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.

 

Auto Trans fluids?

 

Yes, you should be using Honda ATF.

 

TF is ATF short for? lmfao

 

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.

 

Be a baller, run royal purple lmfao

 

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.

 

Since some people asked...

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid

 

Yeah that's what i assumed.

 

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

 

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

 

Just order it from Unlimited Honda parts or something.

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

 

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.