Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 844

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

  

 

Fig. 2: Identifying Transmission Identification Number
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

LUBRICATION 

SERVICE INTERVALS 

Transaxle 

Under normal driving conditions, replace fluid at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) intervals or every 6 years, then 
every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. Under severe driving conditions, change fluid at 60,000 miles 
(96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years. 

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS 

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).  

2. Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the engine.  

3. Remove the dipstick (Yellow loop) (A) from the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) dipstick guide 

pipe, and wipe it with a clean cloth. See Fig. 3 .  

4. Insert the dipstick aligning the cap (B) with the guide tap (C).  

5. Remove the dipstick (A) and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper mark (B) and lower 

mark (C). See Fig. 4 .  

6. If the level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transaxle, hose and line joints, and cooler 

lines. If the level is an excess, drain the ATF to proper level. Pour the recommended fluid into the 
opening (A) of the dipstick guide pipe to bring it to upper mark. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . See 
Fig. 5 .  

7. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C). See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

8. Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick guide pipe with aligning the cap with the guide tab on the guide 

pipe.  

NOTE:

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transaxle.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

  

 

Fig. 3: Locating Dipstick 
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2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

  

 

Fig. 4: Checking Fluid Level 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX