Anyone using the DPSF AWD Fluid?
#1
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Anyone using the DPSF AWD Fluid?
Getting ready to do my annual fluid change. Just curious if anyone is actually using the new recommended fluid for the rear Diff or is everyone still using Z1?
#3
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I don't think you can buy the Z1 any more, but could be wrong.
#7
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Dual Pump Fluid II
[08200-9007]
[08200-9007]
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#9
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Well, actually that adds some confusion. When you order the part listed above, you get this.
But I suppose you got this.
The difference? An "A" at the end of the part number.
Now I've got to find the service bulletin that tells what part number.
But I suppose you got this.
The difference? An "A" at the end of the part number.
Now I've got to find the service bulletin that tells what part number.
#10
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DPSF
[08200-9007A]
Fixing the part number to reflect the "Acura" fluid.
Acura is notorious for taking identical Honda parts, slapping an A on the end of the part number, and charging more. I personally do believe that the DPSF and Dual Pump II are the same fluid, but there is no confirmation on that. If you ask Acura, they will always say to use DPSF.
Still, the "DPSF" above is a link to the Acura AWD fluid and it actually costs less than the Honda stuff, so there is no need to experiment with your RL.
I will note that I do have the Dual Pump II fluid in my RL and many others have it in their SH-AWD diffs with no issue. The Dual Pump II fluid is Honda's AWD fluid used for the CR-V, Crosstour, and Element. It is the AWD fluid that goes into the rear diff. It is believed that Acura went back after the SH-AWD fact and discovered that Dual Pump II was better suited for the diff than ATF-Z1.
[08200-9007A]
Fixing the part number to reflect the "Acura" fluid.
Acura is notorious for taking identical Honda parts, slapping an A on the end of the part number, and charging more. I personally do believe that the DPSF and Dual Pump II are the same fluid, but there is no confirmation on that. If you ask Acura, they will always say to use DPSF.
Still, the "DPSF" above is a link to the Acura AWD fluid and it actually costs less than the Honda stuff, so there is no need to experiment with your RL.
I will note that I do have the Dual Pump II fluid in my RL and many others have it in their SH-AWD diffs with no issue. The Dual Pump II fluid is Honda's AWD fluid used for the CR-V, Crosstour, and Element. It is the AWD fluid that goes into the rear diff. It is believed that Acura went back after the SH-AWD fact and discovered that Dual Pump II was better suited for the diff than ATF-Z1.
Last edited by oo7spy; 05-19-2012 at 08:23 AM.
#12
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^^^^
Well, um, Acuras ARE Hondas after all.
Well, um, Acuras ARE Hondas after all.
#13
Instructor
ouch
$10.67 + 0.75(tax) per quart at Acura dealer in Atlanta
the parts guy had it handy, right under the counter
back of the bottle says it contains petroleum distillates (shorthand for something like kerosene or other light solvents)
there must be some incredibly completing requirements inside that magic gear box
$10.67 + 0.75(tax) per quart at Acura dealer in Atlanta
the parts guy had it handy, right under the counter
back of the bottle says it contains petroleum distillates (shorthand for something like kerosene or other light solvents)
there must be some incredibly completing requirements inside that magic gear box
#14
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The link above sells DPSF for $7.04 and no tax (unless you live in AZ). They sell Dual Pump II for $7.06. All you pay extra is shipping, but if you buy enough, this is usually less than tax and certainly less than tax + gas to get to the nearest dealer.
#15
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yes, I can do the travel math
but was working today at office #2, 3 blocks from the dealer
one service writer there remembered me from all the transmissions they replaced for me in my CL-s years ago and the 5 trips to get the new 2nd remote working in the RL !
but was working today at office #2, 3 blocks from the dealer
one service writer there remembered me from all the transmissions they replaced for me in my CL-s years ago and the 5 trips to get the new 2nd remote working in the RL !
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Wait, hold on a second. People still live in Detroit?
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