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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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what oil should i use on my 03 accord i4 tranny it hit 43000 miles and i assume that i need an tranny fluish. any recommended oil for hard driving?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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assuming its an automatic, you should use honda OEM ATF Z1, dont use anything else. just drain it and fill it. If your overdue, drain it and fill it twice, but go for a drive in between changes.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 01:59 AM
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so i cant use amsoil or anything of that type
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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For an automatic, I would probably stick with Honda fluid.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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amsoil is a good substitute, also the castrol import multi vehicle
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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I would stick with ATF-Z1 also, knowing Honda auto's lol. Or the GM stuff i the Honda makes the tranny grind more.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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what do u mean hondas autos is there a bad story about them not using stock tranny oil?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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6th-gen (98-02) auto trannys are delicate. Not sure that applies to yours - completely different tranny.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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interesting....i guess i just need more opinions
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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no you don't, just get the Honda fluid
 
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