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Dexron III ATF question
An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the
Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever put the stuff in the car. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"frankg" <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:4r69vvssstg6jk6gbmnmh16untc1c4e799@4ax.com... > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. Yes, he is correct. Dexron III is backwords compatible, so it is good for any car recommending Dexron III or under. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"frankg" <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:4r69vvssstg6jk6gbmnmh16untc1c4e799@4ax.com... > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. Yes, he is correct. Dexron III is backwords compatible, so it is good for any car recommending Dexron III or under. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"frankg" <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:4r69vvssstg6jk6gbmnmh16untc1c4e799@4ax.com... > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. Yes, he is correct. Dexron III is backwords compatible, so it is good for any car recommending Dexron III or under. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"frankg" <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:4r69vvssstg6jk6gbmnmh16untc1c4e799@4ax.com... > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. Yes, he is correct. Dexron III is backwords compatible, so it is good for any car recommending Dexron III or under. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. ======================== frnak, The Dextron III is a suitable Temporary Substitute for real HONDA tranny fluid. Your owner's manual is very clear that you should use the real thing. If you're stranded in Armpit, Albetra, or maybe Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, you can use the Dextron III, or use it to flush your tranny. Real Honda tranny fluid has all kinds of additives that are necessary to give you tranny the happy long life (and half-decent shifting) that Honda the Honda technical Gurus have 'forseen'. :-) IOW you tranny will have a Happier New Year with OEM tranny fluid. 'Curly' ====================== -- |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. ======================== frnak, The Dextron III is a suitable Temporary Substitute for real HONDA tranny fluid. Your owner's manual is very clear that you should use the real thing. If you're stranded in Armpit, Albetra, or maybe Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, you can use the Dextron III, or use it to flush your tranny. Real Honda tranny fluid has all kinds of additives that are necessary to give you tranny the happy long life (and half-decent shifting) that Honda the Honda technical Gurus have 'forseen'. :-) IOW you tranny will have a Happier New Year with OEM tranny fluid. 'Curly' ====================== -- |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. ======================== frnak, The Dextron III is a suitable Temporary Substitute for real HONDA tranny fluid. Your owner's manual is very clear that you should use the real thing. If you're stranded in Armpit, Albetra, or maybe Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, you can use the Dextron III, or use it to flush your tranny. Real Honda tranny fluid has all kinds of additives that are necessary to give you tranny the happy long life (and half-decent shifting) that Honda the Honda technical Gurus have 'forseen'. :-) IOW you tranny will have a Happier New Year with OEM tranny fluid. 'Curly' ====================== -- |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > put the stuff in the car. ======================== frnak, The Dextron III is a suitable Temporary Substitute for real HONDA tranny fluid. Your owner's manual is very clear that you should use the real thing. If you're stranded in Armpit, Albetra, or maybe Eyebrow, Saskatchewan, you can use the Dextron III, or use it to flush your tranny. Real Honda tranny fluid has all kinds of additives that are necessary to give you tranny the happy long life (and half-decent shifting) that Honda the Honda technical Gurus have 'forseen'. :-) IOW you tranny will have a Happier New Year with OEM tranny fluid. 'Curly' ====================== -- |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
>On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote:
>An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >put the stuff in the car. Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
>On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote:
>An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >put the stuff in the car. Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
>On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote:
>An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >put the stuff in the car. Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
>On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote:
>An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >put the stuff in the car. Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > >put the stuff in the car. > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. =============== frankg, Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. Your choice. :-( 'Curly' =============== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > >put the stuff in the car. > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. =============== frankg, Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. Your choice. :-( 'Curly' =============== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > >put the stuff in the car. > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. =============== frankg, Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. Your choice. :-( 'Curly' =============== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
frankg wrote:
> > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > >put the stuff in the car. > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. =============== frankg, Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. Your choice. :-( 'Curly' =============== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote: > > frankg wrote: > > > > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > > >put the stuff in the car. > > > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Quite frankly, an auto manufacturer would have to be practicing idiocy to step outside the bounds of internationally accepted specifications for performance/fluids. That said, it is my firm belief that the only beneficiary of using marque labeled fluids is the dealer/manufacturer. In virtually every case, far better aftermarket products exist. -- JT Just tooling through cyberspace in my ancient G4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote: > > frankg wrote: > > > > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > > >put the stuff in the car. > > > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Quite frankly, an auto manufacturer would have to be practicing idiocy to step outside the bounds of internationally accepted specifications for performance/fluids. That said, it is my firm belief that the only beneficiary of using marque labeled fluids is the dealer/manufacturer. In virtually every case, far better aftermarket products exist. -- JT Just tooling through cyberspace in my ancient G4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote: > > frankg wrote: > > > > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > > >put the stuff in the car. > > > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Quite frankly, an auto manufacturer would have to be practicing idiocy to step outside the bounds of internationally accepted specifications for performance/fluids. That said, it is my firm belief that the only beneficiary of using marque labeled fluids is the dealer/manufacturer. In virtually every case, far better aftermarket products exist. -- JT Just tooling through cyberspace in my ancient G4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" wrote: > > frankg wrote: > > > > >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > > >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever > > >put the stuff in the car. > > > > Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Quite frankly, an auto manufacturer would