I'm so grateful I came across your video! Everyone thought I was crazy using this non- OEM fluid. I'm a %110 believer now! I'll never use anything else! I recommend it to everyone and all smirks, their loss.
Very interesting. I'm running Dw1+ lubeguard red, Seems to be the best mix for me. My daily 2017 Ridgeline AWD at ~187K miles with the Honda 6 speed auto same as the Pilot/mdx before the 9 speed,+ ~200lb weight. At around 130K miles there was a lot of RPM fluttering where the tachometer would dance up and down 100 rpms. Did some research and it pointed me to a tsb at the dealer. Software up date and x3 drain an fill. I noticed the shifts were slower and more linear. Not bad and besides I'm not itching to hit Vtec in my truck anyways. Then around 155K the fluttering came back did research with people yelling left and right dw1 or vml or castrol..idemitsu..enos..whale oil jk Tried VML since it seemed to be the most popular ( and cheap) first few thousand mile great with fast smooth shifting, but around the 4k mark i noticed slipping only present if I got on the throttle quickly " a wholelotta noise, with no speed gain" i ended up going back to DW1 and it was good up until almost a year then the fluttering came back. I saw on the forum people using lubeguard so i went with the red for OEM fluid + DW1 and its been pretty flawless. Also disable VCM. The 3 version is ok on the engine( other versions had oil consumption ), but needs to slip the clutch to engage/disengaged 6 to 3 cylinder. Personally, dont think DW1 was up to spec for in that sense especially since VCM is variable due to drivers input. Could be why the TSB slowed the shifting since heat kills ATF and hondas not making the 6 speed auto anymore so no reason to update the fluid.
Question How many bottles to use Lubegard Red with DW-1. Because Honda Ridgeline takes 3.5 almost 4 qts. Do I just use one bottle of Lubegard Red also do you always use Lubegard Red when changing transmission fluid.
I've had my 1999 Honda Accord 2.3 since it was new. After the original transmission failed at 120K miles, I had it rebuilt. Since then, I've been using Castrol Transmax Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle (not the "CVT Universal" version). Now, with almost 290K miles, I've had zero issues, and the transmission shifts silky smooth, much better than with the Honda fluid. I've also tried Valvoline MaxLife on my other Hondas and GM vehicles, and it works great. I mainly used it because Castrol doesn't offer a 1-gallon option for the full synthetic Transmax Multi-Vehicle; it only seems to come in single quarts, which are becoming a bit hard to find now.
@@Luminous.Dynamics Hey Bro yes they did. They actually put an upgraded beefier clutch pack aswell. Sorry I do not recall the part numbers# I'm actually going to do a complete flush on a 2003 Honda Pilot with Castrol Universal Full Synthetic ATF the newest gen. The Owner couldn't find Maxlife in stock locally so he just bought Castrol. Ill let you know how that goes. Keep in mind I do a drain and fill every 25K miles or some years a complete flush before the summer. I live in the Palm Springs area we hit 117-121 regularly so I do it just to be safe. I learned my lesson from the Stealership.
@@johnny4713ify Gotcha. I was looking at Castrol and Valvoline but some folks were saying Amsoil Signature Series 100% Synthetic was also pretty good. Have you ever tried it?
@@Luminous.Dynamics Yes was running that in a 2010 Toyota Camry V6. Butter smooth, but pricey. Valvoline Maxlife and Amsoil are pretty neck and neck with specs based on Oil Samples a few TH-cam channels have lab tested. BTW Valvoline has a newer extend protection ATF that's has even more protection. I haven't used it, but will be giving that a try. Do you have a Honda that your thinking of switching ATF? In case your wondering I recently did a complete ATF/filter change on a 2007 Honda Accord V6 with over 240K with no problems. She was running Honda Fluid, but after the change over it shifted way more smoother. Drained and filled it 4 times if I recall until the fluid was clear. Ran it freeway speeds about 20 miles between drain and fills. Use a 5 quart HDX cheap home depot bucket to measure exact amount (out/In) but still double check the last fill up that your full on a level surface 👍
How many miles did you get with the Maxlife before feeling the jerk shifting. I am from Ghana and I am not sure we have the idemitsu for sale here in Ghana.
