Recommendations Sought for Transmission Fluid

[KCDoug]

My wife's '99 Odyssey (3.5 engine) has 85,000 miles. I haven't changed the transmission oil & filter, but am thinking of having it done by trusted local garage because dealers want about double the price & I don't wanna mess with this doing this job.

At any rate, anybody have any experience with this transmission and what is the best fluid and or filter for it? The current oil still looks great, no bubbles.

I know little about transmission oils

Thanks,
-Doug-

 

[Brad]

Well, going by spec sheets Pennzoil Mercon/Dextron III looks outstanding. The pour point is even better than Mobil 1 full synthetic ATF. I just bought 2 quarts of the Pennzoil stuff so I can drain/refill my Transfer case on the Explorer before winter. Was only $1.89/quart at Target.

Mobil 1 ATF is good, but expensive. Around $5-$7/quart depending where you buy it.

Doug, it's me Showroom. Good to see you over here buddy.

 

[SteveD2]

Doug,
Does your owner's manual specify only Honda ATF? if so, stick with Honda's stuff. A few manufacturers do use a unique mixture, and I think Honda is one.

Ken

 

[TooSlick]

Ken is correct ....the Honda ATF is not a Dexron III or Mercon fluid, so you need to use the factory fluid. On older Hondas that call for a Dexron II fluid, the Amsoil or Mobil 1 ATF works fine.

TooSlick

 

[GimmeTorq]

I guess you could also consider using Dexron III/Mercon ATF with LUBEGARD® HFM-ATF Supplement , which is probably a cheaper alternative.

 

[Slade]

Hey there,

So, how many MERCONS are there ?
I've seen just plain old MERCON (My Car)
and MERCON V.

Slade

[ November 23, 2003, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: Slade ]

 

[Ken2]

TooSlick,
Older Hondas called for Dexron II, and this is one of the few cases where Dexron III is not backwardly compatible.


Doug,
For a Honda, use only Honda brand ATF or use Dexron III plus LubeGard black bottle as Gimme said. At 85,000 miles, I've had good luck with an Auto-Rx cleaning before the flush. www.auto-Rx.net


Slade,
Two, Mercon & MerconV.


Ken

 

[TooSlick]

Ken2,

My 1990 Audi 100 called for Dexron II ...I've been running Amsoil in it for 10 years. Shifting is firm, but that's typical of German cars ....

The Audi 100 uses an undersized VW three speed transmission and only holds 6 quarts total! Not much for a 3400 lb car ....


TS