Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
I have a 97 Accord SE (auto) and the manual says to only use Genuine Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid when replacing (it is rather expensive). Are there any other alternate brands that I could use instead or is it absolutely necessray to use Honda's ATF?
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Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid (accord image)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ramoneguru »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 97 Accord SE (auto) and the manual says to only use Genuine Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid when replacing (it is rather expensive). Are there any other alternate brands that I could use instead or is it absolutely necessray to use Honda's ATF?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Your gonna spend 10.00 big whoop. Its better to use Honda
Your gonna spend 10.00 big whoop. Its better to use Honda
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Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid (ramoneguru)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ramoneguru »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 97 Accord SE (auto) and the manual says to only use Genuine Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid when replacing (it is rather expensive). Are there any other alternate brands that I could use instead or is it absolutely necessray to use Honda's ATF?</TD></TR></TABLE>
B&M Trick Shift Synthetic. I used it for 3 years, no problem.
B&M Trick Shift Synthetic. I used it for 3 years, no problem.
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Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid (xbn83)
Trust me spend the money and get the genuine stuff.. stuff like that shouldnt be cheaped out at all! Always use HONDA ATF
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Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid (JDMcb7)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMcb7 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Trust me spend the money and get the genuine stuff.. stuff like that shouldnt be cheaped out at all! Always use HONDA ATF</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I can't speak for Honda, but I know a lot of transmissions require the OEM fluid. Sure something generic may work, but do you really want to risk the longevity of your transmission (something which honda doesn't have the best track record with)?
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I was thinking that I probably should (and will eventually pay for the genuine Honda stuff)....but, does anyone know exactly how the Honda ATF differs from other manufacturer's brands? I can't really imagine Honda creating some super secret formula mix of ATF that ONLY works in Honda transmissions.....
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Re: (ramoneguru)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ramoneguru »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking that I probably should (and will eventually pay for the genuine Honda stuff)....but, does anyone know exactly how the Honda ATF differs from other manufacturer's brands? I can't really imagine Honda creating some super secret formula mix of ATF that ONLY works in Honda transmissions.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
They have some special additives that lubricate the transmission good. That is all I know.
They have some special additives that lubricate the transmission good. That is all I know.
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Re: (ramoneguru)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ramoneguru »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't really imagine Honda creating some super secret formula mix of ATF that ONLY works in Honda transmissions.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Believe it! I can't speak for Honda but I know Chrysler certainly does. Like I said they probably will work for a while, but its not worth taking a gamble.
Believe it! I can't speak for Honda but I know Chrysler certainly does. Like I said they probably will work for a while, but its not worth taking a gamble.
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because some of the other stuff is made to go into a range of cars as some are mercron(ford) and dextron compliant. honda atf only goes in hondas for a reason.
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