Originally Posted by accordvtec77
Let's all keep in mind....the Accord is NOT a race car, so their transmissions are not meant for dragging or whatever else it is you want to do. The Honda ATF is not really anything special. The last 2 tranny services I've done to my car, I used Valvoline synthetic ATF, and the trans has worked just fine. Now that I have access to free honda ATF (leftover quarts from services on other cars), I will use that in my car, but it's not really required.
starting in 1998 all accords with auto trannies is required to use honda atf. it does say you can use other dexron III should you need to in a pinch, but should switch to honda atf asap.
whether you drive you car hard or not honda trannies blow. try a search and see how many people have blown trannies. you know honda also upgraded the warranty on 00-02 V6s to 100K cause of problems. also the first batch of 98 V6s also had some intial problems too. it's true driver is the cause of some of the problems, but there is evidence that the tranny isn't very good to begin with.