I have a 94gsr and the owner's manual suggest using 10w-30 or 10w-40 for the transmission.

Those with the 94-95, which weight oil do you use? 10w-30 or 10w-40? Which one will give a smoother shift?

Also, how about Honda MTF? Is that ok to use on a 94gsr tranny?

 

well I just recently bought a 94 gsr but the previous owners oil change records were 10w-30..hope that helps...

 

For trannies, they normally use 10w40 but either one should be fine.

 

Use the Honda MTF. Not worth ruining your tranny.

 

i use 75W-90 mobil 1 synthetic gear oil

 

just use Honda MTF..... I actually just replaced my oil and tranny fluid just an hour ago.

 

get the honda **** motor oil isnt made for a tranny

 

I got a 94 gsr and i put redline tranny fluid...works great...and shifts like butter now!

 

This according to Honda when they introduced and spent $$$ marketing their MTF. But all pre 1997? models calls for 10w30 or 40 for manual trannies.
As far as I know, no significant changes occured b/t 1997 and 1998 Teg trannies.

 

Yeah, I'm sticking with 10w-30 or 10w-40. I know the newer gsr come with Honda MTF fluid stock but my 94GSR right now shifts really smooth........however, it's time for a MT Fluid change. I just want to know which weight oil to use so I can get the best possible shift/smooth shift.

 

does your 1994 manual say to use motor oil? I need to check out my manual again

 

I just checked my Helms manual and it does say SAE 10w-30 or 10w-40. I always heard that motor oil doesn't belong in a transmission, but I wonder....... Will my 1994 tranny shift better if I change my transmission fluid from Honda MTF to 10w-30 or 10w-40 motor oil?

 

You are NOT supposed to use motor oil in the tranny. You ARE however supposed to use a lubricant that conforms to 10w30 specs. 75w90 is NOT the right stuff, it's too thick and will probably mess up your tranny over time. I suggest using either Honda MTF or Redline MTL (conforms to 10w30 specs). Do not use Redline MT90, that confroms to 75w90 specs.

 

i used honda MTF in the 95

 

Use Honda MTF. People who put in synthetic either have the experience of it shifting really well, or it blowing up their tranny (probably because it's not exactly 10W30 spec). Don't take that risk!

 

That should not be a problem w/ the Redline MTL, as it conforms to the 10w30 specs, and also has the proper friction additives for proper synchro operation (same as Honda MTF), and is synthetic, too.

 

How many Qts of Honda MTF do our trannies take exactly? I think it's 2.5-3 if I remember correctly? I can't find the owner's manual right now. The wife has shoved it somewhere and I 'll probably never find it.

I have 3 qts (that I bought for my older Civic and never used it) and want to get to replace it this weekend. Is 3 enough? Is it also ok if this MTF has been sitting in the garage for 1yr?

 

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A mechanic i know at the Honda dealer near me told me to save my money and just use the 10w30..........

 

just what he said..........
is just 4.43 Q. if you get it at the dealer

 

yes.........
you'll end up using 2 1/2............

 

thanks Demieone!

BTW, I paid $3.50/qt last year from http://www.hparts.com but I ordered lots of other stuff too so I didn't get killed in shipping. It's worth buying as much as you can so the shipping doesn't kill the good prices you get ordering on-line.. I ordered 10 oil filters, plugs, etc + the 3qts of MTF and shipping was under $10. I still saved $15+

 

He was probably hoping your tranny would go south eventually and that you would bring it in there for them to replace it.

Once again, you should NOT use motor oil in your transmission. I recommend either Honda MTF or Redline MTL (not MT90).


[Modified by PatrickGSR94, 11:57 AM 5/6/2002]

 

Only after 1997? when Honda recommends their MTF fluid after they spent $$$ marketing, labeling, etc their MTF fluid. Before, the owners manual requires 10w30 or 10w40 motor oil.

 

thanks for the link vteconly............
i need to buy some stuff for my teg(plugs,cables and some filters).