How to check honda civic transmission fluid

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1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair

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Do you check Honda transmission fluid while car is running?
How do I know if my Honda needs transmission fluid?
How do you check the transmission fluid in a 2015 Honda Civic?

2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open

3. Remove Dipstick - Access point for transmission fluid

4. Check Level - Insert dipstick and pull it out to determine level

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5. Add Fluid - Determine correct fluid type and add fluid

6. Replace Dipstick - Put the dipstick / cap back in place

7. More Info. - Additional information on checking trans. fluid levels

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The engine in your 2018 Honda Civic should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Civic and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your Civic is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your Civic, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill.

If you are having problems with the transmission in your Civic, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.

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You may not have a dipstick to check the automatic transmission fluid on a late-model Honda. If that is the case, you can check Honda’s automatic transmission fluid level by removing the bolt on the side of the transmission.

Caution!

Allow the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission pan.

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Procedure

Drive your Honda until it reaches the normal operating temperature. Typically a 15-minute drive should be enough.
Park your Honda on level ground. Cycle the gear shifter through all the gears.
Turn off the engine and set the parking brakes.
Locate the bolt on the side of the transmission housing. Remove this bolt by turning it counterclockwise. You may need to jack up the vehicle and access this bolt from the bottom of the vehicle.
If the fluid slowly drips out of the hole, the transmission fluid is at the correct level.
If there is no fluid dripping, the level is low.
If the level is below the hole (no transmission fluid is coming out), add the recommended Honda transmission fluid until you start to see fluid dripping out of this hole. You will need to add transmission fluid from the filler hole on top of the transmission.
Reinstall the level check bolt and check the operation of your transmission.

We hope you find the Check Honda Transmission Fluid | No Dipstick Present guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Honda.

Do you check Honda transmission fluid while car is running?

For the reading to be as accurate as possible, the vehicle should be parked on a level surface and the transmission fluid level should be checked with the Honda running, and completely warmed up. The first thing that you need to do is remove the transmission fluid dipstick.

How do I know if my Honda needs transmission fluid?

Check the Fluid The transmission fluid on the dipstick should be pinkish and almost clear. If it looks or smells burnt or has particles in it, your vehicle will need a fluid replacement.

How do you check the transmission fluid in a 2015 Honda Civic?

Check the automatic transmission fluid level (with the engine off and the car on level ground) with the dipstick in the right end of the transmission housing. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off. Insert the dipstick, remove it again, and read the fluid level. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks.

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