Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
5-speed Manual Transmission
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt and tighten it securely.
If Honda M T F is not available, you
may use an API service SG or SH
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the fluid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to three
reservoirs, depending on equipment.
They are:
Brake fluid reservoir
Clutch fluid reservoir (manual
transmission only)
ABS reservoir (cars with ABS)
The brake fluid in the brake and anti-
lock brake systems should be
replaced according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
Maintenance
FILLER BOLT
Correct
level