Not 2nd Acura tl. You're supposed to do a 3 times drain Nd fill every 45,000 as our transmissions suck. Which what most tl's owners do is one every 15,000 miles to keep it always red
Not true i just drained mine he’s right the oem Honda fluid made the shifting hard and jerky as hell, I put valvoline maxlife and I can’t even tell when it shifts now
The oem fluid they tell you to use bc it causes problems. The only oem fluid you should be using for Honda is (aisin brand) they make they transmission and the timing belt that runs the engine. I replaced my timing belt with aisin kit if u want oem dw-1 fluid buy the aisin brand not Honda
@@ADUSNI think it’s aisin bc aisin makes the transmission and timing kit lol , they have aisin dw-1 fluid but it’s all junk oem fuids are all junk and just to get you to break your transmission. The fluids aren’t synthetic for one Honda genuine fluid is conventional…idc who makes the fluid I ain’t putting no conventional nothing in my trans.. that’s why trans break prematurely bc it’s conventional the vavoline maxlife is synthetic and have better high temps than oem Honda fluid. Honda fluid in mine makes the transmission jerk hard and slip when it heats up
I'm so grateful I came across your video! Everyone thought I was crazy using this non- OEM fluid. I'm a %110 believer now! I'll never use anything else! I recommend it to everyone and all smirks, their loss.
Yes idemitsu makes original Honda fluid
Very interesting.
I'm running Dw1+ lubeguard red, Seems to be the best mix for me.
My daily 2017 Ridgeline AWD at ~187K miles with the Honda 6 speed auto same as the Pilot/mdx before the 9 speed,+ ~200lb weight.
At around 130K miles there was a lot of RPM fluttering where the tachometer would dance up and down 100 rpms.
Did some research and it pointed me to a tsb at the dealer. Software up date and x3 drain an fill.
I noticed the shifts were slower and more linear. Not bad and besides I'm not itching to hit Vtec in my truck anyways.
Then around 155K the fluttering came back did research with people yelling left and right dw1 or vml or castrol..idemitsu..enos..whale oil jk
Tried VML since it seemed to be the most popular ( and cheap) first few thousand mile great with fast smooth shifting, but around the 4k mark i noticed slipping only present if I got on the throttle quickly " a wholelotta noise, with no speed gain" i ended up going back to DW1 and it was good up until almost a year then the fluttering came back. I saw on the forum people using lubeguard so i went with the red for OEM fluid + DW1 and its been pretty flawless.
Also disable VCM. The 3 version is ok on the engine( other versions had oil consumption ), but needs to slip the clutch to engage/disengaged 6 to 3 cylinder.
Personally, dont think DW1 was up to spec for in that sense especially since VCM is variable due to drivers input.
Could be why the TSB slowed the shifting since heat kills ATF and hondas not making the 6 speed auto anymore so no reason to update the fluid.
Question How many bottles to use Lubegard Red with DW-1. Because Honda Ridgeline takes 3.5 almost 4 qts. Do I just use one bottle of Lubegard Red also do you always use Lubegard Red when changing transmission fluid.
I've had my 1999 Honda Accord 2.3 since it was new. After the original transmission failed at 120K miles, I had it rebuilt. Since then, I've been using Castrol Transmax Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle (not the "CVT Universal" version). Now, with almost 290K miles, I've had zero issues, and the transmission shifts silky smooth, much better than with the Honda fluid.
I've also tried Valvoline MaxLife on my other Hondas and GM vehicles, and it works great. I mainly used it because Castrol doesn't offer a 1-gallon option for the full synthetic Transmax Multi-Vehicle; it only seems to come in single quarts, which are becoming a bit hard to find now.
Do you remember if they swapped out any of the transmission sensors when they rebuilt the transmission?
