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98 Honda Civic EX Manual - Type of trans fluid?

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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Default 98 Honda Civic EX Manual - Type of trans fluid?
I called my local dealer and they told me I could use 10W30 in my manual transmission. This sound right? Is it ok to use synthetic?
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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i used genuine Honda MTF
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Default Re: 98 Honda Civic EX Manual - Type of trans fluid?
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I called my local dealer and they told me I could use 10W30 in my manual transmission. This sound right? Is it ok to use synthetic?
yup, 10w30. i wouldn't use synthetic.

i would use either honda MTF or GM synchromesh (i've heard great things about this)
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 92lxsleeper
yup, 10w30. i wouldn't use synthetic.

i would use either honda MTF or GM synchromesh (i've heard great things about this)
Is there a special additive in the MTF that doesn't exist in standard 10w30? Why not use synthetic?
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