916CL

wanted to know what is the best tranny fluid to use on the 01 cl trans fluid?

thanks

Accord_V6_400m

iTrader: (1)

OEM unless your supercharged them go for either Redline or Amsoil, i've used Amsoil and I liked it (both NA and SCed). Has anyone tried Royal Purple A/T fluid?

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

When it comes to the auto, stick with the Acura/Honda OEM fluid.

2CLean

^That's what I've read/heard as well, but I've been using Redline since 60K miles (at 94K now) and I've never had a problem and still on original tranny <knocking on wood>. I'm sure OEM is fine as well, I just wanted to try something different, plus I seem to remember the shifts being a bit smoother.

916CL

if oem fluid is the best, then why are the stock tranny so weak. i just though using a aftermarket fluid would help out the tranny alittle ?

916CL

i was going to use the redline oil also, but there are like 4 different ones. theres a high temp, c-1, d-4, and racing fluid. so which one are you using

thanks

2CLean

OEM fluid supposedly has a special additive that others don't that helps prevent overheating, and promotes better lubrication, of the gears.

I use Redline D4, although I hear good things about the High Temp formulation (which Comptech also recommend's if S/C'ed). Just make sure it's compatible with Dexron III which is what newer Honda's/Acura's require.

916CL

thanks i think i will try the redline d4 fluid is it 3qts for a drain and fill ?

Accord_V6_400m

iTrader: (1)

Just mix the OEM stuff with synthetic stuff to get protection and additives :p

Allout

I've used Amsoil Universal ATF which meets Honda Z-1 specs. I've had good luck with it. It doesn't break down as easily as the OEM Honda Z-1 stuff. It's more consistent with varying temps.

Accord_V6_400m

iTrader: (1)

Worked pretty well for me, feels a little thinner and as a result you cna hear your tranny a bit more, not a problem or annoyance just a past observation. At least thats how it was with my 4spd AT back in the day.

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

Trans fluid & auto tranny reliability do not correlate. You could run $100/quart
fluid & still the auto may crap out.

916CL

yeah i know but

stock tranny + stock fluid = crap
stock tranny + aftermarket fluid = maybe alittle better

thats my thinking

socal3

Can't go wrong with OEM ATF.

Allout

The thing to remember is that it's not a 100% failure rate. If you've got a good tranny and you're going to keep your car over 100K miles, you might as well do what you can to take care of it. I may be overly optimistic but I believe You can't base everything on the worst case scenario.

SodaLuvr

Honda Z1 is junk, period, according to my new contact (fluid engineer) at a major automaker.

916CL

so what would you recommend?

fuzzy02CLS

iTrader: (2)

When 5 of your cars over time had trans problems & 1 left you stranded 500 miles from home........ I can.

fsttyms1

thats one way to think but thats not the way it works. Fluid type IS NOT the problem in our trans. Fluid getting to where it is needed is.

My 5 failures would lead me to believe that its the majority as well

SodaLuvr

He'll tell me soon.