The manual for my Honda Ridgeline says that dexron 3 could be used as a temporary replacement for the atf. How temporary are they talking about? Would dex 3 hurt the trans if left in for normal change interval? Spec fliud is z1.
how temporary?
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Geez, Honda transmissions are touchy enough, I wouldn't use it, even temporarily.
Get some ATF, D4 or All Trans 204 in there and be done with it.
Get some ATF, D4 or All Trans 204 in there and be done with it.
A long time. Many thousands of miles. Probably forever.
The death of these transmissions isn't directly related to the fluid, but Z1 isn't exactly a robust fluid either. However, under warranty you do want to use a fluid that is Z1 rated.
The death of these transmissions isn't directly related to the fluid, but Z1 isn't exactly a robust fluid either. However, under warranty you do want to use a fluid that is Z1 rated.
I used Mercon 5 since it says that it is z1 compliant, and its at least a semi synthetic according to the bottle. Cant tell any difference in shift quality. Oh yeah, the Honda dealer wanted 9 bucks a qt for z1. Walmart has merc 5 for 4 bucks a qt.
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The manual for my Honda Ridgeline says that dexron 3 could be used as a temporary replacement for the atf. How temporary are they talking about? Would dex 3 hurt the trans if left in for normal change interval? Spec fliud is z1.
I wouldn't do it. Shop dealers for z-1 by the case. I was able to get it for about $58
The manual for my Honda Ridgeline says that dexron 3 could be used as a temporary replacement for the atf. How temporary are they talking about? Would dex 3 hurt the trans if left in for normal change interval? Spec fliud is z1.
I wouldn't do it. Shop dealers for z-1 by the case. I was able to get it for about $58
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