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Question posted by ciciren on May 26th, 2014

What Is The Transmission Fluid Capacity In A 2008 Honda Rid

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 26th, 2014 9:33 AM

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Use only genuine Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Specs from the manual.

To change ATF = 3.3 Qts.

For complete flush = 8.5 Qts.

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Answer #2: Posted by blountb1 on May 26th, 2014 9:26 AM

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The whole thing holds 8.6 quarts :)

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