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Apr 27, 2010 | 07:37 AM

Arnor EK4

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B16a2 gearbox

Hi guys, I was wondering what oil people recommend for b16a2 gearbox ?

Honda recommends 10W-40 motor oil on the gearbox, I was wondering if someone has found something better for thoose gearboxes ?

thanks

Apr 27, 2010 | 07:51 AM

gibsanez

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

Honda MTF worked fine for me

Apr 27, 2010 | 11:10 AM

Red_Army

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

i use redline. i imagine i had honda MTF in it before the previous owner always took it to a dealer.

they both work fine. personal preference i guess.

Apr 27, 2010 | 05:12 PM

b20hatchek

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

Motul motylGear 10w40 or Motul gear 75w140

May 2, 2010 | 11:28 AM

Arnor EK4

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

I'm going to try the MTF.. thanks guys

May 2, 2010 | 12:09 PM

itsnotfast

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

I would say Honda MTF but the next best thing would be Syncromesh.

May 2, 2010 | 03:00 PM

300whpej

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Re: B16a2 gearbox

the new manuals actually recommend honda mtf, the new formula they came out with in 2009 is supposed to be just as good if not better than syncromesh. just a fyi