My S4C lsd tranny has a slight grind at higher rpms when shifting into 3rd. I'm going to change the fluid this weekend. Is there any specific fluid I need for an lsd trans? My 2 choices were either Honda MTF or GM/ pennzoil synchromesh. Any advice?

Also, if anyone could tell me the fluid capacity that'd be great too

 

I think u need 2l (i was told all b series trannys need 1.9l).

About the grind, i think the synchro needs to be replaced

 

Pick up two liters and you'll be good. GM syncromesh is great stuff, I've used it in all my manual vehicles.

The OEM fluid is good too.

 

the new oem fluid FTW

 

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Synchromesh isn't going to cure worn teeth on a synchro. It might be easier for worn teeth to cut through, but you still haven't addressed the issue correctly. I would use nothing else other then Honda MTF. If the grind is still there after a fluid change (which it most likely will be) then its time to change the synchro.

 

Alright. Well I plan on fixing it this winter but was hoping that changing the fluid would help a bit till then. I'll change it anyways. Thanks for the replies everyone

 

B16 trannies take 2.3 quarts last time i did mine...

 

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yep. you just have to drain it all the way. I pull the plug, go make some 'za and watch TV or do whatever else for 2 hours ...maybe hit up some internet ****....

 

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No, but I'd recommend Redline MTL.

 

I'd suggest otherwise.......

 

cant go wrong with HONDA MTF

 

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Why's that?

 

Redline MTL likes to breakdown the plastic bearing cages, this leads to failure.

 

Is this speculation or is there evidence of this?

 

acura has their own version with synchromesh in it to help with the problems that the rsx's where having. I put it in my old da gsr that was starting to grind and it fixed it. Or at least quited it down a lot.

 

i used honda mtf no grinds gonna change my fluid this week again

 

i used 10w-30 and i grinded 3rd, dropped that for the new honda mtf last week and the trans feels brand new. its a pretty awesome feeling when youre 15 year old trans feels brand new