It will say in the manual but if you don't have it then just snugg the bolts up enough so that they don't come loose. I was going to use a torque wrench on mine but I couldnt fit my wrench on the fill bolt.

 

Thanks

 

I think torque specs for the trans drain plug is 36FtLbs.
Use Honda OEM ATF-Z1 fluid only!!! costs about$6/qt. qts# needed 10-12
1. Bring the engine to operatingtemperature
2. You take out the drain plug (located on the pass (RH)side towards the frt bumper using a 3/8" ratchet) and approx. 2.5-3qts. will drain out
3. Put the plug back in. Add2.5-3 quarts (whatever gets you to the full mark).
4.Start up the engine and shift through all of the gears twice.
5. Shut it off, and drain again. Add 2.5-3qts (whatever gets you to the full mark),
6. Start the car and shift through all the gears twice.
7.Shut off the car, drain again and fill with 2.5-3qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
8. Start the car and shift through all of the gears twice.
9.Drain again and fill again with 2.5-3 qts. (whatever gets you to the full mark).
Now you are done! And good for another 100k miles ) This method will have replaced virtually all of your fluid.
This is what the Honda dealer will do and they will charge one hr labor - ($70-100 depending on the dealer) plus the fluid. DIY and save!

 

You can also use 10w-30 motor oil. Says so in the haynes manual. I used it and it works great.


EDIT: it has to be real dinosaur oil though, no synthetic crud.

 

USE ONLY HONDA OEM ATF-Z1 FLUID IF YOU DON'T, YOU WILL BE SORRY!!!!!!!

 

Motor oil does not contain the right additives that transmission fluid does and will lead to harder shifts.

Wow I have not seen a diy that has been that incorrect in awhile.

 

I was like wow that many drain and fill x's

 

Yea don't do that...

Here is a link to how to do it the right way: https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_293737/tm.htm

 

Thanks I will attempt the change this weekend!! thanks for all the advice