Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Level Check: Check

NOTE:  Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

• 1. Vehicle - Lift
• 2. Transmission Fluid Level - Check

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  NOTE: 

  • When checking the transmission fluid level at the check bolt, it is not uncommon to find the fluid in the upper or lower level.
  • Do the transmission fluid level check immediately, after the shift lever operation.
  • Be careful because there is a possibility that the check bolt and transmission fluid are hot.

  1. Apply the parking brake, and start the engine

  2. While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to PRNDSLSDNRP position/mode, and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position

  3. Shift the transmission to P position/mode

  4. Turn the engine off.

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  5. Remove the check bolt (A) with the sealing washer (B) 6. Check the transmission fluid level. NOTE:  The transmission fluid is proper level if the transmission fluid is dripping from the check hole gradually. Do the transmission fluid (HCF-2) level check immediately, after the shift lever operation. Be careful because there is a possibility that the check bolt and transmission fluid (HCF-2) becomes hot. If there is no transmission fluid dripping from the check hole, then check for transmission fluid leaks at the transmission, the transmission fluid pan, the transmission fluid warmer, the transmission fluid warmer hoses, and the transmission fluid warmer lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with transmission fluid, go to step 8. If the transmission fluid flows out of the check hole, go to step 14. 7. Loosely install the check bolt with the old sealing washer.

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  8. Lower the vehicle 9. Remove the filler cap (A).

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  10. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A) at the suitable amount. Always use genuine Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. NOTE:  Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.

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  11. Install the filler cap (A) in the direction shown 12. Go to step 1, then recheck.

  Fig 1: Check Bolt & Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications

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  13. Lift the vehicle

  14. Wait until the transmission fluid proper level

  15. After checking the transmission fluid level, install the check bolt (A) with a new sealing washer (B).

  NOTE:  Do not reuse the old sealing washer.