highlands124

Hey, 92 Civic Auto Trans. I am new to Honda's and need some ATF. I've read that you should only use Honda brand due to ingredients in that ATF. Is this true or can I use any high quality brand. I would appreciate feedback from your experience.

PerfectionIsKey

Auto Trans fluids?

98civdx

Yes, you should be using Honda ATF.

PerfectionIsKey

TF is ATF short for? lmfao

Former User

I think Honda ATF is the safest answer, though I've been running Castrol TransMax for Imports for a year in my 00 Civic EX auto and it seems to be fine.

I also ran Valvoline MaxLife for a few years and it was fine as well.

PerfectionIsKey

Be a baller, run royal purple lmfao

mechanix619

Honda, Red Line, GM Syncro would all be okay.

Unless you're having issues keep it simple, use Honda fluid.

People have claimed Red Line solved clutch slippage issues but I've never owned an AT so I don't have direct experience.

jbpnoman

Since some people asked...

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid

PerfectionIsKey

Yeah that's what i assumed.

highlands124

Thank you. The nearest Honda dealer is 2.5 hours away. Looks like I'll be making a drive.

jbpnoman

There are also a number of places online you can order from.

98civdx

Just order it from Unlimited Honda parts or something.

I wouldn't make a 5 drive just for trans fluid.

EJ8mike

Yea make sure its honda atf. Long time ago b4 i knew any better, i had a shop change the fluid with whatever crap they used and my tranny was shifting all funny. I changed it myself 3 times with honda brand and its been fine since.