Bipolarcivic

Is there any particular reason that I have to use Honda "brand" trans fluid? Some say if you use any other than Honda it will cause hard shifts. I know on american's trans you have to use certain types but brand doesn't matter(in general). Its 50 miles to the closest Honda dealership, but the parts store sells the different types for imports. My old CRX had the castrol trans fluid and never have any hard shifts? I'm trying to get the most life out of my auto as possible before having to switch to 5-spd.

98civdx

Either use Honda, or ask the parts guy for "Honda approved" trans fulid.


Valvoline Maxlife is. I've used it with no negative side affects.

fonkernuckle

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You want to maximize the life of your auto trans then make the trip and stock up on oem

98civdx

Basicly. From what I dug up, Honda has it own special blend.

Even when draining the fuild, most of it remains in it. To get all the crap out, you need to flush it. DO NOT have it power flushed.

Drain it for 1000 miles or something and drain, repeat 2-3 more times.

The only reason I used it becuase at the time it really was my only option. If I did it again, I would have went Honda.

I'd flush it, and refill with the cheap valvoline, and then on the final one fill with OEM.

Bipolarcivic

I knew it had to do with the viscosity of the fluid. I had just swapped my D15 three weeks ago for D16 and didn't have all the linkage for the 5-spd that came with the D16, so i used my auto and needed to top it off after swapping. Thanks

98civdx

if your just topping it off, throw the valvaline in it.

HondaPartsHero

Honda ATF

furious94ls

Just use HONDA ATF. It's required. It says so in the owners manual. A 50 mile tow is more expensive than a 50 mile drive. If it hasnt been done in a while buy 9 quarts. Do a 3x3 drain and fill.

TOP91

well what if your fluid is black?
Whats that mean

Where can you get this fluid?
ATF-Z1 is for all honda vehicles? new and old?

What is Continuously Variable?

HondaPartsHero

Honda or Acura dealer only.
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...RANSFLUID.aspx

94EG8

AFT-Z1 is discontinued, the new fluid is DW-1 and it's full synthetic, DW-1 can be used in anything, ATF-Z1 can be used in anything up to 2010 or 2011.

They don't have gears. Honda only used them in automatic HXs and insight/civic hybrids.