Use Honda ATF after used other brands
#11
06-29-2019, 01:59 PM
Not much of an auto-trans guru, but I think Dexron-xxx is purposely backwards compatible.
But I don't know if the same thing is true for Honda ATF being an improved Dex-II or whether Honda changed their transmissions at the same time they started selling "their" ATF.
But I don't know if the same thing is true for Honda ATF being an improved Dex-II or whether Honda changed their transmissions at the same time they started selling "their" ATF.
#12
06-30-2019, 02:20 PM
As for whether Honda DW-1 is similar enough to be used in place of Dexron in a Honda, I don't know enough about it. I think Honda required the use of DW-1 back in 94 or 95 in all of their transmissions.
#13
06-30-2019, 03:03 PM
Yes, Dexron's made that way. That's why you can still buy Mercon for older Fords and some Chryslers, as those transmissions require something other than Dexron.
As for whether Honda DW-1 is similar enough to be used in place of Dexron in a Honda, I don't know enough about it. I think Honda required the use of DW-1 back in 94 or 95 in all of their transmissions.
As for whether Honda DW-1 is similar enough to be used in place of Dexron in a Honda, I don't know enough about it. I think Honda required the use of DW-1 back in 94 or 95 in all of their transmissions.
#14
07-01-2019, 01:02 PM
How about it's predecessor? My 2000 Accord owners manual just says use Honda Premium ATF in it. Or Dexron III in an emergency, followed up with a 3 drain and fill treatment once you get to a Honda dealer.
#15
07-01-2019, 01:40 PM
If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRONŽ III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
Regardless of whether we're talking about Honda Premium ATF or Honda ATF-Z1, the result is the same, Dexron III = bad, however Honda DW-1 (nee. ATF-Z1) = good.
#16
07-01-2019, 01:46 PM
Interesting, the Owner's Manual from my 2001 Accord says:
Regardless of whether we're talking about Honda Premium ATF or Honda ATF-Z1, the result is the same, Dexron III = bad, however Honda DW-1 (nee. ATF-Z1) = good.
If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). If it is not available, you may use a DEXRONŽ III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
Regardless of whether we're talking about Honda Premium ATF or Honda ATF-Z1, the result is the same, Dexron III = bad, however Honda DW-1 (nee. ATF-Z1) = good.
#17
07-01-2019, 08:11 PM
