Today’s Modern Maintenance Procedures


Figure 3


already knew that. Its purpose is to point out that there are specific proce- dures for filling and checking the fluid level on today’s vehicles — procedures you may not be familiar with. On models without filler tubes you


must first find the information to locate the drain and fill plugs to service and check the fluid level. Some vehicles may not even have a fill plug available. These vehicles require a special tool to fill and check fluid level from the same plug that’s used to drain the fluid. There are many ways of filling


these types of transmissions without using factory tools. One example is removing a speed sensor and using an early Honda power steering pump — found on top of the vehicle speed sen- sor (for those who can remember that far back!) — to pump the fluid in. This requires the use of a drill to turn the pump and works quite well (figure 1). Hand pumps, evacuators, and fluid


exchangers of all types with special adapters are also available (figure 2). You can find maintenance infor-


mation in most online programs, such as Mitchell OnDemand, Alldata, Chilton Pro, and Motor Information Systems. The new ATRA Member’s


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Figure 4


Repair Center web site now provides access to Mitchell DIY, Chilton Pro, and Motor Information Systems (figure 3). You’ll find instant access to both Chilton Pro and Motor Information Systems; sort of click-n-go (figure 4). Just click on the program icon and you’re good to go.


The new ATRA Member’s


Repair Center web site now provides access to Mitchell


DIY, Chilton Pro, and Motor Information Systems


GEARS August 2012


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