How to change the fluid yourself on a 01-03 Honda Civic 2/4 dr Hybrid or Standard

How To Change the Automatic transmission Fluid On Your Civic (REALLY EASY) Save money
Here are the steps to easily change the transmission fluid on your civic

It really is an easy job that will save you a lot of money and you will actually do just the same thing that any dealership would because this vehicle uses World Standard type fluid (that is if you don’t buy the honda Z1 fluid)

And virtually no repair facility has a world standard fluid exchange system (not in this area anyway)
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground, remove the clips securing the front of the under cover, then open the under-cover.
  1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  1. fill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A). Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF). Using nonHonda ATF can affect shift quality. Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity: 2.9 L (3.1 US qt) at changing 5.0 L (5.3 US qt) at overhaul
  1. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark (B) and lower mark (C) on COLD level.
  2. Install the ATF filler bolt with a new sealing washer, and insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
  3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
  4. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark (A) and lower mark (B) on HOT level.
  5. Install the under cover.

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