Pennzoil tranny fluid?
 

I've been looking around for MTF at several parts stores. No one carries what I thought would be GM syncromesh but I did find Pennzoil Syncromesh for Gm vehicles, The bottle didn't say anything about friction stuff like I've heard.

I guess I can get Honda MTF at the dealer, which should I use for smoother shifts? Honda MTF? Or pennzoil/GM syncromesh?

Is this Pennzoil Gm syncromesh the same stuff as the Gm syncromesh people talk about?

Thanks.


Modified by ek forever guy at 1:42 PM 10/18/2006

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (ek forever guy)
 

From what I have read: The Pennzoil stuff is the same as the GM stuff but its not the "Friction Modified" one. (theres regular and Friction Modified). Also on the bottle itself it mentions something about GM trannys.

From what I have experienced: I used the Pennzoil stuff in my B16 tranny and its nice for the first couple hundred miles, but then it begins to feel kinda stiff for some reason. I switched to Castrol GTX 10W-30 and its a lot better than how the Pennzoil felt...

Places like Autozone and pepboys don't usually have it. If you're still interested in getting it, go to a local/small auto parts store. They most likely have it. But I'd just stick with Honda MTF

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (SkoundrelUSA)
 

So where can I get that friction modified stuff? I'll return that pennzoil stuff.

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (ek forever guy)
 

Oh yeah, and it's 2.2 quarts right?

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (ek forever guy)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So where can I get that friction modified stuff? I'll return that pennzoil stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Only GM dealerships sell it as far as I know.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh yeah, and it's 2.2 quarts right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I always forget. I just fill it till it comes out of the full hole thing. But its around that range

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (ek forever guy)
 

Autozone carries the Pennzoil Synchromesh. It's in the gear oil section.

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (99FBPSi)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99FBPSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Autozone carries the Pennzoil Synchromesh. It's in the gear oil section.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's what I have, and it's not the same as the Friction modified stuff.


Back at skoundrel: Is the ACdelco synchromesh friction modified the same stuff the GM dealer gives you?

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (ek forever guy)
 

Get the GM Sychromesh from the GM dealer....dats the good shit.

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (99FBPSi)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99FBPSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Autozone carries the Pennzoil Synchromesh. It's in the gear oil section.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh, all the ones by me don't for some reason :shrugs:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Back at skoundrel: Is the ACdelco synchromesh friction modified the same stuff the GM dealer gives you?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have no idea https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: Pennzoil tranny fluid? (SkoundrelUSA)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkoundrelUSA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From what I have read: The Pennzoil stuff is the same as the GM stuff but its not the "Friction Modified" one. (theres regular and Friction Modified). Also on the bottle itself it mentions something about GM trannys.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep thats what i heard too...but i myself dont like pennzoil...

The GM dealership doesnt even have synchomesh in stock. Methinks because most of the GMs they sell are automatics. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif

Re: (Rev2Eight_EM1)
 

Check a different dealer. The one near me(that a friend happens to work at) always has it in stock.

Royal Purple 10w-30. A little spendy but its good stuff.

Re: (DacBiet)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DacBiet &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Royal Purple 10w-30. A little spendy but its good stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've heard a lot more good things about GM Synchro Friction modified. Do a google search on it and see how many car forums have posted amazing results.

Rsx forum, NSX forum, S2k forum, 240/silvia forums. Just off the top of my head from what I saw. Even the guys that posted royal purple got shot down by GM synchro users.

Re: (DacBiet)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DacBiet &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Royal Purple 10w-30. A little spendy but its good stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i've used royal purple 10w-30...works fine...but if some grinds you want to get rid of get the GM syncromesh...but thing is my buddy with his LS used some pennzoil on his tranny and the grinding in 2nd and 3 gear went away...not completely though...