up the transmission to the suggested temperature range (99F to 113F). After experiencing the factory procedures, a "spill and fill" is likely sufficient after adding the recommended 3.5 quarts of ATF. Summary: Factory instructions are attached below, but convoluted as others have said. This service should be done in conjunction with the transfer case fluid change. ![]() Information for service/replacement of the Automatic Transmission Fluid. ![]()
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