Honda Civic IV, EC/ED/EE (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Civic IV, EC/ED/EE (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,4 to 5,4 liters. Service intervals include 12000 miles/ 12 months and 24000 miles/ 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Civic IV 1.5 DX, EX, LX (1987-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: L4 4/1
Civic IV 1.5 DX, EX, LX (1987-1991)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 5,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 12000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: L4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Civic IV EC/ED/EE 1.5 DX, EX, and LX automatic transaxle holds 5.4 liters at initial fill, a figure representing the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as after a rebuild or full overhaul.
  • The service fill capacity for the same automatic transaxle is 2.4 liters, which reflects the partial volume exchanged during a routine drain-and-refill, since a standard drain does not evacuate all fluid from the torque converter and passages.
  • The gap between the 5.4-liter initial fill and the 2.4-liter service fill means that roughly 3 liters of fluid remains in the transaxle after a normal drain, a common characteristic of automatic transmissions where the torque converter retains fluid even when the pan is removed.
  • Under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid change interval for the 1987-1991 Civic IV 1.5 DX, EX, and LX is set at 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the same transaxle requires fluid changes at 12,000 miles or 12 months, cutting the normal interval in half to account for the accelerated fluid degradation associated with more demanding operating conditions.

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