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Old 01-25-2021, 12:35 PM
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Transmission oil color

If the dealer used the correct Honda transmission oil during a drain and refill what color should the oil be on the dipstick.

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Old 01-25-2021, 02:06 PM
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In the 2nd gen autos it should be a fairly bright red



if its the manual transmission it should be



 
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Old 01-25-2021, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by onevw
If the dealer used the correct Honda transmission oil during a drain and refill what color should the oil be on the dipstick.

Rick
What color is it??
 
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Old 01-25-2021, 04:50 PM
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It's RED and looks OK

I am asking because I just had my dealer do an oil change and I do not have trust in their honesty or ability. Also on my 2006 insight, the correct Honda fluid is almost clear.

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Old 01-26-2021, 11:39 AM
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@tyrtill: Excellent visuals, my friend.
 
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