I looked at the crappy Chiltons book and they don't even have the word "transmission" in the index. incredible..... so what weight oil should I use in my 1995 del sol, 5sp trans? THANKS.

 

HONDA MTF

 

Honda MTF

 

no sorry, i'm not buying overpriced Honda oil. what weight oil should I use?

 

What oil did your Camaro use? You obviously know better.

 

$7 a liter gonna break the bank when you only need two?

 

from the owners manual for 1995 d15b7 civic lx SAE 10w-30 or 10w-40 sf or sg grade 1.9 us quart.
for automatic dextron 2 atf 2.9 quarts
you owe me, I had to go outside to the car to get the manual. its currently -4f outside. BBBBBBUUURRRRR

 

EXCELLENT... THANKS....

for the record... I don't use Harley oil in my Superglide either. 55K miles and it runs great, well except for the faulty design camchain tensioners but that's for another forum.

 

I would think 10-30 is too thick and 10-40 is too thin of an oil to use.. years back I had tried a few types but never worked right for the honda tranny just caused grinding gears or rough shifts, always ended back using Honda MTF which personally is "the best" to use..
Why would you not just spend $20 and be worry free for a few years instead?

 

In a few months, he will be making another thread why his transmission is acting up.

 

Exactly lol then drag his heels into Honda to grab the Proper fluid with his head hung low!

 

oh, please... what does the honda oil have that others do not?

 

11 proprietary herbs and spices.

But seriously, Honda MTF. Can't go wrong. The motor oil was a very old spec back when oil was SG rated before MTF was a thing. Then MFT arrived and Honda changed the guidance to use MTF and only motor oil in an emergency and now the guidance is MTF only.

Keeping in mind modern SN rated oils have almost zero of the high pressure lubricants of yesterday. Protecting the cats and environment or something.

 

I can never repay this debt. I hate the cold soooo much I moved to SW Florida. But it’s getting cold here too but nothing like where you are. Thanks again.

 

I used 10W-30 in my daily driver's transmission for years and it was OK. The current guidance is to use MTF - it should help synchros last longer and may resist breaking down better at elevated temps. I've used Honda MTF in my race car for a few years, but recently switched to Torco RTF.

 

I'm going with 10w40 . it's got to be better than what's in it after 150K miles. i MIGHT mix-in some Lucas trans-oil. I used that in my super-high milage T5 trans that I installed in my 62 C20. I drove it loaded beyond the max from TexAss to SW Florida without problems.