Maintenance / 1990 Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 1.6 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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IntervalReplace every 30,000 mi / 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 manual: DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid. VerifiedThe 1990 manual’s original specification; a present-day substitute requires separate verified compatibility.
Automatic transmission drain and refill: 2.5 US qt VerifiedRoutine fluid change 2.4 L (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt), not total dry capacity. Check the dipstick with the engine off and vehicle level; do not overfill.

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

1990 Honda Civic Hatchback/Sedan Owner’s Manual — SI9090O00068A.pdf

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Original Honda-hosted owner-manual section. Facts only; retain the exact body, engine, transmission and service conditions. Historical fluid specifications do not establish a modern replacement product’s compatibility.

United States; 1990 Civic hatchback and sedan only; wagons excluded1990 Civic Hatchback/Sedan Owner’s Manual, SI9090O00068A.pdf, printed 70 / PDF3; official SI9090MAINIDX identifies model year and hatchback/sedan scope.

1990 Honda Civic Hatchback/Sedan Owner’s Manual — SI9090O00078A.pdf

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United States; 1990 Civic hatchback and sedan only; wagons excludedAutomatic transmission fluid: 1990 Civic Hatchback/Sedan Owner’s Manual, SI9090O00078A.pdf, printed 79 / PDF2; official SI9090MAINIDX identifies model year and hatchback/sedan scope.Automatic transmission drain and refill: 1990 Civic Hatchback/Sedan Owner’s Manual, SI9090O00078A.pdf, printed 79 / PDF2; official SI9090MAINIDX identifies model year and hatchback/sedan scope.