Re: 2006 Civic Si 3rd Gear (was: What factors go into the oil life indicator: 2006 Civic)
 

Joe,

I just re-read your post: changing to non-Honda fluid will not affect
warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act states that a provider cannot
void the warranty just because an aftermarket part is installed, unless
it is proven without doubt that the aftermarket part directly caused
failure or malfunction due to incompatibility or incorrect
installation. It is up to the warranty provider to prove the part
caused failure; you do NOT have to defend yourself.

But rest assured; pretty much any synthetic tranny fluid is better than
Honda MTF. Even my dealership's mechanic confirmed that.

Re: 2006 Civic Si 3rd Gear (was: What factors go into the oil life indicator: 2006 Civic)
 

"televascular" <televascular@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158782399.130143.298830@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> WARNING: on my old '98 Accord, I had a problem once where I drained the
> tranny fluid via the bottom plug, but the FILLER BOLT HAD SEIZED. I
> couldn't get it off for a while and it caused me a lot of stress. Make
> sure the filler bolt comes off easily BEFORE you begin draining!
>
Aaaah! I bet that was an unpleasant surprise.

"Many things may come between the mouth and the morsel." - Cato

Re: 2006 Civic Si 3rd Gear (was: What factors go into the oil life indicator: 2006 Civic)
 

"televascular" <televascular@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158782399.130143.298830@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> WARNING: on my old '98 Accord, I had a problem once where I drained the
> tranny fluid via the bottom plug, but the FILLER BOLT HAD SEIZED. I
> couldn't get it off for a while and it caused me a lot of stress. Make
> sure the filler bolt comes off easily BEFORE you begin draining!
>
Aaaah! I bet that was an unpleasant surprise.

"Many things may come between the mouth and the morsel." - Cato

Re: 2006 Civic Si 3rd Gear (was: What factors go into the oil life indicator: 2006 Civic)
 

"televascular" <televascular@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158782399.130143.298830@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> WARNING: on my old '98 Accord, I had a problem once where I drained the
> tranny fluid via the bottom plug, but the FILLER BOLT HAD SEIZED. I
> couldn't get it off for a while and it caused me a lot of stress. Make
> sure the filler bolt comes off easily BEFORE you begin draining!
>
Aaaah! I bet that was an unpleasant surprise.

"Many things may come between the mouth and the morsel." - Cato