@@Luminous.Dynamics Hey Bro yes they did. They actually put an upgraded beefier clutch pack aswell. Sorry I do not recall the part numbers# I'm actually going to do a complete flush on a 2003 Honda Pilot with Castrol Universal Full Synthetic ATF the newest gen. The Owner couldn't find Maxlife in stock locally so he just bought Castrol. Ill let you know how that goes. Keep in mind I do a drain and fill every 25K miles or some years a complete flush before the summer. I live in the Palm Springs area we hit 117-121 regularly so I do it just to be safe. I learned my lesson from the Stealership.
@@johnny4713ify Gotcha. I was looking at Castrol and Valvoline but some folks were saying Amsoil Signature Series 100% Synthetic was also pretty good. Have you ever tried it?
@@Luminous.Dynamics Yes was running that in a 2010 Toyota Camry V6. Butter smooth, but pricey. Valvoline Maxlife and Amsoil are pretty neck and neck with specs based on Oil Samples a few TH-cam channels have lab tested. BTW Valvoline has a newer extend protection ATF that's has even more protection. I haven't used it, but will be giving that a try. Do you have a Honda that your thinking of switching ATF? In case your wondering I recently did a complete ATF/filter change on a 2007 Honda Accord V6 with over 240K with no problems. She was running Honda Fluid, but after the change over it shifted way more smoother. Drained and filled it 4 times if I recall until the fluid was clear. Ran it freeway speeds about 20 miles between drain and fills. Use a 5 quart HDX cheap home depot bucket to measure exact amount (out/In) but still double check the last fill up that your full on a level surface 👍
I have an 08 pilot. I’m gonna give the castrol a try. They have a high mileage formula too.
Question I've seen an idemitsu type H+ in both a gold bottle and like a regular Grey / Silver bottle is there a difference?
I think the silver bottle is just the old packaging.
Ok cool
6 months? About how many miles and was it more city or highway?
How many miles did you get with the Maxlife before feeling the jerk shifting. I am from Ghana and I am not sure we have the idemitsu for sale here in Ghana.
Idemitsu is great. I miss the regular TYPE H
30k is recommended for ATF every other oil change is overkill 😂
Not 2nd Acura tl. You're supposed to do a 3 times drain Nd fill every 45,000 as our transmissions suck. Which what most tl's owners do is one every 15,000 miles to keep it always red
Have you ever used castrol transmax atf/cvt universal?
I have not used that.
Can i mix atf? I have a quart of maxlife and 1.5 quarts of honda dw1. Im bout to change atf on my civic.
@@johndoeee888 In my opinion, you'd just be diluting the dw1 without adding much benefit.
Ok what vehicle do you have, mileage?
Only place that sells idemitsu fluid is amazin
Advanced or carquest also sells it. I bought it from there
Always use OEM with Honda transmissions
Not true i just drained mine he’s right the oem Honda fluid made the shifting hard and jerky as hell, I put valvoline maxlife and I can’t even tell when it shifts now
The oem fluid they tell you to use bc it causes problems. The only oem fluid you should be using for Honda is (aisin brand) they make they transmission and the timing belt that runs the engine. I replaced my timing belt with aisin kit if u want oem dw-1 fluid buy the aisin brand not Honda
@@Relax493 Idemitsu is the likely oem fluid supplier for Honda.
@@ADUSNI think it’s aisin bc aisin makes the transmission and timing kit lol , they have aisin dw-1 fluid but it’s all junk oem fuids are all junk and just to get you to break your transmission. The fluids aren’t synthetic for one Honda genuine fluid is conventional…idc who makes the fluid I ain’t putting no conventional nothing in my trans.. that’s why trans break prematurely bc it’s conventional the vavoline maxlife is synthetic and have better high temps than oem Honda fluid. Honda fluid in mine makes the transmission jerk hard and slip when it heats up
@@Relax493 Is the Maxlife better than Castrol transmission fluid?