Possible cheaper source of tranny fluid from RockAuto by ASIN?
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From: Omaha
hey bud,
I am super new the the Fit life, but a long time Honda driver. In my opinion, stick with Honda OEM for all fluids... I know what you are saying with Aisin being the OEM manufacturer, but I have been too scared to test it myself. In honesty, the way I think about it your ATF is going to last 15 - 30k... the cost difference is negligible. This doesn't make it easier to deal with stealership pricing in the moment, but overall... OEM has NEVER given me an issue and I have read tons of people's experiences about aftermarket liquids.
Just to share a bit more - NGK for ignition (spark, wires, etc.) and MOOG & KYB for suspension. Rockauto.com is a great source for parts, but I think there are some general rules to live by when it comes to aftermarket.
I am super new the the Fit life, but a long time Honda driver. In my opinion, stick with Honda OEM for all fluids... I know what you are saying with Aisin being the OEM manufacturer, but I have been too scared to test it myself. In honesty, the way I think about it your ATF is going to last 15 - 30k... the cost difference is negligible. This doesn't make it easier to deal with stealership pricing in the moment, but overall... OEM has NEVER given me an issue and I have read tons of people's experiences about aftermarket liquids.
Just to share a bit more - NGK for ignition (spark, wires, etc.) and MOOG & KYB for suspension. Rockauto.com is a great source for parts, but I think there are some general rules to live by when it comes to aftermarket.
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From: Wandering around.
I don’t really understand the need to get cheap fluids for critical parts that need to last a long time.
I mean how often does the transmission fluid need to be changed? 60k miles? 100k miles? It’s not like an oil change every 3k-18k miles.
On a side note, I’ve bought one part from Rockauto, a splash guard to replace the one that got damage from my road trip some 7 years ago.
I still haven’t swapped it, since the part I got from RA is flimsy as fuck and I’d rather use a damaged splash guard than that crap from RA.
I mean how often does the transmission fluid need to be changed? 60k miles? 100k miles? It’s not like an oil change every 3k-18k miles.
On a side note, I’ve bought one part from Rockauto, a splash guard to replace the one that got damage from my road trip some 7 years ago.
I still haven’t swapped it, since the part I got from RA is flimsy as fuck and I’d rather use a damaged splash guard than that crap from RA.
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FWIW, DW-1 is ~$6.00/qt + shipping at the online Honda dealers as I type this (April 2018).
Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 08200-9008 - $6.03
The change interval (single drain & fill) is 30K miles.
Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 08200-9008 - $6.03
Originally Posted by Goobers
I mean how often does the transmission fluid need to be changed?
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$8-9 bucks for transmission fluid is not expensive. Ford makes a full synthetic fluid that's $18-25 a quart depending where you buy it.
Don't cheap out on transmission fluid. Fluid is cheap. A transmission is not.
Don't cheap out on transmission fluid. Fluid is cheap. A transmission is not.
Last edited by sneefy; Apr 1, 2018 at 10:44 AM.
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Unfortunately, like brake fluid, most owners don't follow change intervals for the transmission. Points for anyone that does!
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FWIW, DW-1 is ~$6.00/qt + shipping at the online Honda dealers as I type this (April 2018).
Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 08200-9008 - $6.03
The change interval (single drain & fill) is 30K miles.
Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 08200-9008 - $6.03
The change interval (single drain & fill) is 30K miles.
Heh... oops, I went FAR longer than 30k miles. Mechanic said he didn't see anything wrong with my Fit once he did the transmission oil and axle change (when I snapped an axle).
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I’ve used a few different transmission oils in my 2013 Fit. No issues yet. I used Honda OEM for a 4 drain and fill at 30K. At 60K I used Walmart SuperTech Low Viscosity Full Synthetic transmission oil for a 2 drain and fill and put a new Honda OEM filter on. At 90K I used Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle transmission oil for a 2 drain and fill. At 120K, another 2 drain and fill with Castrol and a Honda OEM filter. All oils explicatly met the Honda DW-1. I did notice that the Castrol oil takes longer to warm up in cold weather and shifts more abruptly until warmed up. Next time, I will use the Walmart and do a 4 drain and fill. I’ll use Walmart from here on out. It’s just under $6/qt, meets the required standards, and shifts just fine. As long as the oil meets Honda’s requirements you’re good. It’s like engine oil... meet the requirements and you’re good.
Also, I drive the heck out of my car. I drove 65,000 miles as a courier last year alone. I’m on track to drive just as much this year as well.
Also, I drive the heck out of my car. I drove 65,000 miles as a courier last year alone. I’m on track to drive just as much this year as well.
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The original question was is anyone could verify Aisin as the OEM provider, unfortunately I don't think that anyone will know that answer. You are probably right, but unless someone is a Honda tech... no way to confirm.
Off topic - first gearbox flush (MT) for a new car at 5k? I will change the engine oil at 1000, per usual break in period... but wasn't sure about the tranny? Ideas?
Off topic - first gearbox flush (MT) for a new car at 5k? I will change the engine oil at 1000, per usual break in period... but wasn't sure about the tranny? Ideas?
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A friend who never changed his until 80K miles on his Acura RSX couldn't believe the difference in shift quality!
PS: Some Honda owners like GM Syncromesh MT fluid, but I don't know how much it costs.
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