2003 Honda Pilot Transmission fluid

2003 HONDA PILOT
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACMILL
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In the owners manual is says only use honda transmission fluid. I have Valvoline max life DEX/MERC for transmissions over 75K. It says is is recommended for most Honda. The auto parts store says it is ok. Will the recall on the Transmission I don't want to take any chance. Should I use it?
Nov 23, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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I would use only Honda trans. fluid because Honda have special additives for their trans.
Nov 29, 2009 at 6:57 PM
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