SodaLuvr

I am doing a routine brake fluid flush on a co-worker’s 08 TSX this weekend. I can obtain three 12 oz bottles of Genuine Honda DOT3 for $14 (ouch), or I can use the ATE TYP200 (gold) DOT4 that I already have in-stock. Although it is a racing DOT4, the ATE fluid is rated for a three-year service life per ATE.

Does anyone have a recommendation on which one I should use? I have never heard of any adverse effects of using a high-end aftermarket brake fluid on a Honda.

Thanks!

nbtx

I've used ATE blue and amber in my ZR-1 which sees track duty. DOT 4 is not an issue;
it just has different higher wet and dry boil points. I'll probably use it in my TSX too.

tsx-ness11

The ATE stuff is all the same, just different colors for the easy visual when doing a flush.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

^ +1

Also, before you swap for the the DOT4 fluid, do a visual inspection of your brake master cylinder to make sure they are in good condition and not leaking. On my 04 TSX, I made the mistake of adding DOT4 fluid when there was a minor brake cylinder leak and the end result was a major leak with a progressive loss of braking power after a hard stop.

thisaznboi88

iTrader: (7)

I used that. Really good stuff if you plan to hit the track and what not. But 22 bucks a Liter is kinda over kill.