What was the definitive answer to whether to use HONDA ATF or aftermarket ATF like RedLine?

 

Since we have 100k warrenty on the tranny give the redline stuff a shot and tell us how it turns out!

 

Honda ATF only, no question about it.

 

Honda say "Use only Honda ATF!"..

 

dude at the service desk said aftermarket ATF is ok....but he seemed like a dumbass anyway....better to trust the board members....thanks guys

 

better to trust your manual actually

 

I put Redline in my 6 speed, left it for 3 days, dumped it and replaced it with Honda MTL. Shifting was really harsh. The shifter felt like it was dragging in the gates.

I'd stick with Honda. In Canada it's $6/litre, so I'm assuming it's probably synthetic anyway.

 

I use valvoline synthetic ATF and I like it a lot better than the honda ATF. Screw the manual I don't even like the kind of oil it recomentd 5w-20

Use any dexron III ATF and your fine.

 

personally I'd put in Honda ATF because this whole recall deal. and plus if you follow directions in the manual the dealer can't say "we're not going to honor your warrenty cause you didn't put our ATF fluid in it "

 

its not like they can tell the difference between honda ATF and aftermarket. Hmmmm their both pink....

I know friends that swear by Redline ATF and Royal Purple Oil. Soooo much more money though at like $8 a quart! I'd rather just get my tranny flushed....

 

Talking about Honda ATF, I just went and bought 4 quarts today for $7 each! Danm expensive if you aske me but it is worth it. I am changing my oil and transmission fluid today on my 99 TL.