1996 Honda Prelude Owner's Manual - Page 143

Transmission Fluid 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the filler hole to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only. 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back in the transmission. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 5-speed Manual Transmission Correct level FILLER BOLT 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission. 4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper and lower marks. The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Check the fluid level with the transmission at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. Remove the transmission filler bolt and carefully feel inside the bolt hole with your finger. The fluid level should be up to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. Maintenance