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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Default Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good?

anyone ever use it?
how much better is mtf?

also do you need to add anything to the fluid for the lsd
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (Buckshot)

I use it and its great.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (black2001gsr)

mobil 1 is a GL-5 spec. transmission fluid whereas your honda transmisson calls for a GL-4 spec. transmission fluid.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (ejprimo)

I remember Mobile 1's disclaimer on their gear oil saying it should not be used in transmissions that can use motor oil like our trannies. A couple years ago before the Honda MTF, Honda recommended motor oil.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (SurferX)

i was wondering the same thing, was gonna do a fluid flush on the weekend. The guy at the parts store said to stick w/oem Honda fluid.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (tie par)

how much is the honda fluid?
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (Buckshot)

how much is the honda fluid?
~$3 a quart, (yes i know prices will vary) well worth it

Edit: for a ITR you need to buy 3 quarts, you'll only use 2 and some change


[Modified by 98itR484, 11:27 PM 4/1/2003]
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (Buckshot)

Honda recommends Honda MTF. Synthetic is formulated for the engine, not the transmission!
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: Is mobil 1 tranny fluid any good? (Buckshot)

Why play games? Just use Honda MTF!!!!! I tried a synthetic, got 5th gear synchro grind. Drained and replaced with Honda MTF, the grind is completely gone, use 3 quarts.
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