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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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i would like to know the best fluids for this vintage Honda. cars are in HI

Automatic transmission. i have read that the honda ATF-DW1 is good

engine oil
filter

Power steering fluid

brake fluid

coolant

thanks,
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Old Mar 3, 2014 | 11:16 PM
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It's going to depend on what kind of car you have.
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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i have 3 accords 2-91, 1-93 all auto, 4-cylinder
and 1-02 civic auto 4-cylinder
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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- Honda Coolant
- Any DOT3 fluid for the brake or clutch
- Engine oil is highly subjective, on older cars I'd stick with what ever traditional oil, newer cars I'd go synthetic.
- OEM or Mobil1 filter
- Honda Powersteering fluid
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Mahalo
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Pull the dipstick on your Accords trasmission, what does the rubber plug have embossed on it?
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