SFOX

Anyone would use Mobil One syn. fluid for your TL?

NSXNEXT

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Do not use anything but Honda approved fluid. Honda/Acura trannys are very tempermental with fluids. I've heard people having problems running non-Honda tranny fluid.

TLMugen

I agree with NSXNEXT, use the OE stuff for best performance.

Seotaji

honda aft z1 is the best.

hangbok

yup... go with the aft z1

DavidTLS

Hi all:

Agreed with the guys, however according to the op. manual, you can temporary use Dexron M3-ATF but only in case of emergency,
I would not recommended anything else except Honda ATF-Z1.
BTW, just drained and refill 3 qt of ATF-Z1 and noticed it shifting is much more easier than original oil.
2K3 TLS with 17.5k miles.
Take care guys

fsttyms1

amsoil or redline (cant remember which one) was just recently certified by honda for use in their trannies

SFOX

Thank you , Guys! I just called the dealer, they ask $5.99 for a quart. Is it a fair price? Mobil 1 is only $4.99 at Autozone. Anyway, if Z1 is only good fluid for the ATF, I better get them.

Seotaji

You can purchase Lube Guard with friction modifiers that will bring most regular ATF in compliance with honda atf requirements. For emergencies only though. That will prevent the rough shifting and all that.

VTEC11

Goto the honda dealer. They have the same fluid ATF Z1, for around $3.99 a quart. Don't goto an Acura dealer for that.

vsop TL-S

I use the Mobil one Synthetic and my tranny shifts pretty smooth. No problems at all.

Southern

If you ever have a transmission failure, the service manual states that the first thing Acura is to check is that the trans fluid is the ATF Z1. If you use another type of trans fluid then you just gave Acura an excuse not to cover your transmission under warantee.