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Old May 3, 2017
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Alternative to Honda ATF

Any acceptable alternatives to Honda ATF? I drive past probably 10 parts stores before I get to the Honda dealer. Doing a drain & fill on 2006 Civic.
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Re: Alternative to Honda ATF

Name brand (penzoil/castro/mobil) ATf is going to cost you $6-7 per quart. Honda ATF list price is something like $8. I would never suggest someone uses an universal ATF instead of Honda Atf.
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Re: Alternative to Honda ATF

Absolutely correct fluid is not expensive and you don't have to wonder if it's right or not.
You only need to buy 3 quarts for a single drain and fill, surely you can afford the difference.

Replacing a trans is not cheap.
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Re: Alternative to Honda ATF

The 8th gen 5AT has a great track record.

Spend a few $$ more and use OEM.
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Re: Alternative to Honda ATF

Wasn't looking to save a buck, just the drive across town in traffic.
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Re: Alternative to Honda ATF

thats right has to be ONLY Honda ATF in the automatic trans using anything else

its not a maybe... You will damage the auto transmission trust me.
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