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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:36 AM
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Default What type of Gear Oil Do i NEED!!

I am getting ready to install a new centerforce stage 2 clutch and plate against my already installed, clutchmaster 8lb alum flywheel with new steel pressure ring, into my 01 acura gsr. What kind of gear oil should i use? I have heard a bunch of different applications... : 90weight, redline mtl synthetic lightweight, regular 10w-30 motor oil, or dealer acura honda gear oil... which one do i need??

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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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honda oem, pennzoil or gm syncomesh..can't go wrong with one of those
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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You don't want "gear oil", you want Honda/Acura MTF.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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gear oil belongs in differentials, its fancy 10-30w oil, dont put 75-90 80-90 140- anything like that.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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YEAH ONLY USE HONDA/ACURA MTF
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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Redline racing transmission oil , at least thats what i have, its been great.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Many people say GM syncro is good if your having problems. I run 10-40 redline in mine along with some LSD additive.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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I've been using Honda/Acura MTF ever since I put in my Exedy clutch and 9lb flywheel and not a single problem. $9 a bottle
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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gm syncromesh is decent...redline oils are great too
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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HONDA/ACURA MTF .....Some Redline fluids will gum around the synchro mesh areas and that = Bad News
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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btw acura made/remade the mtl oil cause of grinds cant rem so its like sycromesh but oem stuff
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