Manual transmission don't have a dip stick -ever.==== DETAIL ====Please see this linkhttp://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...foPages.htmYou are suppose to change them every 30K miles.To check it you basically you need to (a) jack up the car on Jack Stands.(b) find the FILL plug (see pictures). It looks like the drain plug except placed higher on the transmission (transaxle).(c) remove the FILL plug(d) with your finger in the fill hole (engine off), you should be able to feel the fluid. (e) if you cannot fill the fluid (up to the fill hole), then fill using long funnel.(f) use ONLY Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) or engine oil (10W-30 or 10W-40). In my experience, you should only need about 2 quarts max so use the best (Mobile 1). DO NOT use regular manual transmission fluid (TOO THICK).===One of the poster above said to just go to the Quicky Lube place. I used to agree until they screwed up and put regular THICK gear oil and screwed me up. So if you do decide to go to the quicky lube, make sure you tell them to use ENGINE OIL and ask again before leaving. If your gear shift really stiff, they messed up.Good Luck===Don't forget to vote for the BEST ANSWER - please - whoever it may be.FACT: You also get +3 points when you vote for BEST ANSWER