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I use Valvoline MaxLife but, agree any name-brand compatible should be fine.

Every brand carries an ATF that is Dex II compatible, usually labeled Dexron III or Dexron/Mercon or Dex/Merc, Most offer synthetic and/or high-mileage options, although if you're considering synthetic, I'd just get Subaru HP fluid. IMO, pick your favorite brand, or shop around for price, and buy any of the options that say Dex II or III on the bottle.

I ended up installing my new springs this evening. I did not reinstall my upper strut lift because the stiffer springs make up for them. I actually think the front sits higher now with the new springs than it did with the old ones plus the lift blocks. The maiden voyage as far as snow plowing was Sunday morning. We had some pretty wet snow, maybe 3 inches. The car was able to push my long drive way without issue. Problem being the antique superwinch died. I have since picked up a harbor freight winch today, but have to reengineer my winch mount and wire it all up. I also have to build some kind of light bar to mount some headlights and turn signals to get them above the plow when it's raised up. Overall, I'm so happy and proud of how far this little car has come. It is a true Swiss army knife vehicle.

Tons of updates, but no pictures at the moment. The car is now sporting a 6 lug swap. I have also added the accord rear springs. Up front I made my own 2 inch lift blocks and will also be adding the Ford tempo springs as documented in Jezek's write up. I have also added a winch to the front bumper.