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Old 02-19-2004, 01:52 PM
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can any1 tell me exactly what is the best type and howm much do i need to fill an empty transmission. i have a 96 b16a w/ a 96 civic si transmission.
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Honda Manual Transmission Fluid.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda Manual Transmission Fluid.
</TD></TR></TABLE> you can use that but i give it a only cause i love .... GM synchromesh!!! this **** is the best.. it gives more protection then the honda fluid does!!.. i think you need something like 2.8 quarts.. to fill it.. i dont remeber .. def dont need more then 4
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Default Re: TRANSMISSION FLUIDS? (hookeduphatch95)

ive used honda mtf, redline mtl, gm synchromesh, gm fm synchromesh... quite honestly they all get the job done. I do like redline and gm a tad better though.
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how much does it take? any ideas? i would guess like 2 quarts?
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fill it from the VSS and pull the plus in the tranny fill the tranny from the top till it drips out from the fill hole on the side of the case
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awsome. thanks guys.
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A D series tranny is 1.8 qts ( I know this for sure). A B series tranny is 2.5 (I think.)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A D series tranny is 1.8 qts ( I know this for sure). A B series tranny is 2.5 (I think.) </TD></TR></TABLE>.. i think mine took like over 2... i changed my d-series tranny fluid 15k ago .. i may remeber wrong..... we'll see how much my b series takes this spring.. im pretty sure its like 2.8
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According to the Helms, it only takes 1.8 (and that's how much I put in mine when I changed it as well).
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motor oil or Honda Manual Transmission Fluid will work
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there it is . great stuff
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i got pennzoil syncromesh. i hope it is the same thing or close enough
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anyone knows if there is any difference between AC delco/Quaker State Syncromesh to the GM syncromesh? they dont carry the GM stuff here anymore
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sirmugen3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">motor oil </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spade &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda Manual Transmission Fluid.
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u have a honda, might as well use honda stuff no?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekb18cCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> </TD></TR></TABLE>

Before Honda released their own line of MTF 10-30 motor oil was specified for use in their manual transmissions.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMB16ACRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
u have a honda, might as well use honda stuff no?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you dont want to eliminate grinds, honda **** is THE COOLEST y0 M4dd h4x0rz
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ive heard the GM **** is some pretty good ****
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good readin'

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BauleyCivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you dont want to eliminate grinds, honda **** is THE COOLEST y0 M4dd h4x0rz</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm guessing you've had problem with grinding b4 using honda fluids? From my experience, i haven't had any problems with grinding after using honda MTF.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMB16ACRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i'm guessing you've had problem with grinding b4 using honda fluids? From my experience, i haven't had any problems with grinding after using honda MTF.</TD></TR></TABLE> yeah but go put gm in your tranny you can feel the difference when shifting.. and yes i knowthey used to use motor oil but i give it a
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