jit01

Hi I have a del sol vtec with 127k on it I was curious how do you know when to change your tranny oil ?

crazyguy

i change my tranny fluid every 40k.simply drain and refill

jit01

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Ya but is there something you notice when you need to change the fluid ? stiffer ? etc

crazyguy

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Ya but is there something you notice when you need to change the fluid ? stiffer ? etc </TD></TR></TABLE>
nope.u just have to remind yourself and if thats a honda manual tranny ,u dont need to change the tranny fluid,cause there is nothing to wear out or burn.

jit01

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crazyguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nope.u just have to remind yourself and if thats a honda manual tranny ,u dont need to change the tranny fluid,cause there is nothing to wear out or burn.</TD></TR></TABLE>

o ok but my gears feel kinda stiff now would changing the oil help ?

philosofy1

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o ok but my gears feel kinda stiff now would changing the oil help ? </TD></TR></TABLE>

just because honda transmissions are hard to come by (DOHC). i am overly cautious, i change mine every 6 months. i don't mind paying $16 a year to make sure everything is well lubricated and in tip top order.

Libertariat

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just because honda transmissions are hard to come by (DOHC). i am overly cautious, i change mine every 6 months. i don't mind paying $16 a year to make sure everything is well lubricated and in tip top order.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x10, for how cheap it is, it doesn't hurt to do it 2x a year or at least once a year.

Especially if you beat on it like I do with my sohc.

jit01

<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">x10, for how cheap it is, it doesn't hurt to do it 2x a year or at least once a year.

Especially if you beat on it like I do with my sohc.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok but do you think it would help ? it feels stiff now when going into gear. is it called honda mtf ? I am gonna go to the dealer soon.

Libertariat

Go to the dealer and ask for the new formula MTF.

It's supposed to be friction modified, and as far as I can tell it's better than the old stuff. Minimally, but I could tell.

jit01

<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">Go to the dealer and ask for the new formula MTF.

It's supposed to be friction modified, and as far as I can tell it's better than the old stuff. Minimally, but I could tell.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just need 1 bottle right...

Menace2Society

Just recently drained/filled mine and I think it took about 3.5 quarts. Easy way to tell is to take out the fill bolt the one, little to the top left of the drain bolt and fill it till it leaks. But yeah it's like 3.5 quarts. I had just regular 10w30 in it before and it works the same.
But I asked the guy at Honda and he said supposedly Honda MTF has some sort of chemical in it that dosn't break down as easy as regular oil. I've have heard good things about GM synchromesh, though. Anyone have experience with this stuff?

EM1 tranny btw

sageuvagony

If ever in doubt, just replace the fluid. Go to Honda and buy the real stuff. Not only will you be buying the real stuff from Honda, they can also answer your question as to how much you need Change it change it change it. It won't hurt and can only help.

jit01

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sageuvagony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If ever in doubt, just replace the fluid. Go to Honda and buy the real stuff. Not only will you be buying the real stuff from Honda, they can also answer your question as to how much you need Change it change it change it. It won't hurt and can only help.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok thanks