Can I use this Amsoil universal ATF in 50-50 with DW1 for any of the vehicle in signature? Appreciate the help.
Amsoil - Good for Honda?
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Or this one from Amsoil with 50-50 DW1?
Those bottles look extremely old, but regardless, I have had poor experiences with universal ATF's in any Honda vehicle. It isn't always immediate, but shift quality has been an issue for me.
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I wouldn't mix because I believe, perhaps tricked into believing, that Hondas are happier with their own fluid.
I only bought Honda DW-1 for the Hondas I serviced.
The second bottle is so old it doesn't even have a Honda Z1 reference nor MerconV.
That Amsoil labeled it "New Dexron III Formula" means it's as old as a doctor in a cigarette commercial.
Use those products in an old pick-up truck.
I wouldn't mix because I believe, perhaps tricked into believing, that Hondas are happier with their own fluid.
I only bought Honda DW-1 for the Hondas I serviced.
The second bottle is so old it doesn't even have a Honda Z1 reference nor MerconV.
That Amsoil labeled it "New Dexron III Formula" means it's as old as a doctor in a cigarette commercial.
Use those products in an old pick-up truck.
I don't see where Honda is on the recommended list on those bottles. I'd go to the Amsoil look up and input all the information for the Honda vehicle and see what is recommended. If what you have there isn't recommended, I'd pass. That said, I'd have ZERO issue using the recommended Amsoil ATF for Honda vehicle with rec for DW1 or Z1.
This from someone that has long used MaxLife FSMV in my Hondas, many thousands of miles, and completely satisfied. If you're interested beyond that, I'd suggest you go to the pinned chart thread at the top and read some of the member's successful anecdotal experiences (there are many), using other than DW1 and the highly criticized Z-1 in their Hondas.
Back to specific topic, Based on what I see, I'd pass on using it in Honda AT specing DW1/Z-1. Fyi, I can't see your signature Hondas.
This from someone that has long used MaxLife FSMV in my Hondas, many thousands of miles, and completely satisfied. If you're interested beyond that, I'd suggest you go to the pinned chart thread at the top and read some of the member's successful anecdotal experiences (there are many), using other than DW1 and the highly criticized Z-1 in their Hondas.
Back to specific topic, Based on what I see, I'd pass on using it in Honda AT specing DW1/Z-1. Fyi, I can't see your signature Hondas.
It would be a fantastic option for Toyota P/S systems, which call for ATF.
Or my pal's '97 F-150.
I stand corrected, missed it. Yeah, definitely wouldn't use the second one. The first one, full synthetic likely ok imo. That said, your vehicle(s) and your confidence level.Always appreciate your input, if you look at #1 and 2nd pict, it says Honda Z1 on the back and hence the question...
I run Amsoil sig series red bottle trans fluid in a 06 Honda Odyssey and 07 Honda Accord 4cyl for the last 17 years. I am pleased with the performance, slightly quicker and firmer shifts, which I kinda like and hopefully adds to longevity.
The Odyssey has 218,000 miles on it and the Accord 52,000 miles. The odyssey has 180,000 miles of Amsoil use and the Accord about 30,000. Change about every 30,000 miles.
The Odyssey has 218,000 miles on it and the Accord 52,000 miles. The odyssey has 180,000 miles of Amsoil use and the Accord about 30,000. Change about every 30,000 miles.
Shake it well and use it.
Both of them or just #1? Thank you @Pablo
In your cars? No problem at all. Zero.
Before I saw your posts I was going to be the contrary one and say it’s fine to use as well.
Thanks, curious to see if one from 2010-11 has the same label? It might be from that era then!
I have used amsoil ATF exclusively in all of my vehicles with success except for the newer fords which want a ULV, which amsoil does not yet have. I don’t recall if amsoil recommends a standard VI or low VI fluid for the Honda. My choice would be to use the proper VI fluid for the application. That said, @Pablo knows his stuff and if he says that’s the right one, I’d go for it.
I’ve run amsoil in a number of Honda vehicles, including a civic which approached 400k miles… and the transmission was good when the engine finally gave it up.
I’ve run amsoil in a number of Honda vehicles, including a civic which approached 400k miles… and the transmission was good when the engine finally gave it up.
If he said it, am good and will use with confidence
