Nah, just use whatever fits the spec. I used Motorcraft (Ford brand) Dextron III in my 1991 Accord. No problems whatsoever. Feels maybe like it slips a bit more, not quite as hard of a shift.
I did read that Honda fluid is a slightly thinner fluid, so with the Dextron III you might get slightly harder shifts on a cold morning. Just make sure you don't cheap out and get crap fluid, pay the extra $2 and get stuff worth your while.
The above answers are poor advice. Use only Honda ATF Z1 or Honda DW-1 ATF. Notice they both said it did not shift perfectly. That is exactly the problem with using anything but Honda fluid. Honda even states in their owners manuals that you can use Dexron III in an emergency but flush it out as soon as possible. A new transmission will cost you around $3,500. Do you really want to take a chance using a fluid when Honda specifically states that you should only use genuine Honda fluid? There is really no debate about this. Use any other fluid at your own risk.
where do you add the transmission fluid in a 1996 Honda accord 4 cylinderAnswerwhere do you add the transmission fluid in a 1996 Honda accord 4 cylinder
The 1996 Honda Accord transmission has a fluid capacity of 5.3 quarts. You can check the transmission fluid level with the transmission fluid dipstick.
Fluid is inside the transmission.
Transmission fluid can be poured through the engine compartment on a Honda Accord. There is a dipstick and reservoir where the fluid can safely be placed.
A 1993 Honda Accord automatic transmission requires 2.5 quarts of fluid.
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If your Accord is an automatic, use the Honda automatic transmission fluid. With a manual, the Honda manual transmission fluid. I'd strongly suggest using genuine Honda fluid over a substitute.
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how do i check the transmission fluid on a 1988 Honda accord, it is a automated
You should not flush 1995 Honda Accord transmission fluid. Transmission fluid should be taken to the appropriate dumping site and disposed of there.
You need a Honda transmission fluid, and I am not being a wise guy
The transmission in a 1993 Honda accord holds 12 quarts of fluid. The transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles.