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I have a 1998 Honda Civic DX with 138k miles. Don't know if the tranny lube has ever been changed. I would like to. Manual states I can use 10W-30 temporarily but prefers using Honda MTL.

I would like to use something synthetic...what do y'all recommend?

Also, how much does it take?

Any tips or tricks?

Thanks

 

pick it up at the dealership....honda tranny fluid FTW

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=851521

 

i use 10w-30....always have....always will...thats all the fluid is at honda...same money and grab some at the parts store...

 

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Honda MTF is <u>not</u> re-labeled 10W-30 motor oil.

To the original poster, pick up three quarts of Honda MTF at your local Honda or Acura dealer.

 

Thanks

In the link, it says something about d/c the vss. Can I just use the fill plug hole for adding the new fluid?

Thanks

 

My tranny had a 3rd gear grind, put GM syncro mesh fricion modified in. No 3rd gear grind 3 years later.

Just fill it till it starts to seep out of the fill plug hole.

 

go to honda and get the new Honda MTF.

 

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Honda MTF is <u>not</u> re-labeled 10W-30 motor oil.

To the original poster, pick up three quarts of Honda MTF at your local Honda or Acura dealer. </TD></TR></TABLE>


the new fluid isnt...but the old is...and what were these b and d series brought up on....the old...i just refuse to pay more because of the brand name...ive never had any trans problems out of a honda and have always used 10w30

 

The Honda Fluid isn't all that expensive. It doesn't get changed often enough to add up to a huge amount anyway. Honda MTF is the way to go.

 

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In the link, it says something about d/c the vss. Can I just use the fill plug hole for adding the new fluid?

Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes you can...scroll down on that link and you'll see a flick of a tranny which shows you which screw is which....good luck...

 

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No, the old isn't either. Plus, as others have mentioned, transmission fluid changes are not very frequent and do not require a lot of fluid, so you aren't saving very much at all by going with regular motor oil. If you use motor oil, that's your choice, but it shouldn't be recommended to others when better options are available.