[msmit62]

I believe the fluid in there now is original

 

[msmit62]

Thanks Bill and sixto, I'll just use some Dexron 3 ATF that I already have in my garage for other vehicles.

 

[msmit62]

I have owned a few Hondas and they are very particular about using only Honda fluid. I've seen non-Honda fluid cause leaks so I've always stuck with OEM Honda fluid. This is probably why I wanted to ask the question about deviating from OEM Toyota fluid (this is my first Toyota).

 

[msmit62]

Bill, I always appreciate your input. I'm putting new Toyota WS fluid into the used transmission and will decide in 30k-40k miles whether or not to switch back to Amsoil. I'm curious to see if it shifts any differently with the WS fluid. I am a big Amsoil fan but I can also appreciate the "safe route" of using OEM fluids. Regarding coolant, I try to stick with OEM even though it costs more in order to avoid chemistry problems. : )

 

[msmit62]

Yes...there is something different about Honda power steering fluid. Thanks for the confirmation on using any Dex III fluid in our van. I have some leftover from our old Mazda MVP that I need to use so it doesn't get wasted.

 

[msmit62]

Digressing, I have to top the coolant of the ‘13 Fiesta. Ford says it would have gold/G-05 or orange/Dex Cool. It has red coolant! Is there red coolant other than Toyota spec?

Sixto
‘04 LE FWD 227K miles

I can't answer that, hopefully someone else can.