Maintenance / 1998 VTEC · 1.6 L · automatic 4-speed
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.
IntervalNormal: first at 90,000 miles or 72 months in the published schedule. Severe: every 30,000 miles or 24 months. Follow the applicable first distance/time limit.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
- Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid Verified
- Automatic transmission drain and refill
- 2.9 US qt Verified
- 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.
- Severe-use applicability
- Use severe intervals when the car is MAINLY driven on short trips (under 5 miles, or under 10 miles in freezing weather), above 90°F/32°C, with extensive idling/stop-go, with a roof carrier/in mountains, or on muddy, dusty or de-iced roads. Occasional exposure alone does not select severe.