Hello all, I have a honda accord 2003 and i wan't to flush out my automatic transmission fluid and replace it with a new fluid. I have read the honda manual that came with my car and also browsed the internet for information and honda strictly recommends Honda ATF-Z1 fluid. Please where can i get the Honda fluid in Nigeria, lagos to be precise. Has anybody changed thier ATF for Honda accord 2003 and above?, where can i do this in Lagos.

I also need this for my CR-V! Somebody, anybody, please help with the needed info,

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web_master:

Hello all, I have a honda accord 2003 and i wan't to flush out my automatic transmission fluid and replace it with a new fluid. I have read the honda manual that came with my car and also browsed the internet for information and honda strictly recommends Honda ATF-Z1 fluid. Please where can i get the Honda fluid in Nigeria, lagos to be precise. Has anybody changed thier ATF for Honda accord 2003 and above?, where can i do this in Lagos.

jtoliver:

I also need this for my CR-V! Somebody, anybody, please help with the needed info,   

When you find will you pls let me know? The price is almost $10 here in the US and u can only get it mostly thru the Honda dealers. I do understand that there are some substitute for it too. some ppl have claimed that there's no difference from the Original Honda ATF-Z1 and the substitute while others disagree. 

Anyways, the main issue to watch out for in Naija is the issue of fake one! I can imagine them oozing out everywhere in Ladipo mkt or so. Just be careful.

Have u guys tried Honda dealerships in Lagos for a Genuine ones? Don't cut corners, the fluid will always be cheaper than replacing your transmission.    Let me know how you fare. How much did u get it for.

Good luck.

By the way, I did some research on substitutes for the Honda ATF-Z1, and it would seem that the Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF would be a very good choice (check this link: https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Synthetic_ATF.aspx), since it looks like no one knows where we can get the original Honda ATF-Z1 here. Please note of transmission exception for Honda vehicles in the link (not applicable for CVTs).

I am guessing that reputable Mobil gas stations in Lagos would be selling this, i hope!  

@jtoliver: I just stopped at Mobil filling station around awolowo rd ikoyi to get the Mobil 1 synthetic but they don't sell it, and i've tried all other mobil stations but no success, can u imagine. However i managed to get an ATF called "CEPSA" at mobil, its a Detox III ATF fluid which is what is specified by honda, but am yet to use it, I just put it in my boot and am still searching for the Honda ATF-z1. If anyone knows where i can get the Honda ATF-z1 please help before i use that CEPSA ATF.

check honda dealers na

web_master:

@jtoliver: I just stopped at Mobil filling station around awolowo rd ikoyi to get the Mobil 1 synthetic but they don't sell it, and i've tried all other mobil stations but no success, can u imagine. However i managed to get an ATF called "CEPSA" at mobil, its a Detox III ATF fluid which is what is specified by honda, but am yet to use it, I just put it in my boot and am still searching for the Honda ATF-z1. If anyone knows where i can get the Honda ATF-z1 please help before i use that CEPSA ATF.

This link might help u out. Good luck


http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Atf-z1_is_the_same_as_dexronIII

@Kunle-A, Thanks for the link, was really informative. Simply means i need to throw away the CEPSA ATF oil, well i just called Honda Place and they informed me that they have MOBIL ATF oil. I'll drive down there to get it, but HONDA PLACE dey charge ooooo, and thats what am avoiding.

web_master:

@Kunle-A, Thanks for the link, was really informative. Simply means i need to throw away the CEPSA ATF oil, well i just called Honda Place and they informed me that they have MOBIL ATF oil. I'll drive down there to get it, but HONDA PLACE dey charge ooooo, and thats what am avoiding.

No problem. How much the Honda place they charge? Pls keep me posted whenever u know. At least you know that its genuine stuff

Unless you really trust ur source i wouldn't get it just anywhere. You might be jumping from frying pan to fire.

@Kunle-A, well the guy i spoke to at Honda Place told me it will cost 8,500 to buy and change the ATF+ workmanship which is not so bad, am thinking of driving down to the place this saturday to get the ATF changed.

Depends on how many litres it will take to fill up the transmission. Just worried about getting fake oils. Here its about $10 for 1 quart (about 0.95ltrs). Keep us posted whatever u decided to do pls.

@web_master: Do keep us posted on how much it all took to change your ATF. Could you also ask if they sell just the Mobil ATF? I would probably go to Honda Place one of these days, it's just a PITA to go down there from Ibadan. I also find it amazing that a Honda dealer will be using a third-party ATF and not the Honda ATF-Z1.

Make sure as well that they use the Mobil 1 SYNTHETIC ATF and NOT the Multi-Vehicle one or other types, they are quite different,

@web_master: Any updates on this?

@jtoliver: No update yet ooo. Am planning to go over to Honda Place this weekend, saturday to be precise so you should get an update on Monday.

Keenly watching too myself.

Thanks web_master, will watch out for your updates here.

Is Oando oil a good susbstitute for ATF-z1?

ayusman16:

Is Oando oil a good susbstitute for ATF-z1?

To the best of my knowledge, there is no substitute for ATF-Z1

So where in this country can someone get the original atf? You dealers can help by importing some for us?

If ATF Z1 is not available in Nigeria,then we should be importing and selling it