Changing to get OEM transmission fluid for Acura RDX?

Aug 7th, 2019 8:27 am

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ekcivichb [OP]: Banned; Aug 3, 2005; 1235 posts; 1168 upvotes

Aug 7th, 2019 8:27 am

Changing to get OEM transmission fluid for Acura RDX?

Hi,

I want to change the transmission fluid in my wifes RDX (just a drain and fill)....Where can I get OEM fluid from?

Everything i've read says to avoid other brands, but i am open to if it anyone with knowledge on this subject can chime in why everything online says to use OEM.

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Aug 7th, 2019 9:34 am

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tebore: Deal Guru; Feb 9, 2006; 12342 posts; 6908 upvotes; Brampton

Aug 7th, 2019 9:34 am

Have you checked the parts department at the dealership?

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Aug 7th, 2019 10:10 am

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IndusVally: Deal Addict; Jan 12, 2008; 1084 posts; 690 upvotes; TDot

Aug 7th, 2019 10:10 am

ekcivichb wrote: ↑ Hi,

I want to change the transmission fluid in my wifes RDX (just a drain and fill)....Where can I get OEM fluid from?

Everything i've read says to avoid other brands, but i am open to if it anyone with knowledge on this subject can chime in why everything online says to use OEM.

So you have a significant amount of information on reasons to stick with OEM fluid for a major component for your car, yet are willing to be swayed by Joe Blow from RFD?

Why would you not want OEM?

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Aug 7th, 2019 10:11 am

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mau108: Deal Addict; Jan 20, 2005; 3693 posts; 325 upvotes; Thornhill

Aug 7th, 2019 10:11 am

Also look on Kijiji for Honda DW-1, some guys selling for 9-10 bucks a bottle. You need 4 on hand I believe for most honda/acuras. Simply drain, clean bolt magnet, change crush washer, fill from the top (the fill bolt is under the intake tube need the firewall). You can also fill it through the dipstick tube area as well.

Aug 7th, 2019 11:49 am

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qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12350 posts; 2048 upvotes; GTA

Aug 7th, 2019 11:49 am

maxlife 32ish from walmart for 5 liter> Dw-1

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Aug 9th, 2019 7:15 am

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cristianosham: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2017; 3789 posts; 2391 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 7:15 am

qaz393 wrote: ↑maxlife 32ish from walmart for 5 liter> Dw-1

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Valvoline maxlife full synthetic seems to be the choice for frugal owners. Dodge 1500 ram owners use it in their 8 speed trannies and BMW use the same 8 speed trannies in their cars.

Aug 9th, 2019 12:10 pm

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barrybeefburger: Newbie; Sep 8, 2018; 79 posts; 76 upvotes

Aug 9th, 2019 12:10 pm

OWNERS manual for correct ATF

Aug 9th, 2019 1:16 pm

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qaz393: Deal Guru; Dec 2, 2008; 12350 posts; 2048 upvotes; GTA

Aug 9th, 2019 1:16 pm

op never stated what year is car. not sure if new rdx uses different fluid requirements now