have to be practicing idiocy to step outside the bounds of internationally accepted specifications for performance/fluids. That said, it is my firm belief that the only beneficiary of using marque labeled fluids is the dealer/manufacturer. In virtually every case, far better aftermarket products exist. -- JT Just tooling through cyberspace in my ancient G4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > frankg wrote: >> >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >> >put the stuff in the car. >> >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB -- ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice 460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > frankg wrote: >> >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >> >put the stuff in the car. >> >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB -- ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice 460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > frankg wrote: >> >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >> >put the stuff in the car. >> >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB -- ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice 460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > frankg wrote: >> >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I ever >> >put the stuff in the car. >> >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > =============== > > frankg, > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > Your choice. :-( > > 'Curly' > > =============== Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB -- ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice 460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
Kevin Bottorff wrote:
> > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > frankg wrote: > >> > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > wrote: > >> > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > ever > >> >put the stuff in the car. > >> > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > =============== > > > > frankg, > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > 'Curly' > > > > =============== > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB ====================== Kevin, You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is to an orange. 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
Kevin Bottorff wrote:
> > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > frankg wrote: > >> > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > wrote: > >> > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > ever > >> >put the stuff in the car. > >> > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > =============== > > > > frankg, > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > 'Curly' > > > > =============== > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB ====================== Kevin, You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is to an orange. 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
Kevin Bottorff wrote:
> > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > frankg wrote: > >> > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > wrote: > >> > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > ever > >> >put the stuff in the car. > >> > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > =============== > > > > frankg, > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > 'Curly' > > > > =============== > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB ====================== Kevin, You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is to an orange. 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
Kevin Bottorff wrote:
> > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > frankg wrote: > >> > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > wrote: > >> > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > ever > >> >put the stuff in the car. > >> > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > =============== > > > > frankg, > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > 'Curly' > > > > =============== > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB ====================== Kevin, You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is to an orange. 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full
operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is speced for at $1.60 a bottle? "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:3FF5EF5D.68A0DDDC@interbaun.com... > Kevin Bottorff wrote: > > > > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > > > frankg wrote: > > >> > > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > > wrote: > > >> > > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > > ever > > >> >put the stuff in the car. > > >> > > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > > > =============== > > > > > > frankg, > > > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > > > 'Curly' > > > > > > =============== > > > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB > > ====================== > > Kevin, > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > to an orange. > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full
operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is speced for at $1.60 a bottle? "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:3FF5EF5D.68A0DDDC@interbaun.com... > Kevin Bottorff wrote: > > > > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > > > frankg wrote: > > >> > > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > > wrote: > > >> > > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > > ever > > >> >put the stuff in the car. > > >> > > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > > > =============== > > > > > > frankg, > > > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > > > 'Curly' > > > > > > =============== > > > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB > > ====================== > > Kevin, > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > to an orange. > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full
operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is speced for at $1.60 a bottle? "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:3FF5EF5D.68A0DDDC@interbaun.com... > Kevin Bottorff wrote: > > > > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > > > frankg wrote: > > >> > > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > > wrote: > > >> > > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > > ever > > >> >put the stuff in the car. > > >> > > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > > > =============== > > > > > > frankg, > > > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > > > 'Curly' > > > > > > =============== > > > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB > > ====================== > > Kevin, > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > to an orange. > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full
operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is speced for at $1.60 a bottle? "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:3FF5EF5D.68A0DDDC@interbaun.com... > Kevin Bottorff wrote: > > > > "'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in > > news:3FF512D5.58A6BEFC@interbaun.com: > > > > > frankg wrote: > > >> > > >> >On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 16:14:59 -0600, frankg <fg11@earthlink.net> > > wrote: > > >> > > >> >An auto supply told me that my 91 Accord 4 cyl auto trans can use the > > >> >Dexron III ATF in place of the Dexron II that the manual calls for. > > >> >Is the auto parts store correct? Just wanted to be sure before I > > ever > > >> >put the stuff in the car. > > >> > > >> Appreciate the feedback on this. I should add that the Dexron III is > > >> actually labelled something like Dexron III Mercon (sp???) that the > > >> auto supply guy said could be used in the 1991 Honda Accord. > > > > > > =============== > > > > > > frankg, > > > > > > Your Honda tranny is about as different from a Chrysler tranny as a > > > Chrysler tranny is from a motorcycle gearbox. The Mercon (Dextron III) > > > will work, but it won't work as well, or for as long. > > > > > > Your choice. :-( > > > > > > 'Curly' > > > > > > =============== > > > > Mercon is ford not chrysler. KB > > ====================== > > Kevin, > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > to an orange. > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > 'Curly' |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
