2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN automatic transmission fluid

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.Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
1.
2.
6.
6-cylinder models
T ransmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
220
DIPSTICK

Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.If the level is below the lower
mark, remove the f ill plug and add
f luid into the tube to bring it to the
upper mark.
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 final time.
Make sure the rubber cap f its in
the dipstick guide and the dipstick
is down all the way.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality. Have
the transmission f lushed and ref illed
with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is
convenient. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
5.
3.
4.
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T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
221
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK

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Specif ications
274
Dimensions
Air Conditioning Weights
Capacities
Capacities
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
3.0 US qt (2.8
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
1 : 6-cylinder models 2:
3:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 2
3

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .168
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 212
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .109
.........................................
Usage .111
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .237
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .280
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 186
...................................
Operation .185
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
........
Audio System . 118,126,136,141
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 178
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .274
.......................................
Shif ting .178
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 178
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 181Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 259
............................
Jump Starting .253
..............................
Maintenance .242
............................
Specif ications .275
..............................
Bef ore Driving .159
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 185
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 160
....................
Bulb Replacement .231
...........................................
Fluid .223
.........................................
Parking .99
.........................
System Indicator .59
........................
Wear Indicators .184
.............................
Braking System .184
........................
Break-in, New Car .160
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
........................
Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .231
................
Front Parking Lights . 229
.................................
Headlights .226 .........
High-mount Brake Light . 232
............................
Specif ications .275
...............................
Trunk Light .231
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 229
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .226
............................
Capacities Chart .274
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .170
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer .128
..............................
CD Player .126, 127
........................
CD Pocket, Center .103
........................
Certif ication Label .272
............................................
Chains .241
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .247
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .214
.............
When to . 202,203,204,205
...
Charging System Indicator . 58,259
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 81
Index
AB
C
INDEX
I

.......................................
Child Seats .34
...........
Lower Anchorage Points . 43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..............
Climate Control Sensors . 117
.........................
Clock, Setting the .149
...................................
Clutch Fluid .224
........................
CO in the Exhaust .280
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
..............................
Compact Spare .246
.................
Console Compartment . 103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 288
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .217
....................................
Checking .166
.........................
Proper Solution .217
...................
Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .282
............
Cruise Control Operation . 151
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 288
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 290
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 73
....................................
Dimensions .274
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
..................................
Engine Oil .165
..........................
Directional Signals .70
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .215
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .176
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
...........................................
Driving .173
....................................
Economy .167
................
In Foreign Countries . 281
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 115
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
..............................
Economy, Fuel .167 ............
Emergencies on the Road . 245
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 253
...........
Brake System Indicator . 261
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 247
.....
Charging System Indicator . 259
..................
Checking the Fuses . 265
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 259
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 262
..................
Overheated Engine . 256
...........................
Emergency Brake .99
......................
Emergency Flashers .72
......................
Emergency Towing .263
.......................
Emissions Controls .282
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .259
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 258
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 212
...............................
Overheating .256
............................
Specif ications .274
....................
Speed Limiter . 177,180
.........................................
Starting .75
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 177,180
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .280
Index
D
E
II

CONT INUED
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
........................................
Headlights .70
........................................
Aiming .226
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
............
Daytime Running Lights . 72
............
Low Beams, Turning on . 70
.........................
Reminder Chime .70
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
...................................
Turning on .70
..............................
Head Restraints .90
.....................
Heating and Cooling .106
.................................
Heated Mirror .95
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .154
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .224
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
..........................................
Gasohol .280
.........................................
Gasoline .160
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
................
Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 178
...................
Manual Transmission . 176
......................................
Glove Box .104
...................................
Fan, Interior .108
.........................................
Features .105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .233
...............................................
Oil .214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .176
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
..........................................
Brake .223
.........................................
Clutch .224
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering .224
..................
Windshield Washer . 216...........................
Folding Rear Seat .91
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
..........................
Four-way Flashers .72
.................................................
Fuel .160
...............................
Cap Message .66
......................
Fill Door and Cap .162
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement . 160
...............................
Oxygenated .280
........................
Tank, Filling the .162
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .265
Index
F
GH
INDEX
III

CONT INUED
.....................................
Tachometer .64
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 230
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 245
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 282
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .280
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .284
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
..........................
Time, Setting the .149
....................................
Timing Belt .225
....................................
Tire Chains .241
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 247
.................................
Tire Labeling .279 ...............................................
Tires .236
..............................
Air Pressure .237
.........................
Checking Wear .238
..........................
Compact Spare .246
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 277
......................................
Inf lation .236
..................................
Inspection .238
...................................
Replacing .239
......................................
Rotating .239
...........................................
Snow .240
............................
Specif ications .276
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 247
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .190
................
Emergency Wrecker . 263
..............
Traction Control System . 187
...
TCS Activation Indicator . 60,187
......................
TCS Indicator .60, 187
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .219, 220
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .222
..........
Fluid Selection . 219,221,222
..............
Identif ication Number . 272 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 178
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 176
.....................................
Treadwear .277
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .85
....................
Emergency Opener .86
.................................
Opening the .85
...................
Open Monitor Light . 60
....................................
Turn Signals .70
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .11, 23
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator .30 ,58
...................
System Components . 23
..................................
Synthetic Oil .213
Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .245
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 277
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .160
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .233
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 215
................................
Vanity Mirror .100
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 171
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .274
Index
T
U
V
INDEX
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
4.4
US qt ( 4.2
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE
10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity: 2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
213
219 220 222
224223 4-cylinder LX
All other
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models