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Old 02-16-2006, 01:36 PM
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Default Everyone agree that Honda trans fluid is the best?

I remember reading a post of an argument about Honda oil, motor oil, or penzoil synchromesh of wich was the best Transmission fluid to use in our Hondas.

I don't thing they came to a conclusion, so i figured id post here of what do everyone love?

I am aware that the trans usues an equivalent to 10w-30 motor oil in the trans.

So help me figure out what trans fluid I am going to buy today,please.
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honda with Lucas oil stablizer ?
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5w 30 HONDA engine oil
HONDA MTF.
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i heard, don't use synthetic in transmissions.. i just use 10w30 oil.. its not gonna make THAT much of a difference, except in the price you pay..
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I just paid 30 bucks for 3 quarts of synchromesh.
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and, how is the synchromesh? Im kinda sketchy about using it since it says its for GM and chrystler....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zx2gotboost &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and, how is the synchromesh? Im kinda sketchy about using it since it says its for GM and chrystler....</TD></TR></TABLE>

people live and die by it. i heard it "fixes grinds" i'm going to try it on my next flush.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the soL that could &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">5w 30 HONDA engine oil
HONDA MTF.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i use 10w30...


ATF = USE HONDA ONLY
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i use regular 10w-30. it works for me so i will keep using it.
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3 for honda 2 for synchromesh.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zx2gotboost &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda with Lucas oil stablizer ? </TD></TR></TABLE>


or Royal Purple and Lucas i think Lucas helps a lot
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I'm going to have to go with synchromesh, used to use honda mtf but I found the synchromesh shifted a bit smoother. I've been using it for over 2 years without any problems.
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i can attest to the sycromesh getting rid of reverse grinds commonly found in civics, thats what i use and its pretty nice
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there are two types of gm synchromesh and i wouldn't use regular motor oil for transmission fluid just to save a few bucks.
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I didn't want to wait until grinding occured and I've use AC Delco syncromesh with friction modifier for sometime with great results
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Wont the friction modifiers in synchromesh affect an LSD?
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ac delco says it's compatible with LSDs
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Default Re: (suavacito)

For manual transmissions, Honda is great, Pennzoil (or GM) syncromesh fixes some grinds, its smoother.

DON'T put in motor oil in the gearbox, use tranny fluid.

DON'T use oil stabalizers, its 2006, there are no oils out there (cept crappy ones) that will improve the already mized lubrication you can buy.
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Only use what the manufacturer call for. I bought a used GSR tranny that had been in a wrecked car from a local shop. I saw the original odometer and the car only had 43,000 miles on so I knew the tranny was good but Lucas screwed that tranny all to hell. When the shop got it apart they said that the oil I used 10w/30 was probably ok but the Lucas was so thick that the tranny had to work extra hard and ended up practically welding two gears together. It sucks I now have like almost $1150 in that tranny, hell I could have damn near bought a type-r tranny for that. So be careful.
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syncromesh FTW!!111oneoen
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Pennzoil syncromesh thats what i used today
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i have used synchromesh(friction modified) for a year and a half in my type r tranny. no issues with the lsd and it shifts quite a bit better then when i had honda mtf in it. synchromesh has to be friction modified=winner
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GM Syncromesh FRICTION MODIFIED FTW!!
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what about royal purple with lucas or sychromesh with lucas?


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