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shadou
13-01-2012, 07:14 PM
went to autobahn today, guy told me i had to go to Honda to buy the ATF code was Z something a rather, true or not? confused as the nulon lube guide says i can use a full synthetic suited to Dex 3 and ATF +4.
Any ideas ?
aaronng
13-01-2012, 08:15 PM
You must use Honda ATF-Z1. They are right. Using nulon ATF our Dexron 3 will damage your gearbox
shadou
13-01-2012, 09:20 PM
Dang, cheers aaronng. Thought I could save a few bucks going generic.
Tai
14-01-2012, 09:06 AM
Save a few bucks and risk damaging your gearbox which will cost a few grand to fix?

You serious?

*face palm*
aaronng
14-01-2012, 10:52 AM
Small short term savings can be tempting, even for me. I've been down that route. Ended up with a CD4 gearbox that needed to be rebuilt. The clutch pack munched itself up into mulch which then blocked the internal strainer. I lost 2nd gear out of the 4-speed auto. Rebuilt cost $3000 and even then it was never as smooth as before. So after that, always used Honda ATF/ATF-Z1 for Honda auto boxes.

So it's not a silly question because those aftermarket fluid companiess do say in their vehicle application guide that Honda autoboxes can use their Dexron III crap! Yet there is a small disclaimer that indemnifies them in case your gearbox shits itself while using their fluids.
shadou
17-01-2012, 01:29 PM
well least i asked, i only knew the power steering required Honda branded fluids but never knew the box also required a specialised fluid =.=
Tai: wouldnt aftermarket oils be considered generic, yet so many ppl use different engine oils, same concept in this case.

cheers aarong u have been most helpful, i would rep u but when i do it says i need to spread some around =s either way cheers
aaronng
17-01-2012, 04:15 PM
well least i asked, i only knew the power steering required Honda branded fluids but never knew the box also required a specialised fluid =.=
Tai: wouldnt aftermarket oils be considered generic, yet so many ppl use different engine oils, same concept in this case.

cheers aarong u have been most helpful, i would rep u but when i do it says i need to spread some around =s either way cheers

No worries, I already have lots of rep, so I don't need more. I'm just on here to help.