Maintenance / 1991 Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 1.5 L

Automatic transmission fluid

Match the fluid to the exact transmission, not just the vehicle model. A drain-and-refill amount differs from the total dry capacity.

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IntervalEvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)or 24 months, whichever comes first.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Automatic transmission fluid: Original specification: DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid. VerifiedOriginal 1991 manufacturer specification. Current replacement-product suitability or supersession has not been established.
Automatic transmission drain and refill: 2.5 US qt VerifiedRefill reference only; finish by the manual level-check procedure. A complete purchase set is not established.

Level and compatibility: Use the specified fluid and the transmission-specific level-check procedure. Conventional ATF, belt-CVT fluid and manual gear oil are not interchangeable.

Source

Honda1991 Civic maintenance schedule and engine oil, printed68–77

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Original linked1991 Civic Hatchback/Sedan owner-manual section. Covers standard/DX/Si hatchbacks and DX/LX/EX sedans; wagon applications are excluded. Historical service specifications retain their original context.

United StatesMaintenance PDF page3 / printed70, Transmission oil replacement row

Honda1991 Civic transmission, cooling and brakes, printed78–89

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United StatesAutomatic transmission fluid: PDF page2 / printed79, Automatic Transmission FluidAutomatic transmission drain and refill: PDF page2 / printed79, Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Capacity including differential; confirmed specification tables printed115/118