ATF vs PS fluid for Civic FD

**oj88** · June 9th, 2019 09:27 AM

I’d use Honda-specific fluids for Honda vehicles. That’s just how they designed their machines... not that I agree with that decision, but that’s how you’ll have to treat a Honda to make sure it lasts.

You can, of course, use aftermarket fluids that are compatible on a Honda. But sometimes it’s hit or miss. With a Honda fluid, you’re 100% sure it’s going to be a hit. Further, they don’t cost any more expensive than aftermarket fluids anyway.

Fluids that Hondas are known to be sensitive to are the PSF, ATF, CVTF, and coolant. For the engine oil, I am still partial on using Honda-branded ones, but I think the engine is more forgiving compared to the other hydraulic components.

**shadow** · June 9th, 2019 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Rather be safe than sorry. With my old Accord 6th gen before, I observed that Honda’s ATF is different from their PSF. The PSF has a lighter viscosity.

Good thing for new Honda owners as most Hondas nowadays have EPS already.

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I don't cross used naman ATF and PSF, basta ATF for ATF and PSF for PSF.

The last na honda models I didn't follow using OEM fluids are FD na crv gen 3

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**Egan101** · June 9th, 2019 02:32 PM

If using aftermarket fluids for Honda, use Idemitsu as they are the fluids provider of Honda.

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**Renzokuken** · June 9th, 2019 02:34 PM

Thanks guys for the responses. What type/variant (?) of ATF and PSF should I get?

Originally Posted by StockEngine

which AT fluid do you have?

ATF DW1

**Egan101** · June 9th, 2019 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Thanks guys for the responses. What type/variant (?) of ATF and PSF should I get?

ATF DW1

Yep, that’s the right ATF. For PSF, it is PSF-S.

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**papi smith** · January 9th, 2020 04:39 PM

May naka try na ba sa inyo dito, Ang mura kasi vs casa, legit kaya....

Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF DW-1) Original - 1L

**Egan101** · January 9th, 2020 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

May naka try na ba sa inyo dito, Ang mura kasi vs casa, legit kaya....

Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF DW-1) Original - 1L

Marami na bumili based off the ratings. I guess it is legit. Honda fluids are made by Idemitsu and the seller may have a source straight from Idemitsu.

**papi smith** · January 9th, 2020 05:56 PM

If it's legit, then Honda is making a killing by selling it at 2x the price

Last time I bought from casa it was 600+ per liter

**Egan101** · January 9th, 2020 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

If it's legit, then Honda is making a killing by selling it at 2x the price

Last time I bought from casa it was 600+ per liter

Because they are running a business. Hindi kawang-gawa yung mga casa.

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**dr. d** · January 9th, 2020 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

If it's legit, then Honda is making a killing by selling it at 2x the price

Last time I bought from casa it was 600+ per liter

the inflated-price syndrome is not unique to honda.
other casa brands do this.
someone in the industry said, casa makes more money in their servicing the cars than in their selling the cars.