Do you have to use genuine Honda transmission fluid?
Do you Need to Use Honda Brand Fluids? The simple answer is yes. It’s all about corrosion, and Honda fluids will be the best fluid to minimize corrosion and keep your Honda reliable. Different car manufacturers utilize different metal alloys and rubber compounds in vehicle components.
Is Honda ATF-Z1 synthetic?
What is ATF z1? Genuine Honda ATF-DW1 (a replacement for Z1) is a synthetic base.
Are there any Honda engine fluids besides ATF?
First off…All of Honda Fluids are made by one of the oil companies…They are a very specific blend to meet Honda’s engineering specs. There are ATF fluids that meet Honda’s specs besides Honda…however they are as expensive or more expensive. Engine Oil…There is no Honda Specific engine oil. Just use the right API type that’s stated in the manual.
Which is the best ATF oil for automatic transmission?
1 ACDelco Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 2 Castrol Transmax ATF Black CVT Transmission Fluid 3 VALVOLINE VV324 Maxlife Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid 4 Mopar ATF-4 automatic transmission fluid 5 Honda DW1 Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF 6 Valvoline DEXRON/MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid
Why do I use non Honda transmission fluid?
Also on transmission fluid likely 80% who use non-Honda fluid are changing it way too late because of shifting problems. Instead of blaming the person holding the mirror they blame the non branded Honda fluids. Any brand name fluid that meets the car manufacturers specs will work fine. Thanks so much to everyone!
Are there any Honda brand fluids really necessary?
Today: Are Honda Brand Fluids Really Necessary? The owner’s manual for my 2010 Honda CR-V with all-wheel drive states that only Honda fluids may be used in the car, except for motor oil. The dealer’s service department confirms this.
First off…All of Honda Fluids are made by one of the oil companies…They are a very specific blend to meet Honda’s engineering specs. There are ATF fluids that meet Honda’s specs besides Honda…however they are as expensive or more expensive. Engine Oil…There is no Honda Specific engine oil. Just use the right API type that’s stated in the manual.
Also on transmission fluid likely 80% who use non-Honda fluid are changing it way too late because of shifting problems. Instead of blaming the person holding the mirror they blame the non branded Honda fluids. Any brand name fluid that meets the car manufacturers specs will work fine. Thanks so much to everyone!
Today: Are Honda Brand Fluids Really Necessary? The owner’s manual for my 2010 Honda CR-V with all-wheel drive states that only Honda fluids may be used in the car, except for motor oil. The dealer’s service department confirms this.