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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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The local parts guy tells me that my 1996 accord manual 5 spd takes 10-40 motoroil instead of gear lube. What came out smells like gear lube!!
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Just use Honda MTF from the dealership, tranny is 2 quarts IIRC.

The earlier models had motor oil in the manual, later models said MTF.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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I have noticed a difference with my shifts between using regular 10W30 or 10W40 oil and the Honda MTF. I have since then stuck with Honda MTF. I get way smoother shifts.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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^ Yep, it certainly is not going to hurt having the oil in there, but the MTF/ATF is meant for it.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Another vote for OEM fluid, it does make a difference, have seen it all over the net.
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