Is it safe to use non genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid (ATF)?

Create Date: Aug. 17, 2021, 12:54 p.m. (1)

Honda strongly recommends to use genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Below is from the Honda service manual. Please note that Z1 is replaced by ATF-DW1.

"Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do not mix with other transmission f luids. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty."

Issue environments & Tags

TBC #Maintenance, #Oil.Fluid, #Transmission, #Purchase

Notes & References

1. https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/acv080/acv0808om.pdf
2. https://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2012/civic-sedan/manuals

Tutorial

8th Gen Civic 1.8 & 2.0, ATF filter replacement Measuring 8th Gen Civic 1.8 & 2.0, SI ATF level

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SunJoo Moon , Edit Date: Dec. 27, 2021, 4:47 p.m.