Honda ATF vs the other brands
11-28-2012
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Honda ATF vs the other brands
I'm going to be filling my BMXA trans tonight when i get home, and reading this post about the Auto Trans tear down, clutch pack replacement by this post....
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=3083274
what do you guys think? list price is 8.25 for 1 QT
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=3083274
says DEXTRON IV is safe to use...
My total bill? original flush (16liters dexronVI and trans cleaner/conditioning ,many cans of brake cleaner (some for original diagnosis) (also to clean dissemble trans).
2 case gaskets (20$)
3 clutch discs (3X $7)
~8l dexronVI (sorry Honda your oil is expensive and was told dexron works ok)
My total bill? original flush (16liters dexronVI and trans cleaner/conditioning ,many cans of brake cleaner (some for original diagnosis) (also to clean dissemble trans).
2 case gaskets (20$)
3 clutch discs (3X $7)
~8l dexronVI (sorry Honda your oil is expensive and was told dexron works ok)
11-29-2012
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i would never use any "other" brand except for valvoline maxlife dex/merc atf (without stop leak additive).
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I would never use any other brand period. Honda DW-1 is the only way to go in my opinion, regardless of what others think.
11-29-2012
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i topped up my tranny once in an emergency using "mobil one super" ATF,
that was over 2 years ago and about 80,000km ago, never had a problem, its still in there today,
however, i dont think i would use it if i was changing the fluid,
i didnt use much though, probably less than 1/4 liter
that was over 2 years ago and about 80,000km ago, never had a problem, its still in there today,
however, i dont think i would use it if i was changing the fluid,
i didnt use much though, probably less than 1/4 liter
12-10-2012
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I have used honda z1, mobile 1 super, amsoil and castrol import ATF without any issue.
Right now, i 'm running amsoil and castrol with lubeguard red protectant without any shudder. I try to do a drain and re-fill once a year.
Right now, i 'm running amsoil and castrol with lubeguard red protectant without any shudder. I try to do a drain and re-fill once a year.
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