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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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Default Manual tranny fluid....what do you guys recommend?

And where can I get them?

How many bottle/quarts?
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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:26 AM
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honda mtf 2.3ish its definitely 3 bottle a lil more then 2. if its not grinding i wouldnt go with gm syncromesh or any other fluid.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 07:34 AM
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Default Re: Manual tranny fluid....what do you guys recommend? (integraboi1010)

i personally prefer gm synchromesh. I first had mtf, wasnt bad, then tried redline mtl (was great at first, but then got real chitty), then i tried gm synchromesh, and now my car goes into all my gears like butter!
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Old May 18, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Default Re: Manual tranny fluid....what do you guys recommend? (iH8RICERZ)

Do you guys actually change your fluid as suggested (I forget what it is, every 30 or 60 K miles)? A friend of my dads had an older accord that was like a 94 in which he NEVER changed the tranny fluid. Then he decided to change it even though it shifted fine, and then it immedietly started grinding when shifting and no fluid could fix it....

I dont know if its one of those, leave it unless its broke, type of things...
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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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Every 15-30k it shoudl be changed. I wonder how many MTF threds there are already?????????? HONDA MTF.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:00 AM
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Every one of these threads that you look through is gonna be the same:

Honda MTF: Very good, relatively cheap...
GM Syncromesh Friction Modified: Slightly better, but expensive as f00k.

Depends on how much you wanna spend. But the senseless arguing goes for DAAAAAAAAAAYS. But waht it comes down to has been posted above.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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its hard to research on the gm syncromesh because their hasnt been any long term problems yet... but there are rumors saying that it gets rid of your syncros faster then normal if you run pure syncromesh. (im not sure if this is correct but heard this from someone) some mix honda mtf with syncromesh if they have the grinding problem and then some stick with honda mtf. im not sure im just throwing ideas not here to start ****. but i wouldnt put nothing except honda mtf unless it was grinding bad... do whatever u want to do. good luck
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Old May 18, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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id stay with honda mtf.......... i switched from redline and i think it shifts smoother.........
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Old May 18, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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GM Synchromesh ends friction problems.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xymox007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GM Synchromesh ends friction problems. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slooogsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">id stay with honda mtf.......... i switched from redline and i think it shifts smoother.........</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Devlins 91LS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the senseless arguing goes for DAAAAAAAAAAYS.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What'd i say?

Neither one of these posts say anything constructive, rather "i use this so you should too". If one of them said, "in my 93gsr i used mtf for 10k miles and developed a slight third gear grind, but then switched to syncromesh and it went away" WOULD make more sense

However, if you baby the shifter into gear MOST grindin will go away for a while...so there's still no constructive real life evidence.

Refer to my previous post
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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Default Re: Manual tranny fluid....what do you guys recommend? (integraboi1010)

10w30 or 10w40 of any oil
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Devlins 91LS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What'd i say?

Neither one of these posts say anything constructive</TD></TR></TABLE>

Number one reason why I hardly post anymore, guys like you. Wait, you're all of 18 years of age, now I understand.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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Royal Purple Synchromax


Modified by 94TEGSLEEPER at 6:27 AM 5/20/2004
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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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its royal purple synchromax
i picked some up the other day, ill try to change the fluid tomorrow, and ill post the results
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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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Honda MTF
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Old May 19, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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Honda MTF for the most part. But on certain transmissions (whether it be built with a specific LSD or one in a higher end car, say a S2000 or NSX), we use Motul Gear 300 75W90 gear oil. It's full synthetic and comes by the liter (2 liters is all you need for a Honda tranny). And in the S2000 or NSX, you do notice a difference over the Honda MTL with shifting and how smooth it feels afterwards. Only downside is the price, and being able to find it (we carry it) but at $10/liter (damn Frenchies), it's worth it IMO.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xymox007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Number one reason why I hardly post anymore, guys like you. Wait, you're all of 18 years of age, now I understand. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You're jsut upset that i pointed out that you stated nothing. The point that i'm 18 has absolutely nothing to do with what kind of transmission fluid works better
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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Devlins 91LS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You're jsut upset that i pointed out that you stated nothing. The point that i'm 18 has absolutely nothing to do with what kind of transmission fluid works better </TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry, I swore I'd never fall for a pimply-faced teen with a witty tongue and snappy come backs.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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Default Re: Manual tranny fluid....what do you guys recommend? (integraboi1010)

Srictly Honda MTF for me...
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xymox007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Sorry, I swore I'd never fall for a pimply-faced teen with a witty tongue and snappy come backs. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn. E-thug. :skurrrrrred:
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Old May 20, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Xymox007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Sorry, I swore I'd never fall for a pimply-faced teen with a witty tongue and snappy come backs. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought u said you dont post here anymore?
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