I have a 2000 Accord with 153,000 miles, bought used around 5 months ago. So far so good (knock on wood), in that no engine or tranny issues. The previous owner took good care of the car as the tranny fluid is still reddish and there is a Jiffy Lube sticker on the windshield to change the oil at 153,000miles.
I plan to change the tranny fluid soon. I have some Dextron ATF fluid lying around for 15 years unopened. Is it OK to use this to save a few bucks? I know Honda says you can use it but does not recommend it.
Thing is, really don't want to do anything to have the car act up.
Also a related question: what oil should I use on a car like this with high mileage and want it to continue to last? Full synthetic? What weight??? As you can imagine, there is a bit of oil leakage on the engine, e.g. oil pan coated with oil, etc., however no loss of oil during changes and no major oil spots under the car when parked overnight.
I plan to change the tranny fluid soon. I have some Dextron ATF fluid lying around for 15 years unopened. Is it OK to use this to save a few bucks? I know Honda says you can use it but does not recommend it.
Thing is, really don't want to do anything to have the car act up.
Also a related question: what oil should I use on a car like this with high mileage and want it to continue to last? Full synthetic? What weight??? As you can imagine, there is a bit of oil leakage on the engine, e.g. oil pan coated with oil, etc., however no loss of oil during changes and no major oil spots under the car when parked overnight.