In article <5f4f25cdbff15@uwe>, Headknocker via CarKB.com <u18602@uwe>
wrote:

> 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
> >> I've always used Dexron II and Dexron III AT fluid (like the factory manual
> >> calls for) in my '88 Accord and I've never had any shifting problems to
> >> speak
> >[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >
> >---------------------------------------
> >
> >Dual Pump Fluid is for the Rear Differential of the CR-V and the Element
> >and the HR-V. You need Honda Z1 ATF.
> >
> >Not sure why you used Dexron (I'd be curious to see a Honda factory
> >manual that says you can use Dexron for anything other than TEMPORARY
> >service).
> >
> >You'll find a big difference when you drain-n-fill your '88 twice, or
> >more, with Honda Z1. It's the correct fluid for the job. It might even
> >fix your problems, but I expect you've reamed out the friction surfaces
> >because Dexron doesn't have the friction modifiers that a Honda tranny
> >needs.
> >
> >'Curly'
>
> Curly,
>
> Thanks for the correction. I was getting the two mixed up since I also have a
> '98 CRV.
>
> Like I said, the Honda Factory Service manual recommended Dexron at the time
> without any mention of a Honda fluid. I'm looking at it right now in my '88
> Accord Service manual. It's right there in the maintenance section on page 4-
> 4 and also on page 15-16 in the Auto Trans section.
>
> I plan to drain the fluid twice(in a week span) to get as much Honda ATF in
> there as possible.

My 15 tear old manual says Dextron ll for my 90 Accord but the mech
said not any more and to use the Honda stuff.

Bob