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Anco wiper blades called a CR best buy
"Retired VIP" > wrote in message ... > On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:34:01 -0400, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" > > wrote: > >>In article >, >> "L Alpert" > wrote: >> >>> I have never had an issue with the Hondas I have owned over the past 30 >>> years or so using off the shelf items such as ATF, antifreeze, brake >>> fluid, >>> oil, etc. >>> >>> I seriously doubt that there is anything "special" about them other than >>> the >>> label. >> >>Go ahead, then, use non-Honda ATF and tell us what you think. >> >>Same with coolant. >> >>Shoot, same with power steering fluid nowadays. >> >>They're all part of a complex system that's highly engineered. Long >>gone are the days of everybody using the same stuff that's off the shelf >>at Goober's gas station. > > What is so 'highly engineered' about a power steering system? Exactly > what is there about Honda, Toyota, GM, Ford or Chrysler power steering > fluid that makes it special? ATF fluid needs to supply the proper > friction modifiers so there is a difference between Ford and GM ATF > but if the after-market ATF has the proper modifiers, it will perform > the same as the OEM stuff. > How do you know if a particular brand of ATF has the same additives. Some after-market stuff may not cause problems but whether they provide optimal performance for your vehicle is another question. > I've been using Preston Anti-freeze (the green stuff) in my cars for > the last 45 years and I have never had a engine or cooling system > problem that could have been caused by the coolant. Why pay $15.00 a > gallon for anti-freeze that carries a GM or Ford brand when I can get > something just as good for half the price? > According to the service manual, non-OEM anti-freeze on a Honda could lead to corrosion. Why take that chance. The OEM anti-freeze can last for a long long time. $15 is a cheap insurance. |
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