Transmission drain and fill for 2002 Acura TL sType

[LDJ]

It's time for me to drain and refill my transmission fluid. To save money I'd like to buy the fluid and take it to my mechanic. Are the certain brands I should avoid? Brands that's recommended? Any other advice in this area of maintenance?

 

[hrv]

OEM Honda fluid....

 

[THORROMIG]

Honda DW1 and throw a bottle of LubeGard Red in with it.
(Prior 08 Acura TL owner)

 

[jcy]

This probably should have been posted to the ATF subforum

 

[LDJ]

This probably should have been posted to the ATF subforum

Sorry my lack of knowledge and experience may not realize where I'm supposed to post it.

 

[GSCJR]

Valvoline EP ATF

 

[LDJ]

Valvoline EP ATF

Thank you! If I use a synthetic transmission fluid like this, Valvoline extended protection full synthetic transmission fluid, can I wait longer to change it? How many miles before changing it again?

 

[GSCJR]

I recommend 30k miles, max.

 

[LDJ]

I recommend 30k miles, max.

Ok, that's usually when I make sure I change it but didn't know with a full synthetic if it would last longer.

 

[LDJ]

I recommend 30k miles, max.

I found a great Black Friday deal at Napa Auto parts for less than $30/gallon for the Valvoline EP ATF.

 

[Nukeman7]

I found a great Black Friday deal at Napa Auto parts for less than $30/gallon for the Valvoline EP ATF.

Valvoline states that their EP ATF is NOT compatible with your 2002 Acura TL. Just save yourself some headaches and spend a few extra dollars for OEM Honda DW-1. Many of us here on BITOG have documented poor shift quality in Hondas when using ATF that claim to be compatible (but not approved by Honda).

 

[NormanBuntz]

I've had fine results with DW-1 fluid by Aisin and Eneos. Cheaper than DW-1 from a Honda dealer, Aisin is readily available on Amazon.

 

[LDJ]

Valvoline states that their EP ATF is NOT compatible with your 2002 Acura TL. Just save yourself some headaches and spend a few extra dollars for OEM Honda DW-1. Many of us here on BITOG have documented poor shift quality in Hondas when using ATF that claim to be compatible (but not approved by Honda).

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Ok thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you!!!

 

[LDJ]

Ok thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you!!!

You want me to buy this? https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Automa...ocphy=9010803&hvtargid=pla-691481419367&psc=1

 

[LDJ]

Honda DW1 and throw a bottle of LubeGard Red in with it.
(Prior 08 Acura TL owner)

You want me to buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Automa...ocphy=9010803&hvtargid=pla-691481419367&psc=1
AND THIS: https://www.amazon.com/Lubegard-609...ocphy=9010803&hvtargid=pla-571170828618&psc=1

 

[GSCJR]

Valvoline states that their EP ATF is NOT compatible with your 2002 Acura TL. Just save yourself some headaches and spend a few extra dollars for OEM Honda DW-1. Many of us here on BITOG have documented poor shift quality in Hondas when using ATF that claim to be compatible (but not approved by Honda).

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@LDJ, it says right on the bottle that Valvoline EP ATF is suitable for ATF Z-1 and DW-1 applications for Acura/Honda. Besides, the shift quality in those were not the best to begin with, even when new.

 

[LDJ]

Honda DW1 and throw a bottle of LubeGard Red in with it.
(Prior 08 Acura TL owner)

Valvoline states that their EP ATF is NOT compatible with your 2002 Acura TL. Just save yourself some headaches and spend a few extra dollars for OEM Honda DW-1. Many of us here on BITOG have documented poor shift quality in Hondas when using ATF that claim to be compatible (but not approved by Honda).

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[LDJ]

You want me to buy this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JV15KN6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ABBSVGCSAHWMY&psc=1

 

[Nukeman7]

You want me to buy this: https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Automa...ocphy=9010803&hvtargid=pla-691481419367&psc=1
AND THIS: https://www.amazon.com/Lubegard-609...ocphy=9010803&hvtargid=pla-571170828618&psc=1

Yes, check the DW-1 pricing at your local Honda and Acura dealers. A quart sells for ~$9.39 at my Honda dealership, so it is about the same as Amazon. The Lubeguard (Red bottle) additive is sold for $12 at O'Reilly auto parts.

 

[LDJ]

Yes, check the DW-1 pricing at your local Honda and Acura dealers. A quart sells for ~$9.39 at my Honda dealership, so it is about the same as Amazon. The Lubeguard (Red bottle) additive is sold for $12 at O'Reilly auto parts.

Thank you!!