> > Kevin, > > > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > > to an orange. > > > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > > > 'Curly' Aron wrote: > > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full > operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD > specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is > labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced > to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the > requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a > bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is > speced for at $1.60 a bottle? > ============================= Aron, Read the FINE manual. It says you can use Dextron III if you HAVE TO, temporarilly, but you SHOULD use real Honda ATF. I Said: If you don't really care if it shifts crappy, and you don't care how long it lasts USE WHATEVER YOU WANT. If your comfort and peace of mind aren't worth an extra $20, do whatever you like. Spend the $20 on a tow-rope instead. :-) 'Curly' ====================== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
> > Kevin, > > > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > > to an orange. > > > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > > > 'Curly' Aron wrote: > > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full > operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD > specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is > labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced > to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the > requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a > bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is > speced for at $1.60 a bottle? > ============================= Aron, Read the FINE manual. It says you can use Dextron III if you HAVE TO, temporarilly, but you SHOULD use real Honda ATF. I Said: If you don't really care if it shifts crappy, and you don't care how long it lasts USE WHATEVER YOU WANT. If your comfort and peace of mind aren't worth an extra $20, do whatever you like. Spend the $20 on a tow-rope instead. :-) 'Curly' ====================== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
> > Kevin, > > > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > > to an orange. > > > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > > > 'Curly' Aron wrote: > > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full > operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD > specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is > labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced > to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the > requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a > bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is > speced for at $1.60 a bottle? > ============================= Aron, Read the FINE manual. It says you can use Dextron III if you HAVE TO, temporarilly, but you SHOULD use real Honda ATF. I Said: If you don't really care if it shifts crappy, and you don't care how long it lasts USE WHATEVER YOU WANT. If your comfort and peace of mind aren't worth an extra $20, do whatever you like. Spend the $20 on a tow-rope instead. :-) 'Curly' ====================== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
> > Kevin, > > > > You're right, I chose the wrong example but my points are these: > > > > 1. The inside of a Honda automatic is about as different as an apple is > > to an orange. > > > > 2. Dextron III will work in a Honda, but EVERYBODY who's ever switched > > their Honda tranny BACK to real Honda fluid from DEXTRON has reported > > MUCH improved shifting (and lifespan, I expect). > > > > 'Curly' Aron wrote: > > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full > operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD > specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is > labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced > to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the > requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a > bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is > speced for at $1.60 a bottle? > ============================= Aron, Read the FINE manual. It says you can use Dextron III if you HAVE TO, temporarilly, but you SHOULD use real Honda ATF. I Said: If you don't really care if it shifts crappy, and you don't care how long it lasts USE WHATEVER YOU WANT. If your comfort and peace of mind aren't worth an extra $20, do whatever you like. Spend the $20 on a tow-rope instead. :-) 'Curly' ====================== |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:44:14 GMT, "Aron" <drenkav1912@earthlink.ten>
wrote: > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full >operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD >specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is >labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced >to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the >requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a >bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is >speced for at $1.60 a bottle? The Honda fluid probably has some extra friction modifiers that make it shift a little smoother. If someone were to complain about hard shifting with Dexron, it's probably the first thing I'd change. That being said, my Integra can use Honda Premium ATF or Dexron. Says so in the service manual.. I use Dextron III and drain and fill it semi frequently. I haven't had any problems and don't find the shifting is notably harsher. If Dexron were not acceptable, I don't think Honda would have listed it as an option in their manuals. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:44:14 GMT, "Aron" <drenkav1912@earthlink.ten>
wrote: > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full >operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD >specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is >labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced >to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the >requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a >bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is >speced for at $1.60 a bottle? The Honda fluid probably has some extra friction modifiers that make it shift a little smoother. If someone were to complain about hard shifting with Dexron, it's probably the first thing I'd change. That being said, my Integra can use Honda Premium ATF or Dexron. Says so in the service manual.. I use Dextron III and drain and fill it semi frequently. I haven't had any problems and don't find the shifting is notably harsher. If Dexron were not acceptable, I don't think Honda would have listed it as an option in their manuals. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
Re: Dexron III ATF question
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:44:14 GMT, "Aron" <drenkav1912@earthlink.ten>
wrote: > If it's speced for DEXRON II/MERCON then shouldn't it operate it's full >operating period using DEXRONII/MERCON? DEXRON and MERCON are GM and FORD >specs yet they are supposedly equivalent. DEXRON III in the aftermarket is >labeled DEXRON III/MERCON. It meets the MERCON spec. and his car is speced >to run with MERCON (DEXRON II/MERCON). DEXRON III is supposed to meet the >requirements of DEXRON II according to manufacturers. Why spend $4.75 a >bottle for Honda fluid when you can get the fluid the Honda transmission is >speced for at $1.60 a bottle? The Honda fluid probably has some extra friction modifiers that make it shift a little smoother. If someone were to complain about hard shifting with Dexron, it's probably the first thing I'd change. That being said, my Integra can use Honda Premium ATF or Dexron. Says so in the service manual.. I use Dextron III and drain and fill it semi frequently. I haven't had any problems and don't find the shifting is notably harsher. If Dexron were not acceptable, I don't think Honda would have listed it as an option in their manuals. __________________ Note: To reply, replace the word 'spam' embedded in return address with 'mail'. N38.6 W121.4 |
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