Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil?
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Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil?
Done some searching, just trying to see how many people are using motor oil compared to Honda MTF in their transmissions. Someone suggested I use Castrol GTX 10w40, which would offer more protection than the honda mtf....any thoughts??
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (3 South)
how much MTF going in the teg trasnny anyway...i could look but im lazy, and whats the cost of honda mtf just for refrence
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (variable)
Ok....I broke out my owner's manual and this is what it says:
"Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAI 10W-30 or 10W-40."
"Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAI 10W-30 or 10W-40."
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (ebelp)
Ok....I broke out my owner's manual and this is what it says:
"Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAI 10W-30 or 10W-40."
"Only use an API Service SF or SG grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAI 10W-30 or 10W-40."
10w-40 was better but not by much.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (pub)
they say to use 10w-40 motor oil as a temporary solution if no Honda MTF is available.
oh and you will need to buy 3 quarts, since the tranny takes something like 2.3 qts. to fill it up to the filler hole.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (ebelp)
i work at acura as a mechanic... we use 10w 30 in all our trannys, when we preform service on them... Think a tranny has gears... Motor oil works better
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (rated_r)
i work at acura as a mechanic... we use 10w 30 in all our trannys, when we preform service on them... Think a tranny has gears... Motor oil works better
Buy Honda MTF from a Honda/Acura dealer.... buy Redline oils from either Redline (if they sell to the public) or some online retailer... speed shops usually carry it, too, but it's marked up more.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (rated_r)
i work at acura as a mechanic... we use 10w 30 in all our trannys, when we preform service on them... Think a tranny has gears... Motor oil works better
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (ebelp)
Consult your manual. Honda MTF
Look at your poll. Honda MTF
Motor Oil (less viscosity = better)
Tranny Fluid (there's a certain amount of viscosity needed)
..just trying to help you out.
Look at your poll. Honda MTF
Motor Oil (less viscosity = better)
Tranny Fluid (there's a certain amount of viscosity needed)
..just trying to help you out.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (pub)
Consult your manual. Honda MTF
Look at your poll. Honda MTF
Motor Oil (less viscosity = better)
Tranny Fluid (there's a certain amount of viscosity needed)
..just trying to help you out.
Look at your poll. Honda MTF
Motor Oil (less viscosity = better)
Tranny Fluid (there's a certain amount of viscosity needed)
..just trying to help you out.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (ebelp)
if you use oil instead of OEM MTF, how often would you have to change it? I change my oil every 3-4000 kilometers.
The transmission has more moving parts, so wouldnt it wear out the oil faster?
The transmission has more moving parts, so wouldnt it wear out the oil faster?
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (B16B)
the reason your engine oil gets dirty is b/c of the fuel.. No moving parts make it dirty its the fuel... but if u wanna use MTF go ahead.. I just gave my option.. Hope u find a good solution bud.
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (rated_r)
i work at acura as a mechanic... we use 10w 30 in all our trannys, when we preform service on them... Think a tranny has gears... Motor oil works better
HONDA MTF
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Re: Honda MTF or 10w40 motor oil? (ebelp)
Q.) Why must I use Honda-brand transmission fluid in my manual transmission?
A.) Like the Honda vehicles for which it's formulated, the Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid has undergone an exhaustive and exacting research and development program. When tested against competitors, it demonstrated superior lubricity in an actual Honda 5-speed transmission. And even at -20°C, it clearly performed significantly better than leading competitors.
Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid is designed for smooth engagement of the synchronizers in the transmission; this maximizes smooth gear engagement and prolongs component durability.
Always use Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid. If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use may cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as convenient.
A.) Like the Honda vehicles for which it's formulated, the Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid has undergone an exhaustive and exacting research and development program. When tested against competitors, it demonstrated superior lubricity in an actual Honda 5-speed transmission. And even at -20°C, it clearly performed significantly better than leading competitors.
Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid is designed for smooth engagement of the synchronizers in the transmission; this maximizes smooth gear engagement and prolongs component durability.
Always use Genuine Honda manual transmission fluid. If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
However, motor oil does not contain the proper additives and continued use may cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as convenient.