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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Default Silly newbie question, How do I properly check the trans fluid?

I just changed the trans fluid & realize the dip stick does not say anything like most cars do?

I added 3 & 1/2 quarts of new Trans Fluid & wonder if it maybe too much?
I've heard its just over 3 quarts.

Most of my cars have always said with the engine warmed up check trans fluid while in Neutral or some would say park.


What about my 2003 CR-V?

Warmed up in Neutral?

OR?

Most cars also have a Transmission pan you can drop & filter to change, But Not this CR-V.

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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Silly newbie question, How do I properly check the trans fluid?

Wow!

Not a single reply to my simple question?!?!?!?
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 03:56 AM
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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Default Re: Silly newbie question, How do I properly check the trans fluid?

Ok, Thanks!

This is the 1st car I have ever heard of where you check it with the car off.

I did not get the Z1 Trans fluid.
The dealer gave me another one that is Honda Brand, I forget whats its called but I do remember its NOT Z1

Is that maybe the old fluid that has been replaced by a newer formula that they sold me at the Honda Dealership?
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 03:32 PM
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Default Re: Silly newbie question, How do I properly check the trans fluid?

They replaced z1 with DW1 a few years back and are compatible to mix.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Default Re: Silly newbie question, How do I properly check the trans fluid?

Originally Posted by HondaPartsHero
They replaced z1 with DW1 a few years back and are compatible to mix.
Glad to hear it being thats what they sold me.
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