honda trans guru's , question for you..................

[Scotsman]

was talking to a guy at work today about draining my trans and using Honda manual fluid in it , he had said that he has always used Penzoil syncromesh in his and said it is way better than the Honda fluid , is there any truth to this? and what are the pro's and con's of it?

[-EnVus-]

I thought the syncromesh was for mainly to lube those tricky worn gears but can be to thick over time and cause more wear. I always searched the same stuff myself and just ended up using Honda MTF anyways.

[1civic]

GM syncromesh is better, but ether help with grind, and work well for the price... Next best, and what I use is Torco MTF/RTF mix together!!

[Scotsman]

but can the syncromesh be used for long term?

[green91]

Ive run it in 3 hondas for years, no problem. They make a syncromesh FM (friction modified) that is preferable if you can find it.

[Scotsman]

and i refill using only that correct?

[green91]

Yes

[Scotsman]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to green91 again. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[D3UC3S]

I use half synchromesh and half Honda MTF. Shifting like silk everytime.

[Scotsman]

is it ok to mix them?

[D3UC3S]

Yep, i have done it in every single Honda i have owned. Its magical stuff...