piggydog

car shifts fine and I live in a warm socal (are these hard 3rd gear shifts mostly in cold weather places?)

Do I go with gm synchromesh friction modified or the new improved honda MT fluid? does the tranny take 3 quarts?

SouthernBoy

If you are not having any problems (like most I would bet), then it's pretty much a judgement call.. may wish to go with the "new improved" Honda fluid. I never had any problems either, but I have used the GMSFM fluid with both of my drain and fills.

Your manual doesn't take 3 quarts. I takes 2.3 quarts (2 quarts, 10 ounces) for a drain and fill, or 2.6 quarts for a dry fill. You would, of course be doing a draing and fill.

Lastly, those who have had the infamous 3rd gear problems have lived all over the country, so weather doesn't seem to be a real factor there.

94eg!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! If it's time to change the fluid, use the OEM Honda stuff. GM fluid is VERY expensive. I wouldn't bother trying it unless your having a synchro problem...

KaMLuNg

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pearlite TL

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i didnt have problems but hell i went ahead and had it changed under warranty

JwongTLS

Do ittttttttttttt


before its too late



as in damage has alrready been done

piggydog

the gm stuff?

Mattgtp

The new Honda fluid worked fine in mine, I don't have the 3rd gear problem just a little hard to shift into when its below freezing but once its warm its good to go

JwongTLS

yes sirr

I myself have done this at 28k and feels like i got a new tranny

my 3rd gear use to pop out alot

phee

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i have no problems with my tranny. of course its always had the new fluid in it (the improved honda stuff)

Hi speed

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Use the GM stuff it is worth the extra money. I paid $12 a quart 4 months ago. I have never had any 3rd gear problem, but car shifts perfectly.