People on the Honda Board are telling me i've got to use Honda ATF in my 93 Honda Civic 164K.

I have the generic (coastal) ATF. It says it is okay for Honda. Could I do any permanent damage using this in a honda trans? Or do they just tell you to use honda ATF so you go to the dealer and over pay for ATF.

There are several different ATF formulations, but they are all basically hydraulic fluid.

I would check with some other sources, but ATF is pretty commonly used in manual trannys, especially in aging trannys that need a little extra help. It is debatable if they allow more wear to internal parts, but I'm not a manual tranny expert. I just know that ATF sure did solve a couple synchro problems in my BMW/Getrag five-speed, but it did make it a little noisier.

I got ahold of an actual manual and it says dexron II ATF. Doesn't say it has to be Honda. i'm Draining it and using coastal!!!

Go for it! Let us know how it goes

drained and filled. took it on a 2 mile test drive and the car did not explode! much easier than changing the ATF in my 97 malibu. I hate pans.