Fake OEM Honda Fluids? Preston instead of Honda Brake Fluid?

Kazoo2U

3,261 posts · Joined 2008

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#2 · Dec 6, 2023

Non-Honda brand brake fluid is OK so long as it meets the requirements in your handbook. DOT3 is the acceptable fluid. Same with motor oil, engine filter, cabin filter.

Using Honda-brand fluids for all your other applications as you have stated should be the norm for everyone.

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#3 · Dec 6, 2023

OEM fluids are fine, but many aftermarket fluids are just as good, if not better, and they're usually way more convenient to find if you ever need more.

I've read a lot of recommendations for Valvoline Maxlife in place of DW1, and if you are doing a flush of the cooling system I wouldn't foresee any issues with using a universal anti-freeze instead.

The only thing on your list that I personally would insist on being genuine Honda would be the Dual Pump 2, since that stuff seems to be pretty specialized.

If you feel better with sticking with Honda's recommendations there's certainly nothing wrong with that, but you don't necessarily have to for most things.

 

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#4 · Dec 9, 2023 (Edited)

"Similarly, does Honda 50/50 premixed coolant in a sealed coolant have a shelf life? "

Silicate free antifreeze such as used in Honda in a sealed container, for decades. Open, still good for many years. No problem, use what you have.

Read that antifreeze containing silicates has a shelf life, but haven't verified.

Use any national brand DOT 3 brake fluid with confidence. Flush every 2-5 years depending on environment and driving conditions

 

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