Originally Posted by MolaKule
Originally Posted by The Critic
Originally Posted by MolaKule
Originally Posted by Danh
Take a look at your owner's manual: It is very specific that Honda CVT fluid is required. Amsoil may be equivalent or better, but why give Honda an opportunity to be difficult about a warranty claim?
My only put would be, how are they going to tell the difference and how would they link a potential failure to Amsoil's CVT fluid?
At the dealer level, the process is rather "unscientific." If the Fluid does not look like Honda trans fluid (and it is not difficult to tell- by appearance or by smell), the dealer may claim non-OE fluid and refuse to pursue a warranty claim. For the average individual, they usually do not have the financial resources to overturn this decision.
Appearance and smell are NOT sufficient evidence. Factual evidence would have to be presented by the Dealer and they are NOT qualified to determine fluid chemistry and in most cases, "cause-and-effect."
Been there, done that.
Again, you are fundamentally correct. However, the average consumer does not have the time or the financial resources to overturn a warranty denial. It is not in their best interest to be placed into a situation where they will need to fight the potential warranty denial.