The Honda Manual and web site says that only genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid can be used; otherwise there could be issues such as rust. I find it hard to believe that their brake fluid is so special that I can’t use STP or other name brand. Anyone now if what Honda says is true?

I consider this a marketing ploy. I have never used anyone’s OEM brake fluid, simply because aftermarket brake fluids are cheaper and meet the required specs. DOT 3 is the specification and so long as you use any brake fluid that meets or exceeds that spec, I don’t think Honda can do anything abou…

DOT3 brake fluid is DOT3 brake fluid. It is conceivable (just barely) that Honda has added an extra chemical to its own brake fluid that does something, who knows what. Antioxidant? Or maybe their brake fluid is identical to everyone else’s. Whatever the case, any other DOT3 brake fluid will work j…

We just got an 08 Acura and says the same thing. Only Honda DOT 3 brake fluid, oil, anti-freeze, power steerin fluid. Says you can use other in an emergency, then flush it out at earliest opportunity. I’m going to talk with the service manager first but suspect I’ll need a new shelf in the garage…

Unless things have changed, Hondas do use a different power steering fluid than other brands, so I would tend to believe the manual in regard to the PS fluid. And, the transmission fluid may be unique to Honda in terms of certain additives, so I would advise using only Honda transmission fluid. Hon…

If they made tires, the instructions would sound the same. If they made air, you would be told to buy theirs. Can’t always tell when they are telling tall tales.

Any DOT 3 will work with no problem. It is a good idea to flush the brake fluid every few years. What they’re getting at by mentioning rust is that brake fluid, even their brand, will absorb moisture over time. Moisture in the brake hydraulics can cause pitting of the aluminum surfaces in the maste…

Amongst the racing / “ricer” communities, it is popular to use other / aftermarket brake fluid. Aftermarket fluids are fine as long as they meet DOT 3 or 4. However, Honda’s PS fluid is special - only use the OEM stuff as it is thinner than other stuff - using thicker aftermarket PS will possibly …

I have 231,000 miles on my '92 Accord. Bought it new so I know its history. I use the Honda PS fluid. I’ve heard many times that it is different from other PS fluids. I use regular DOT brake fluid and change it at 2 year intervals. It is a stick shift; I use regular 10W-30 oil in the transmissi…

i use what the manufacture recommends in my domestic and foreign vehicles. Why? because it isn’t that much more $$$ for peace of mind.

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Craig58 January 6, 2008, 7:06pm 3

I’m guessing this is an older car is the specified fluid is DOT3. There are plenty of good fluids to exceed both DOT 3 and 4.

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