Which Automatic Transmission Fluid for Automatic 1998 EK1 Civic?

[Fredoops]

Honda only sells DW 1 now.

Not that it really matters. For an EK was designed loooong before atf dw1 and atf z1came to the world.

Back then any multi vehicle atf is ok. You just have to change enough of the fluid so it's not mixing too much

Just don't use any Dexos only fluid. Those are GM specific.

[YZFr1]

Honda only sells DW 1 now.

Not that it really matters. For an EK was designed loooong before atf dw1 and atf z1came to the world.

Back then any multi vehicle atf is ok. You just have to change enough of the fluid so it's not mixing too much

Just don't use any Dexos only fluid. Those are GM specific.

How many Litres of ATF is required?

Is this one ok?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...ecommendations


( the other link martin posted said 'There is nothing "special" with OEM Honda ATF) '

[Martin77]

How many Litres of ATF is required?

Is this one ok?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...ecommendations


( the other link martin posted said 'There is nothing "special" with OEM Honda ATF) '

The volume of oil required depends on the number of change you need to do which ultimately depends on the quality of oil inside your car. One drop and refill usually change about 1/2 the volume of oil as some stayed inside the torque converter. This might be alright if you follow the oil change according to the manufacturers specification (except for the accord). Usually one drop and refil takes between 3 to 4 litres.
If you look at the image on the nulon oil from super cheap, its compatible with Honda Z1 and DW1 so it should be alright. The nulon oil has been used frequently amongst accord users. I think Fredoops is currently using Nulon and he has a lot of experience with ATF. I personally use Redline D4 for my accord, its good but expensive (double).

[YZFr1]

The volume of oil required depends on the number of change you need to do which ultimately depends on the quality of oil inside your car. One drop and refill usually change about 1/2 the volume of oil as some stayed inside the torque converter. This might be alright if you follow the oil change according to the manufacturers specification (except for the accord). Usually one drop and refil takes between 3 to 4 litres.
If you look at the image on the nulon oil from super cheap, its compatible with Honda Z1 and DW1 so it should be alright. The nulon oil has been used frequently amongst accord users. I think Fredoops is currently using Nulon and he has a lot of experience with ATF. I personally use Redline D4 for my accord, its good but expensive (double).

oh thanks for explaining things.

Yes I am following the service book thing. it says to change ATF @ 120,000km . so does it mean i only need to drain and fill it once on the civic ? i was reading another thread it said some people drain and fill 3x ( on the accord)

Also, is there a transmission filter on the civic that needs to be changed ?

[Martin77]

oh thanks for explaining things.

Yes I am following the service book thing. it says to change ATF @ 120,000km . so does it mean i only need to drain and fill it once on the civic ? i was reading another thread it said some people drain and fill 3x ( on the accord)

Also, is there a transmission filter on the civic that needs to be changed ?

Usually following the service book is enough and yes technically one change is enough. You can also assess if a second drop and refill is required if the existing oil is dark brown and not red, smell (burnt), and current shifting is not smooth. If I were you I would buy 2 bottles (for 2 change) and if you don't need it, you can keep it for future change. Can you please tell me when the next change is due? Is it approx at 180k km? The oil should keep for a few years.

You should check if there is an inline filter used for the car. If so, it's good to replace it. I'm not sure about the presence of internal filter for your civic.

[YZFr1]

Usually following the service book is enough and yes technically one change is enough. You can also assess if a second drop and refill is required if the existing oil is dark brown and not red, smell (burnt), and current shifting is not smooth. If I were you I would buy 2 bottles (for 2 change) and if you don't need it, you can keep it for future change. Can you please tell me when the next change is due? Is it approx at 180k km? The oil should keep for a few years.

You should check if there is an inline filter used for the car. If so, it's good to replace it. I'm not sure about the presence of internal filter for your civic.

oh, i see.

next replace ATF @ 160, 000km

[Martin77]

oh, i see.

next replace ATF @ 160, 000km

Thanks, that is better.
I like Fredoops recommendations. Change twice now and one every 40k km.