I'm trying to decide b/t honda or redline... I'd prefer to get synth, but I recall some people not liking it...

 

I don't like the MTL and run the 75W90 but I have a Quaife.

 

I don't like it either, at least not in Honda's. I put it in my 94 Prelude V-tec and it was too slippery. It made the grinding from my worn synchro in 5th gear even worse.

 

I spoke to the techs at Acura who I know pretty well.... Use ONLY the honda MTL. The others do not help at all. They will affect the syncros. Just an FYI.

 

i know, my opinion is that MTL sucks... used for about 3 months, then i started to feel my gears grinding

 

I"ve been using it for 6 months and no problems! I also used it in my 96LS w/ NO problems! I don't know what you're doing to your trannys to make them grind!

 

I've been using Redline MTL for about 3 years now. No problems what so ever. The MTL fixed a problem I had getting the car into first when the car was moving. It's much easier to do now.

FYI Honda MTL is a synthetic, so chances are the gains going to Redline would be small. I went with Redline just because I was trying to fix a problem.

 

We're talking about oil for a manual transmission, right? I went to FRANK ANCONA HONDA in Olathe, KS yesterday to get some Honda manual transmission oil. The kid at the counter said he just sells 5-30 engine oil for that purpose and there is no such thing as Honda MT oil anymore.

What's the scoop?

 

Yup

 

The "older" Hondas, including G2 Integra (90-94) called up 10W30 motor oil for the transmission.

The G3 Integra shop manual called up Honda MTL, but does say in a pinch motor oil can be used, however it should be replaced with MTL as soon as possible.

I would tend to believe Honda engineer when they say motor oil should be avoided in the newer manual transmissions.

 

Just changed mine... and you want to know what I used, and is working awesome... GM Synchomesh... designed for the big 6-speeds in the Vettes, etc.

GOOD STUFF!

 

no i just bought MTF from a honda dealer the other day. they had to order it for me too, so, that guy is a f4rking moron.

cannonman

[edit]yes its genuine honda mtf


[Modified by cannon_man, 6:00 PM 8/7/2001]

 

ive had Redline MTF in my teg for over 2 yrs and no probs,
also got rid of my 5th gear synchro grind
it is a little stiff tho in cold weather