Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Mon 5 Nov 2018 21:23
Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid - albapa

I'd like to change the transmission fluid in the 4-speed automatic of this Honda Civic. Manual says use Honda ATF-Z1. Halfords sell "Comma MVATF Plus" which has Honda ATF-Z1 and Honda ATF-DW1 among its specifications - would it be a good choice?

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Tue 6 Nov 2018 07:46
Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid - hardway

If the specs on Comma match Honda's as they appear to do it'll work fine.

After all Honda don't make oil.

They buy it in like everybody else.

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Tue 6 Nov 2018 08:52
Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid - albapa

Yeah, that was my thinking, too, but the scare tactics in the handbook (only use Honda fluid) made me hesitant. I guess I will go with Comma then.

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Tue 6 Nov 2018 11:21
Honda Civic mk7 2003 automatic - Automatic Transmission Fluid - hardway

Given the choice I always go with O/E parts.

But as stated Honda don't manufacture oil,

batteries,

spark plugs,

ETC.

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