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What gear oil for b16 transmission?

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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jdm b16 transmission.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Kalin, stfu, u dunno what ur talking about .

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by darkblackH2B &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jdm b16 transmission. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Some of the people on H-T will swear by Honda MTF or GM Syncromesh.

Most garages use regular motor oil and don't have problems.

Here's the code I go by:
If I'm expecting (planning to do it), I pick up Honda MTF, if I'm not (in the garage or helping somebody else, as the nearest Honda or GM dealer is like an hour away), regular oil works 100% well.

You shouldn't need to touch syncromesh, but if you want, you can use it without problems. Sometimes it gives you a little longer of a life when your 3rd gear syncro starts to take a ****.

It's honestly a matter of opinion unless ur chipping gears, then I say use syncromesh. Otherwise, oil is fine .

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PS: Don't use gear oil, if you're talking about what I think ur talking about (that 190w30 ****) then don't. You use regular oil, like Mobil1 10w30. Gear oil is way too thick.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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unnecessary...unless youre bandaid-ing a worn transmission.
Honda MTF is more than fine, 10w30 is fine as well.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Hmmm... Nah! syncro all day every day. my tranny still works for that soul reason. but yea, thats just my opinion. Im sure oil is fine, its OEM.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THC07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hmmm... Nah! syncro all day every day. my tranny still works for that soul reason. but yea, thats just my opinion. Im sure oil is fine, its OEM.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You still running ur H22 trans, or have you bought an H2B plate yet?

<FONT SIZE="-5">Cable trans ftw, don't tell the pple on H-T &gt;.&lt;</FONT>
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Amsoil mtf; it is very similar to the gm friction modified so it could also be seen as a bandaid for a worn transmission, however it meets and exceeds the requirements by many manufacturers Honda is one of them.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You still running ur H22 trans, or have you bought an H2B plate yet?

<FONT SIZE="-5">Cable trans ftw, don't tell the pple on H-T &gt;.&lt;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

that tranny was jacked when i first got the H. made it last a very long time with that "band-aid" but now its broke so im using a F series tranny, which sucks big time. turbo is all here, just waiting for some more parts.
H2B is gonna go on the hatch when i find a H longblock. all mounts and goodies NA build are in the shed.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THC07 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

that tranny was jacked when i first got the H. made it last a very long time with that "band-aid" but now its broke so im using a F series tranny, which sucks big time. turbo is all here, just waiting for some more parts.
H2B is gonna go on the hatch when i find a H longblock. all mounts and goodies NA build are in the shed. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, i still haven't decided if I'm going to bother with a mild swap for my car.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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i use only honda MTF it has never failed me...and yes synchromesh will help fix a messed up trans. though, i never found a reason use it on a good trans.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by freakasis &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i use only honda MTF it has never failed me...and yes synchromesh will help fix a messed up trans. though, i never found a reason use it on a good trans.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sometimes will help band-aid a trans, it won't fix anything, and it doesn't always work.
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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What do you guys think about Royal Purple?

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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Over rated and too expensive. but i have no experiences with it so i shouldnt say anything. maybe you should search a bit

EDIT, yea 75w-90 bad idea


Modified by THC07 at 8:47 AM 7/30/2008
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Do NOT use gear oil in your transmission......
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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10w30 works fine use syncromesh if you have a notchy or grinds in the transmission.
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