brake fluid HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2006 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .186
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Maintenance Minder .187
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Maintenance Record .193
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Fluid Locations .195
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Adding Engine Oil .196
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Recommended Engine Oil .196
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Synthetic Oil .197
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Engine Oil Additives .197
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Changing the Oil and Filter .198
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Windshield Washers .200
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Engine Coolant .201
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Transmission Fluid .203
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Brake Fluid .204
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Timing Belt .205
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Lights .206
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Seat Belts .212
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Driver’s Floor Mat .212
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Wiper Blades .213
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Tires .215
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Inf lation Guidelines .215
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Recommended Tire Pressure .216
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Tire Inspection .217
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Tire Maintenance .217
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Tire Rotation .218
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .218
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Wheels and Tires .219 ..........................
Winter Driving .219
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Snow Tires .219
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Tire Chains .220
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Checking the Battery .221
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Vehicle Storage .222
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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B
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds
or trailer towing results in higher transmission and
transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and
transfer fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission and transfer fluid changed at 60,000
miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Record
Maint enance
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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s)
completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle.
Maintenance
Performed
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAPRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time.Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the maintenance minder (see page ). Check the f luid level in the brake
f luid reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the maintenance minder (see page
). Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
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T ransmission Fluid, Brake Fluid
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The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. The timing belt should be replaced
according to the maintenance
minder (see page ).
Replace the timing belt every 60,000
miles (U.S.) or every 100,000 km
(Canada) if you regularly drive your
vehicleinanyof thefollowing
conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Frequently tow a trailer. 187
Brake Fluid, Timing Belt
Timing Belt
Maint enance
205
MAX
MIN
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .96
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Additives, Engine Oil .197
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components .23
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Air Conditioning .100
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Usage .102
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Air Intake, IMA Battery .161
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Air Pressure, Tires .216
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Air Vent, IMA Battery .161
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 55, 175
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Operation .175
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Armrest .84
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .171
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 172
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Automatic Speed Control . 141
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Automatic Transmission . 166
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Capacity, Fluid .252
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Shif ting .166 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 166
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Shif t Lever Positions . 166
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Shif t Lock Release . 169
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 237
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Jump Starting .232
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Maintenance .221
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Specif ications .253
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Bef ore Driving .149
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Belts, Seat .10
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Booster Seat .46
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 175
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Break-in, New Linings . 150
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Fluid .204
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Parking .93
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System Indicator . 54, 239
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Wear Indicators .174
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Braking System .174
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Break-in, New Car .150
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights .71 Bulb Replacement
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Front Parking Lights . 209
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Headlights . 207, 208
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Specif ications .253
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Turn Signal Lights . 209
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Bulbs, Halogen .206
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Capacities Chart .252
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo .158
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player .119
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Error Message .125
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Certif ication Label .250
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Chains .220
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Changing a Flat Tire .227
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .198
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When to .187
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Charge/Assist Gauge .67
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 237
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 61
Index
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BC
INDEX
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by .18
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .151
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Filter, Oil .198
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .74
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Flat Tire, Changing .227
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Floor Mat .212
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission .203
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Brake .204
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Windshield Washer .200
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Four-way Flashers .74
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Fuel .150
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Cap Message .61
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Economy Indicator .61
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Fill Door and Cap .151
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .150
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Fuses, Checking the .243 ...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .155
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Gasoline .150
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .150
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Tank, Filling the .151
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Gas Station Procedures .151
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .67
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Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .166
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Glove Box .98
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .206
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
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Headlights .71
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Aiming .206
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Automatic Lighting Off .72
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Low Beams, Turning on .71
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Reminder Chime .71
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .206 ...................................
Turning on .71
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .100
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .144
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .152
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .250
Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System .258
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IMA System Indicator .60
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions .8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .53
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Inf ant Restraint .36
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Inf ant Seats .36
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .215
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Inside Mirror .88
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Inspection, Tire .217
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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