If no fluid comes out, remove thefiller bolt. Slowly add Honda ManualTransmission Fluid (MTF) until itstarts to run out of the check bolthole. Let the fluid run out until itstops, then reinstall the check boltand the filler bolt.If Honda MTF is not available, youmay use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40viscosity motor oil with the APICertification seal that says ‘‘FORGASOLINE ENGINES’’ as atemporary replacement. However,motor oil does not contain the properadditives, and continued use cancause stiffer shifting. Replace assoon as it is convenient.The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid when thisservice is shown on a maintenancemessage in the multi-informationdisplay.If you are not sure how to check andadd fluid, contact your dealer.Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove the checkbolt, and look for transmission fluidcoming out of the bolt hole. If a smallamount of fluid drips out of the bolthole, reinstall the check bolt.Manual Transmission Fluid290DRAIN BOLTFILLER BOLTCHECK BOLT
