The manuals all tout Honda fluids exclusively. Do you think they are really that critical? A lot of fluidmanufacturers devote their whole business to these products. Honda makes a great car, but do they really think that their fluids are so necessary that they can't be duplicated, or even improved on?

 

that's just so "stupid" people don't go out buying generic stuff, but if you buy any namebrand oils you should be just fine.

 

well tranny fluid and brake fluid i would definatly use OEM fluids! but engine oil is fine with what ever you like.....

 

Any fluid that meets the SAE standards which Honda meets with their fluids will be absolutely fine.

 

The seals in the power steering rack will become leaky if you don't use Honda fluid. Most generic power steering fluid is now specifically lablelled "Not for Honda" but it didn't use to be that way.

 

+1 , thats how i feel to.

 

You guys use OEM honda brake fluid only? Why's that?

 

because its designed for honda...... i would rather use something that is specialy designed. its not like it costs abunch extra...
and in the spring im going to flush out my coolant again and put all honda antifreeze in it.

 

OEM ftw!