What transmission fluid are you using, and what sized engine? (Automatic)

I tried asking in the Problem & Fixes sub-board, but no responses

https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-cl-problems-fixes-71/tranny-fluid-745905/

Thanks!

 

Did this get moved?

 

I use Honda ATF, and only Honda ATF

 

X2 but bring your wallet, just a warning

 

Both Mobil 1, amsoil and Valvaline say they are ok to used in Honda transmissions. At 10 bucks a quart, and needing ten quarts to properly drain and fill three times, thats tooo much.

I was afraid I would get this answer

BTW thanks for moving the thread chris

 

What does our manual trannies need? Honda MTF?

 

no we can use Honda ATF also. plus there is no such thing as MTF

 

a lot of people on here use the GM Syncromesh

 

Was worth a shot :p

So ATF or GM syncromesh mk ty

 

Is anyone using Mobil 1 or Valvoline ATF?

 

I'd get GM Syncromesh. Honda tranny shit isn't really know for reliability...

 

Pennzoil Synchromesh

GM Synchromesh is over twice the price and is exactly the same stuff.

 

10W30 for my manual. Works like a charm

 

that's what i use..

 

Amsoil Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid on 3.0

 

Thanks - I was hoping you would chime in. I haven't seen you posting in a while. Where do you get your Amsoil in NoVA? Thoughts on Mobil 1 synthetic or Castrol Synthetic that say they can be used in Honda's?

 

I've been visiting the bimmer forums recently, trying to purchase the current M3. Not sure if I want to join the "can only buy the $20 BMW engine oil from dealer" club on that oil burning vehicle. Really wish Acura/Honda made an equivalent performance car.

I buy my fluid at Amsoil's website. Amsoil's discount for "preferred accounts" fairly generous and the account is free. Shipping is around $13. Since I usually buy engine and tranny fluid at the same time for both of my cars; it offsets the tax of local dealers.

I have only used Z1 and Amsoil ATF, but there are countless other folks who have used those (M1 ATF and Castrol Import ATF) on trannies on oil forums. I have yet to hear anything negative. Are you willing to be the guinea pig ...err... pioneer for the 1G CLs?

 

Um, Really?



Don't use the ATF in a manual trans. There are better alternatives.

I use Valvoline Maxlife in my '99 3.0. Works great and has a 65 degree higher flashpoint than Honda ATF-Z1 as well as a synthetic base stock for only $4 a quart.

 

well thats a first.

 

Not yet - But the longer I weight, I might. I'm thinking about leaving it alone, dont fix whats not broken, even though the fluid is filthy.

 

No, they've been sellin that shit for years

 

i ment for me.

 

I only used Redline ATF in my 3.0, the shifts were quicker, and smoother compared to cheaper ATF.

I would use cheap ATF to flush out my tranny, which consisted of having to drive it around for X miles as well to criculate the fluid that was in the torque convertor. So by doing so, you will feel the difference between the cheap ATF, and the better ATF in the end.



Johnathon, manual transmissions use gear oil, so when people ask for fluid in their manual transmissions, gear oil is the most common terminology used. But every once in awhile you'll come across a product that simply calls it, MTF.

 

If you haven't been changing the ATF regularly already when it's supposed to be changed, then you might come across issues soon after changing it. Sometimes that filthy fluid is what's holding the clutch packs together. So it wouldn't be surprising to notice your tranny slip after flushing out the bad fluid. Just wanted to throw that out there.

 

hmmm. something new i just learned today. btw. hit me up on my cell. lol