Manual Transmission Oil ?
05-07-2009, 05:37 AM
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Manual Transmission Oil ?
I was told you can use synthetic motor oil in a manual transmission. I cant remember which kind though. Has anyone use synthetic motor oil in the manual tranny before? If so what kind? thanks
05-07-2009, 06:13 AM
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Re: Manual Transmission Oil ?
I changed mine out for none synthetic 10w40 and i wouldn't recommend it. I find my car shifts really bad now. Id also like to see what synthetic works well to?
05-07-2009, 07:33 AM
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05-07-2009, 08:59 AM
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Re: Manual Transmission Oil ?
in a pinch i'm sure it wouldn't hurt to mix MTF and 10w30, but you'll know exactly what you have if it's 100% of one or the other.
1grex: is there any diff. between honda MTF and acura MTF...? i would assume they're the same.
05-07-2009, 09:04 AM
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Re: Manual Transmission Oil ?
ATF doesn't belong in a manual trans... even if it's from honda!
in a pinch i'm sure it wouldn't hurt to mix MTF and 10w30, but you'll know exactly what you have if it's 100% of one or the other.
1grex: is there any diff. between honda MTF and acura MTF...? i would assume they're the same.
in a pinch i'm sure it wouldn't hurt to mix MTF and 10w30, but you'll know exactly what you have if it's 100% of one or the other.
1grex: is there any diff. between honda MTF and acura MTF...? i would assume they're the same.
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05-07-2009, 06:35 PM
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Honda states that it is ok to use 10w-30 motor oil as a temporary replacement and it works fine. I ran mine (200,xxx mile tranny) with 10w-30 conventional motor oil for some time without any problems, I then switched to Royal Purple synthetic, it was horrible (syncro problems and leaks from the axle seals). I'm finally back to what I originally had, which is Honda MTF and it is by far the best from my experience.
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Re: Manual Transmission Oil ?
Honda states that it is ok to use 10w-30 motor oil as a temporary replacement and it works fine. I ran mine (200,xxx mile tranny) with 10w-30 conventional motor oil for some time without any problems, I then switched to Royal Purple synthetic, it was horrible (syncro problems and leaks from the axle seals). I'm finally back to what I originally had, which is Honda MTF and it is by far the best from my experience.
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Re: Manual Transmission Oil ?
Sounds like you're already sold, but I'll just echo the suggestion: 'Honda MTF!'
My car had std Xw-30W motor oil installed when I bought it.
This worked 'OK,' but I was surprised and very pleased when the MTF went in. The synchro clutches match speed much more smoothly (not that I abuse them), and the shift effort is greatly reduced.
I understand some of the aftermarket MTF is just as good.
The trick is finding a good brand at a price cheap enough to justify the hassle.
FWIW.
My car had std Xw-30W motor oil installed when I bought it.
This worked 'OK,' but I was surprised and very pleased when the MTF went in. The synchro clutches match speed much more smoothly (not that I abuse them), and the shift effort is greatly reduced.
I understand some of the aftermarket MTF is just as good.
The trick is finding a good brand at a price cheap enough to justify the hassle.
FWIW.
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