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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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I have a d17a2 with like 17k miles. I heard synchromesh does wonders for the transmission in terms of smooth shifting, eliminating grinding, etc. I have heard that the GM brand is the same as the Pennzoil - i have also heard the opposite, that u cannot use GM in non-GM products. Should I use synchromesh period? If so, is it alright to use GM brand?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: to synchromesh or not? (civickid03)

it's good stuff, i'd recomend it if it wanst for the price, but if you can stand $60 tranny fluid changes go for it
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Default Re: to synchromesh or not? (Sideout)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sideout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's good stuff, i'd recomend it if it wanst for the price, but if you can stand $60 tranny fluid changes go for it </TD></TR></TABLE>

So when did they start costing 30.00 a bottle
My tranny takes 2 quarts and its 6.99 for a quart
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Default Re: to synchromesh or not? (Usdmdc2)

gm synchro is pretty expensive, i paid close to $50, for 3 quarts of the friction modified stuff.
B-series tranny's take about 2.5 quarts so you have to buy 3.
But anyways..best shifting honda tranny i've ever felt
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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i dont get it, i live in the Car Capital of the world and GM products cost more here i hate michigan
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Default Re: to synchromesh or not? (Sideout)

i just bought some, it was $27.32 with tax for 3 quarts, gets rid of unwanted grings (most of them)
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Unless you have slight grinding, then I would stay with Honda MTF. When you do start to grind, look into the GM Synchromesh. I don't know where these people are getting these outrageous price claims, but I got 3 quarts of GM Synchromes Friction Modified (don't use the friction modified unless you have an LSD) for under $30, and it's not exactly like changing tranny fluid takes any special skills or anything.
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 06:23 AM
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Whats so bad about using GM Synchromesh Modified Friction for a Non- LSD?
I've bought some GM Synchromesh (normal) stuff and got rid of (some) grinds.
I still do get high reving grinds on 3rd gear. Also still get reverse grinds all teh time. Would you consider me getting the Friction stuff?
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