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Q. Is it safe to use non genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid (ATF)?
Honda strongly recommends to use genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Below is from the Honda service manual. Please note that Z1 is replaced by ATF-DW1.
"Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do not mix with other transmission f luids. Using transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. Damage resulting f rom the use of transmission f luid other than Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the Honda new vehicle warranty."
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Notes & References
1. https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/acv080/acv0808om.pdf
2. https://owners.honda.com/vehicles/information/2012/civic-sedan/manuals
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