what kind of fluids do I need for my trans, im runnin an A1 teg tranny on a b16

 

The dealer may tell you that engine oil will work, just tell him to shut up and buy some of their manual transmission fluid. Others recommend GM synchromesh for those with gimpy synchros.

Janos

 

will some good syncromesh work fine like some lucus oil stuff?

 

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Janos</TD></TR></TABLE>


what?

regular engine oil is fine. dont listen to this guy.

 

use regular engine oil like 5w30 that's is what should be in there

 

well **** now im confused syncromesh or 5w30

 

10w30 or honda MTF

 

Modern engine oils have different formulations in them now than what they did years ago, and some of the additives in them may not be optimal for transmissions, such as the friciton modifiers and dispersant agents. I don't have the equipment to actually test the difference and give you an empirical result. But I can tell you that if Honda developed something specifically for your transmission, then you probably should use it. Also others, including me have noticed a postive difference when using Honda MTF compared to engine oil.

Also check this out, http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=301

If you want to use engine oil, feel free, I wont stop you. But don't complain if your transmission experiences adverse performance.

Janos

Edit: the GM synchromesh stuff is suggested for those that are experiencing some shifter notchiness because of synchros on their way out. It's kind of a bandaid soultion but one that does help reduce the problem until you can put the $$$ together for a rebuild or new tranny.

 

syncromesh is what people use as a bandiad when there trannys start to grind. but regular 5w30 or 10w30 is whats supposed to be in there.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Janos Lin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Modern engine oils have different formulations in them now than what they did years ago, and some of the additives in them may not be optimal for transmissions, such as the friciton modifiers and dispersant agents. I don't have the equipment to actually test the difference and give you an empirical result. But I can tell you that if Honda developed something specifically for your transmission, then you probably should use it. Also others, including me have noticed a postive difference when using Honda MTF compared to engine oil.

Also check this out, http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=301

If you want to use engine oil, feel free, I wont stop you. But don't complain if your transmission experiences adverse performance.

Janos

Edit: the GM synchromesh stuff is suggested for those that are experiencing some shifter notchiness because of synchros on their way out. It's kind of a bandaid soultion but one that does help reduce the problem until you can put the $$$ together for a rebuild or new tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I second the honda MTF, I wouldnt use engine oil. spend the extra couple bucks on the mtf for peace of mind.

 

5w30 is the wat to go!

 

oil hasnt changed that much since 88.. manuals say to use engine oil. thats what you should use. mtf is fine but costs more and isnt worth it.

 

1 qt Honda MTF + 1 qt GM synchromesh FTW

 

 

 

i always use honda mtf

 

Get some honda mtf..you dont need syncromesh unless you've got some mean grinds you're trying to cover up..

regular 10w30 motor oil works fine to