Hi,

I know there is information on this but what can be substituted for the syncromesh tranny fluid for a 2006 mt?
I cant find the GM so what do people use nowadays, I dont want to have the tranny taken out to rebuild the 3rd gear.

Thanks Folks

 

Find a GM dealer and get the GM stuff if or buy some of it online. Don't waste your time or money on anything else.

 

+1.

 

It sounds like you're in the same boat I was in...I could not find the GM stuff for the life of me. So I got the AC Delco stuff instead. After reading several threads on AZine, it sounds like the AC Delco stuff is the same as the GM fluid. I went to the AC Delco website, got the product code and looked up local retailers. I called around until someone could order it in for me.

(The Part # is 10-4014 88900399)

 

doink.

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...D&ProdID=41510

I was a little skeptical, but I've found this stuff is deservedly raved about by many on here.

 

When I had a Eclipse GST, I used Penzoil Synchromesh. It had the same product code as GM Synchromesh too. Could be found in any autozone or pepboys.

 

I saw the GM Synchromesh stuff at PepBoys as well, but it was NOT the Friction Modified formula. Big difference.

 

Look around people have found it online for $11-14 per quart shipped.

 

..................oh

 

ok thanks everyone sounds good I will try pace Chessie, the local Gnm dealers here I checked tell me it was discontinued or dont have any in stock.

 

I just picked up some at the local Chevy dealer. They asked me what car it was for and I told them a Honda. They looked at me funny and went into the back and came out with it.

I originally had gotten mine from Pace and it was cheaper. I was too impatient this time.

 

Go here: GMPartsOnline.net. It's $8.83 a quart, plus shipping.

 

12377916 correct part #?

 

So, since I didn't have this information earlier (my fault) will I be ok using the AC Delco stuff? I have read that it's the same thing, friction modified and everything.

 

I got mine from a local dealership for around $12 a quart. The first dealer I called didn't have any in stock but they were able to tell me which dealerships had it. I would try calling another GM (Chevy preferably) dealer and see if they can at least track some down for you if they don't have it in stock.

I can't vouch for the AC Delco version but I believe Redline or Amsoil would be good alternatives if you can't find the GM Synchromesh Friction Modified.

 

Yeah it looks like gmautoparts has the price. I went to a buick and cadillac dealership clueless

 

Yep, that's the right #. I meant to put that in my post.

 

yes, after researching a bit, that is the correct #.
Also, I ordered 3 quarts. transmission only needs 2.3 quarts.

 

I read a thread where someone compared the Amsoil stuff directly with the GMSMFM and said that the Amsoil could not even compare...

I guess I just hope the AC Delco stuff really is the same, b/c I don't feel like buying 3 more quarts of tranny fluid.

 

Nice find, that's a great price!!

 

+1...twice the price as I posted from Pace. IIRC, occasionally Pace puts it on sale for around $12/qt. and throws in free shipping, but I haven't seen it lately. Hopefully I'll remember that site in a few years, next time I should need it.

 

Until you add shipping.
.
.

 

Here's the best price at $9.84/qt. Plus shipping is pretty cheap and they have a very easy price quote when you add to cart.... :P

http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm...-12377916.html

 

Huh? Shipping is only $8.

Comes out to $11.50/qt for 3 quarts or $10.43/qt for 5 quarts.

Still the cheapest price I've seen yet.

 

Doesn't beat the link posted earlier by danny25 ($8.83) and their shipping is more (not by much, but more).

But good finds from both of you. Thanks for the links!!

 

Hey bro, since noone else is responding to your posts i fig'd id research it a lil for ya...

Synchromesh w/ 5% Friction Modifier
GM Synchromesh with 5% Friction Modifier = GM 12377916
ACDelco Synchromesh with Friction Modifier = Part 10-4014 (88900399)

Found here, post #11: http://www.b15sentra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73963

Hope this helps!!

 

Sweet man, thanks for the research! I guess I'm good to go.