what kind ATF transmission fluid for 2003 civic
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what kind ATF transmission fluid for 2003 civic
I don't want to buy transmission fluid from dealership. What kind ATF fluid we can use? Did anyone here try using other fluid and had no problem?
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Re: what kind ATF transmission fluid for 2003 civic
I second what, Matt stated. Honda automatics are very picky about fluids, so anything but OEM is a risk on an already delicate transmission.
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Most of the links that are at the bottom of the FAQ's will work.
Here's one for an example:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/civmaint01.html
Here's one for an example:
http://www.handa-accessories.com/civmaint01.html
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Re: what kind ATF transmission fluid for 2003 civic
Z1 is not listed, and I believe no longer made.
DW1 is now recommended by Honda for previous Z1 applications.
Shipping still seems like it takes the price right up to local dealer prices, or over if you only need a few quarts.
DW1 is now recommended by Honda for previous Z1 applications.
Shipping still seems like it takes the price right up to local dealer prices, or over if you only need a few quarts.
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Re: what kind ATF transmission fluid for 2003 civic
Maybe it's thinner to the touch, like the way you can tell that 20w50 is thinner than 5w30 just by touching it.
I hope it's not thinner though. I always assumed that Honda transmissions went bad quicker than any other car out there because their thin fluid breaks down a lot quicker, but that's just a guess.
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Gearbox on civicforums isnt a fan of the new DW1 fluid and says it will be worse for the Honda trannys over time than Z1 because its thinner and will be even thinner when used in hot weather making the wear on the gears faster because fluid wont be able to stay in between the gears.
Heres a video comparing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Pw4fwnMDY
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