Tranny Oil for SOHC?

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Aug 29, 2002 | 11:24 PM

Hard2Find

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Tranny Oil for SOHC?

what kind of transmission OIL can i use to flush and fill my 92 VX stock transmission?

regular 10w-30?

Aug 29, 2002 | 11:27 PM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

Use Mobil 1...Its the best.

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:12 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (SiDESLiDE240)

Mobil 1 Synthetic?
i just want to go cheap for this motor, since it will be swapped out. Can i just use regular 10w30?

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:28 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

er to flush
just cheap 10w30
but only use Honda manual transmission fluid after the flush.

[Modified by KAMiN, 1:29 AM 8/30/2002]

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:29 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

yeah you could...But don't go cheap on your engine..spend a couple more dollars and get the good **** the first time..

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:40 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

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Mobil 1 Synthetic?
i just want to go cheap for this motor, since it will be swapped out. Can i just use regular 10w30?

if youre gonna go cheap then why'd you ask the question?

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:44 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (SiDESLiDE240)

They don't make Mobil 1 synthetic oil for HONDA trannys. Mobil 1 is GL-5 spec. It'll eat up your syncros and bushings. Hondas are supposed to run GL-4 lube only...

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Aug 30, 2002 | 12:44 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (iviZeRoCooLivi)

im running low on trans fluid right now, and since im doing the swap in less than a month, i'd rather not put "expensive" fluid in there. im posting this to verify if its OK to use 10w30

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:45 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

am i invisible
USE HONDA MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:48 AM

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...im posting this to verify if its OK to use 10w30...

Yes, it's okay to run 10W30 MOTOR oil in your tranny. Honda recommends it in emergencies, e.g. when nothing else is available. It'll work fine for YOUR needs. Everyone else, beware!

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:53 AM

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am i invisible...

Starved up attention, are we???

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:55 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (BlackDeuceCoupe)

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am i invisible...

Starved up attention, are we???

No im just saying
honda MTF is a blend of more than just motor oil SPECIFICALLY FOR HONDA TRANSMISSIONS
its the best.
dont be a cheapass its only a few more dollars.
get real honda MTF.

Aug 30, 2002 | 12:58 AM

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...spend a couple more dollars and get the good **** the first time...

Woo hoo! Do I get the post ***** award or what???

Anyway, to wrap this up - this is what I use and recommend. Don't even bother whith anything else...

MT-90 in the summer and MTL in the winter. Or, MTL year around if you don't live in Arizona...

Aug 30, 2002 | 01:09 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (BlackDeuceCoupe)

ok ill agree with you there
redline is good too.

Aug 30, 2002 | 01:12 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (KAMiN)

They actually sell Redline tranny oil at my Honda dealer now - that and Neo 7W. Very progressive of them, eh what???

Aug 30, 2002 | 04:24 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (BlackDeuceCoupe)

one and only, no replacement for the best MTF you can buy only $5 its not expensive

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A specially formulated transmission fluid that offers superior performance in comparision to motor oil. Developed specifically for Acura manual transmissions, it has a special blend of purified mineral base oil and chemical additives to provide smooth, consistent shifting performance under all driving conditions, over a wide temperature range.

Aug 30, 2002 | 04:28 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

If you're grinding a good remedy is to put Honda ATF instead of manual trans fluid.

Aug 30, 2002 | 04:28 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (Hard2Find)

don't use synthetics - they are too slippery and do not give your syncronizers a chance to do their job - I use 5W30 Castrol or Valvoline

Aug 30, 2002 | 05:03 AM

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don't use synthetics - they are too slippery and do not give your syncronizers a chance to do their job...

I've been running Red Line synthetic tranny lube in my ride for over 60,000 miles. How will I know when my syncros start working?!?!?!

Aug 30, 2002 | 05:06 AM

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one and only, no replacement for the best MTF you can buy only $5 ...

That's amazing! How do they sell the world's "best MTF" for only $5? Red Line is $8...

Aug 30, 2002 | 06:45 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (BlackDeuceCoupe)

Honda MTF is

.....

Ask most of the racers and they say it is fine....

Aug 30, 2002 | 09:56 PM

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Ask most of the racers and they say it is fine....

I just asked them and they said Red Line was better...

Sep 1, 2002 | 10:23 AM

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Re: Tranny Oil for SOHC? (BlackDeuceCoupe)

Well it really depends on the condtion of your tranny. If you have a shot syncro (like I do) then Redline will be a little too slick and cause more harm than good. I found that out after I put Redline in. So I opted for Dextron Automatic Trans fluid. Now it's very seldom when it grinds, I highly recomend it!