Everyone here seems to think(well most everyone) that GM syncromesh is the best, so I head over to the local dealer and they 1.dont stock it and 2.charge 15 bucks a quart??? I thought it was like 11 or 12, but 15?
They did have the regular stuff that isnt friction modified, so I left and went to autozone. They had PENZOIL syncromesh in a yellow tube that looked like it should have gear oil in it. Wasnt sure abou it so I didnt get it.
Then I remember reading about how mobil one synthetic is friction modified... Is there a reason that mobil one would not be a good choice to use in the tranny? The new MTF from honda for 94-and on is suposedly "part synthetic" and with people having such god luck with the full synthetic syncromesh, I just wonder why I havent heard of people using this or any other friction modified synthetic motor oil
heck, what about amsoil?

I am having trouble deciding what to get should I just use the honda and deal with rough syncros?

thanks sohc

 

i used to use mobil1 10w30 in my tranny
hen switchedto penzoil syncromesh....i like it a LOT.
smoother and quieter.

 

imo, if the honda stuff works for you use it. only if your synchros start giving you problems would i switch.

 

well, they are, which is why I am wondering if mobil one will smooth things out like the Gm stuff will...

 

use redline oil. it will cure your synchros right up

 

the pennzoil synchromesh (even though it's in a gear-oil looking container), is the same stuff that's in the GM bottle at the dealership. In fact, I think the Pennzoil bottle even references the GM part # on the bottle. You would know as soon as you opened it if it was gear oil. It would be thick as molassas and smell like ***...

And unless you have an LSD in your tranny(with clutch disks), i've read of great results with the regular(non-friction mod) Synchromesh.

I'd have to say it's safe to save 60% and buy it at Autozone. Not only safe, but smart too....

 

GM is worth it, at least cheaper than replacing all the syncro

"double clutch is your best friend"

 

Will Mobil one syn be bad then? because I just put it in last night... :D Thanks for all the replies...
sohc

 

as long as it's 10W30, it's in spec for what Honda recommends. all a matter of personal preference