I took my CRV to the dealer today and the "Service Consultant" indicated that the only transmission oil to be use with the car would be Honda -only- I smile and I thought I would do the research. Any comments?
2007-05-10 06:00:17 · 3 answers · asked by snoopy2k 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
Yes, all manufacturers are going to their own specific trans oils in their vehicles. Toyota and Mitsubishi have been doing it for the past 6-7 years.
2007-05-10 06:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in a pinch you can use Dexron III, but only if you have a severe leak and you're trying to get it to the dealership.
An alternative would be to buy the Honda fluid off eBay and take it to a mechanic to have them service it.
BUT, in my opinion, the transmission is one of the things I would want the dealership to work on, especially considering the relatively small amount more they charge.
2007-05-10 13:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Gemma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just marketing. Honda does make quality trans. fluid though. For the small price increase, you wont be losing out. Plus, supposedly, their fluid is made ideally for Hondas.
2007-05-10 13:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by BkLeftist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