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  1. 01-07-2010, 10:12 PM #1
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    Default Transmission fluid question (ASE*TECH, get in here!)

    So I'm changing the clutch/flywheel. Tranny is out, so I figured I should change the fluid instead of reusing it (I've never changed it). But everything I read says use a specific "Honda manual gear oil". Can't I use just any Synthetic manual transmission fluid?

    Please, somebody let me know so I can get this thing back on the road.


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  2. 01-07-2010, 10:13 PM #2
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    I would use Honda MTF.. juss sayin.. YOUR choice
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    yeah you use oil not transmission fluid, but idk what kind. Also do not flush your transmission.
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    anyone know where to get/how much honda MT(oil) is?


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    Its slightly expensive. I've ALWAYS ran 10W30. Any 10W30 will do, no need for synthetic. It even says its OK to use in the Honda Owners Manual. Ignore the "temporary use".
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    From HONDA!! its like 11$ a qt..


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    You only need probly 3 qts..
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    wait...so it's the same as regular motor oil?


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    Do you have a LSD trans?
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    ^^no sir.


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    ^ o..

    well its your choice.. GO with some regular OIL like other folks say or juss get some HONDA MTF..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Black4DrEK View Post
    ^ o..

    well its your choice.. GO with some regular OIL like other folks say or juss get some HONDA MTF..

    Yeah, I don't see the need for LSD unless im dragging it or rwd. Not hating the people that have it, just not for me.


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    Do you still have your owners manual? Check that thing. Never had an issue using
    10W30.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MidLifeCrisis View Post
    Do you still have your owners manual? Check that thing. Never had an issue using
    10W30.

    I'll check it out tomorrow, thanks guys.


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    ^ no prob..

    Honda MTF is great tho.. your choice

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    Pennzoil synchromesh hands down for me. All that I run.

    Fairly inexpensive and not too difficult to find.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdm>usdm View Post
    Pennzoil synchromesh hands down for me. All that I run.

    Fairly inexpensive and not too difficult to find.
    X2. used that in my honda. advance sells it for like 7.50ish a QT.
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    Amsoil full synthetic is pure win. I changed from Honda mtf to amsoil and felt a world of difference. I'll never use anything else
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    i always used redline....but its hard to find it here in GA...so now i just mobile 1....
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    You can get 3 quarts of the honda MTF for around $20 at the dealership
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    I use 1 qrt Gm Syncromesh and 1 qrt lucas oil treatment and alittle regular oil 1030...This is when its 90 degrees in GA but winter time I use just GM syncromesh
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    Quote Originally Posted by ASE*Tech View Post
    I use 1 qrt Gm Syncromesh and 1 qrt lucas oil treatment and alittle regular oil 1030...This is when its 90 degrees in GA but winter time I use just GM syncromesh
    Interesting, why do you mix them in the summer? I'm sure the syncomesh's tollerances are well within what you would need for Georgia summers.
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    10w30 or mtf cant count the cars ive used them on.

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    my manual says if honda mtf not available use synthetic 10w30. the only time my trans had honda mtf is from the factory. ever since synthetic 10w30. 150k on this tranny at this point...80k turbocharged.
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    10w30... Never had a problem. 100s of cars... Now automatic Hondas, Honda only fluid, but manual 10w30.
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