Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

My manual recommends Dexron II or Honda ATF transmission fluid, however, I don't think they make Dexron II anymore, or it isn't on the shelfat my local auto parts store. What can be used as a replacement? Mercon V?

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

Honda ATF-Z1

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

if your OE specs called for Dexron II or IIE then the line of transmission fluids that are just standard multi-vehicle ATF's are the new Dexron lines, I.E. Castrol Domestic/Import multi vehicle, or any other brand that says just ATF. Z-1 is good as well, or AMSOIL ATF.

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

honda wants dex only temporarily though. honda fluid is very good and about $7 a qt.

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

mine hates Z-1

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

If you read the back of Advance Auto Brand Mercon V, it specifies that is a replacement for Honda Z-1.

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

I work for Advance DO NOT use any Advance Tranny fluid in a honda.

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

Just curious, why not? I have heard that some 'house brand' fluids are made at the same plant as the 'name brand', they just change the bottle and label. Who makes Advance Auto 'house brand' fluids?

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

Im not sure who manufactures and bottles the Advance brand but trust me its not up to par even with the name brand fluids. Ive seen it run through old domestic vehicles and cause problems.

RE: Transmission Fluid: Mercon, Dexron
 

don't be a cheap **BUTT**, use honda OEM parts for the best results expecially in COLD WEATHER as Honda ATF flows better. I can never understand why people buy a car and then want to save money by using the cheapest stuff possible when doing maint.