Gear oil change HONDA Civic IX Hatchback (FK) (02.2012 - 07.2017)

## 🛠️ Honda Civic UK 2013 Automatic Transmission Fluid Change (1.8L, Planetary) (Brief)

Your 2013 Honda Civic IX (FK/FN) with a 1.8L (R18) engine and a conventional planetary automatic transmission (not a CVT, usually a 5-speed) requires a partial fluid change.

### 1. Preparation and Draining

1. Warm-up: Warm up the transmission by driving 5-10 km.
2. Access: Raise the vehicle (or use a pit). Remove the undershield (if applicable).
3. Draining: Locate the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission case (it's large, usually a 17mm or square socket). Place a container underneath. * **Important:** The drain plug is held in place by a **magnet**. Clean it of any metal filings.
4. **Drain:** Drain the old oil. Typically, about **2.5 – 3.0 liters** will drain.

### 2. Filling and Oil Type

1. **Oil Type:** Use only genuine Honda ATF DW-1 fluid. This is critical for proper operation of the planetary gearbox.
2. **Filling:** Add fresh oil through the **filler hole**, which is located on the top of the transmission, often **under or near the air cleaner housing**.

### 3. Checking the Level

1. **Dipstick:** Locate the **automatic transmission dipstick** (usually yellow or orange) and reinsert it. 2. **Check:** Warm up the transmission to operating temperature (80C), drive it for a short distance, and check the level with the engine **hot** (the engine should be **off** or **idling**, depending on the Honda model – check your manual, but for the R18 it's usually **off**).
3. **Level:** The level should be between the **HOT** marks or at the top of the dipstick.

### ⚠️ Feature (Partial Change)

Since only part of the oil is drained, it is recommended to perform **2-3 partial changes with low mileage** (100-200 km) between them. This will maximize the fluid in the system without the need for an expensive full-fluid flush.