HONDA 2003 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 218)

Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark (On
CVT model, HOT side’s upper
mark).
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the transmission,
the technician should drain and refill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and refill the
transmission a final time.
Remove the dipstick and check the
fluid level. There are HOT side and
COLD side on the dipstick. It should
be between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side.
5. 6.
On CVT model
Transmission Fluid
Maintenance 215
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (CVT)
LOWER MARK
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