going to change the trans oil in my 03 CLS.

i know the new tranny fluid is DW 1, replacing the Z1.

Aside from amsoil and redline , what is everybody using/recomending?

read a lot about valvoline max lfe atf too.

thanks.

 

synchromesh is great

 

3 qts of DW1 is the way to go for a drain and fill. I will not go with other options no matter what.

 

Fixed (yes there is a difference)

And for the 6 speed yes.

 

Valvoline MaxLife Seems to be very popular with the Honda Odyssey and Bob is the oil guy crowd

 

I agree with derosee!! I would stick with honda!! Friend of mine builds trannys and says hondas really need their fluid as it is made different than others

 

Does your model have oil pressure switches on the tranny?? I changed mine on my 06 TL when I did my drain n refill not sure about yours but it helped tremendously!!

 

Yes, we have 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches on the tranny too and in the same general location. I actually replaced mine but it didn't help much if at all.
I bought a case of DW-1 recently, ready to change out my trans fluid for the next few oil changes.