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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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i tried to search guys but didnt come up with a straight answer..i have a 1995 honda accord dx 4 cylinder non vtec five speed, i just need to know what kind of tranny fluid to use and how many quarts?...thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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i would only use honda trans fluid. just og to your local dealer and ask for it in the parts department. i can't remeber how many quarts it holds though
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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yeep go honda but yea u need 4 quarts
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Honda ATF or MTF only depending upon auto or manual
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I think he says that he has a 5spd. You use Honda MTF. You can use regular 10W30 Motor oil as well. I used that for a while, but I changed to Honda MTF when I changed my clutch.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Friction modified Syncromesh... Only the GM ****, NOT ANY other.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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go wit honda atf cuz it will act up after a while if u use sum 10w bull ****
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AR-cb7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeep go honda but yea u need 4 quarts</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AR-cb7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go wit honda atf cuz it will act up after a while if u use sum 10w bull **** </TD></TR></TABLE>

what are you talking about???

4 quarts?? try only 2 qts.

ATF in a manual transmission, no... yes you can use 10w-30 in a manaul transmission though I prefer to use Honda MTF. Also, like stated above, some use GM syncromesh. I believe Honda also came out with their own version of syncromesh which you could use as well.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Ya know what else I had REALLY good luck with was straight 10-30 Royal purple..... Shifted smooth as silk
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Buy Honda manual tranmission fluid, you can get it from your local dealer for $5.90 per quart. You either need two, or just over two, quarts - just buy three and keep the receipt in case you don't need to tap into the third bottle.

You can also buy it online for around $4.50 per quart plus shipping if you don't have a honda dealer nearby. One site would be http://www.handa-accessories.com (on that site you can't select a '95 Camry - just choose a '98 and you'll see the manual transmission fluid under maintenance items).
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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back before honda came out with tranny fluid they did use motor oil. and at the least use MTF. all though most dealers have gone with the newer version that has the syncromesh like additive. not all are carrying the newer version. it took mine like a year or so to carry it vs one in San Antonio or Cali, they had it like a year before that. its the one in the green bottle. i don't remember the part number though. it has solved a lot of peoples grinding problems and getting into gear problems.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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thanks alot for the replies.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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some honda dealer in us got the Honda MTF II
its semi syn & Made in Japan
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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btw here is the Honda MTF III (i don't think any dealer in US have them yet)







I found these pics from egay
the Item number is 130206221989
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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so that's the semi synch?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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I know the MTF II is semi synch
but not sure about the MTF III
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by flight50 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it has solved a lot of peoples grinding problems and getting into gear problems.</TD></TR></TABLE>

would using castrol full syntec 10w30 motor oil be good?? would it lead to any grindin or gettin into gear probs??? im kinda goin through the same thing
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oo_phuong &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

would using castrol full syntec 10w30 motor oil be good?? would it lead to any grindin or gettin into gear probs??? im kinda goin through the same thing</TD></TR></TABLE>
dont use motor oil. why would you use it if honda has made dedicated tranny fluid? come on logic folks.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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yeah but maybe they didnt think we would find a better substance?
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TOO MUCH TORQUE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dont use motor oil. why would you use it if honda has made dedicated tranny fluid? come on logic folks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well not everyone know bout that, if you go to autozone, they'll say 10w30 motor oil for mt, well atleast for me thats what they said
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TOO MUCH TORQUE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont use motor oil. why would you use it if honda has made dedicated tranny fluid? come on logic folks. </TD></TR></TABLE>

logic tells me to look in the service manual and see what they list. So do that and let me know...
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TOO MUCH TORQUE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
dont use motor oil. why would you use it if honda has made dedicated tranny fluid? come on logic folks. </TD></TR></TABLE>


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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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if you want to use motor oil for your tranny, be my guess, im not stopping you

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TouringAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

logic tells me to look in the service manual and see what they list. So do that and let me know...</TD></TR></TABLE>
the manual says to use honda mtf or use motor oil if absolutely necessary, but change it out asap.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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what manual are you looking at? Haynes/Chiltons or Helm/factory? Because I don't see anything about if absolute necessary or changing out asap.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TOO MUCH TORQUE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
if you want to use motor oil for your tranny, be my guess, im not stopping you
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I have....

Royal purple 10-30... Making over 600WHP... No issues (with the oil or failure due to it).


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