Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.
- Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the filler plug (A) and sealing washer (B), check the condition of the MTF, and make sure it is at the proper level (C).
- If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain the MTF.
- Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper level. Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).
Fluid Capacity:
1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at fluid change
1.6 L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul
- Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D).
- Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Lower the vehicle on the lift.
- Connect the Honda diagnostic system (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it doesn't, communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
- Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
- Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 Reset, and reset the MTF with the HDS.