Tranny Fluid Change... Not heavy enough?

AK47 Performance · 06-27-2009, 10:19 PM

I was experiencing problems with my transmission going into 2nd gear with 20k miles on it so i decided to change to synthetic fluid. It seemed to help others with their 3rd gear problems. Anyway, i got AMSOIL 5W-30 Syncromesh manual transmission fluid and put it in. The trans felt liquid smooth for the first 200 or so miles. No grinding issues with 2nd. After a while, it started feeling sloppy when shifting again. It feels like the syncros are not working correctly. Do you guys think its a possibility that the fluid is just too light? It might have thinned out even more after driving it alot. I put 70 miles on my car every day, i'm sick of my tranny acting up for no apparent reason. Suggestions?

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Update:

I took it to the Honda dealer last week and surprisingly, they agreed to 'fix' the transmission under warranty!

He said i have to pay a $200 deductible, but that covers everything. He said they are going to rebuild it and seemed very calm and confident about what the issue was. I'll let everyone know how it goes, im taking it in next monday.

***Zeuceone*** · 06-27-2009, 10:23 PM

amsoil is not any good. go with gm synchromesh friction modified works great. never had any problems with it.

AK47 Performance · 06-27-2009, 10:25 PM

Where can i pick some up? And does it only come in one weight? Im too lazy to go look in my manual but i think they suggest 10W-40?

***Zeuceone*** · 06-27-2009, 10:26 PM

10w-40 is to thick for the tranny and it will pop out in gears. you can buy it at any GM dealer. ask for the friction modified stuff.

si.twin.06 · 06-27-2009, 10:31 PM

ive never had a problem with my amsoil mtf. its been about 4 months now.

***airportguy770*** · 06-27-2009, 10:31 PM

I have 98K, and I've used Amsoil for 88K of those miles. Works great, don't have any issues.

AK47 Performance · 06-27-2009, 11:38 PM

What weight did you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by airportguy770

I have 98K, and I've used Amsoil for 88K of those miles. Works great, don't have any issues.

***airportguy770*** · 06-28-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak47 performance

what weight did you use?

5w-30

**Nomar06** · 06-28-2009, 10:15 AM

no issues with my Amsoil....

**GeezerSi** · 06-28-2009, 12:17 PM

Love mine!

AK47 Performance · 06-28-2009, 03:05 PM

Well what would explain my AMSOIL losing its like-a-bility after like 500 miles?

***sh33t_0f_p4p3r*** · 06-28-2009, 03:10 PM

ive changed my traanny oil twice now at 64k miles, both times with amsoil, i have no problems with my tranny

***crazycurt84*** · 06-28-2009, 03:19 PM

have had amsoil for 13,000K miles know...no problems yet

B1ackcracker · 06-29-2009, 01:20 PM

where can you get this? How much does it normally run?

***airportguy770*** · 06-29-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1ackcracker

where can you get this? How much does it normally run?

https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspx

AK47 Performance · 06-30-2009, 04:29 AM

damn you thread jackers wanting amsoil... lol. I have had a BAD experience with amsoil and tomorrow im switching to syncromesh. I will post everyone on any changes!

AK47 Performance · 06-30-2009, 12:10 PM

UPDATE:

Put in the GM Syncromesh w/ Friction Modifier today and WOW! To the AMSOIL guys, keep standing by your product if you like but from now on I'm buying the GM stuff. Feels worlds better going into 2nd... The difference is night and day. I had a chance to race a Trailblazer SS from a 1st gear roll and i pulled on him through 4th

.... I was very surprised, those are 14 flat trucks...

Zeuceone, thank you for the suggestion!

Nighthawk07 · 07-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK47 Performance

UPDATE:

Put in the GM Syncromesh w/ Friction Modifier today and WOW! To the AMSOIL guys, keep standing by your product if you like but from now on I'm buying the GM stuff. Feels worlds better going into 2nd... The difference is night and day. I had a chance to race a Trailblazer SS from a 1st gear roll and i pulled on him through 4th

.... I was very surprised, those are 14 flat trucks...

Zeuceone, thank you for the suggestion!

yes, because changing your transmission fluid had everything to do with the outcome of that race.

AK47 Performance · 07-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Oh boy, i knew this forum would have its share of know-it-alls. So you know how important gear changes are in a race... With the shitty amsoil my 1-2 shift had to be babied so about 1- 2 seconds? Think about it... The difference between n/a and a 75 shot. Seriously, lose the retard comments man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk07

yes, because changing your transmission fluid had everything to do with the outcome of that race.

***msjwild3*** · 07-01-2009, 05:06 PM

No race related stuff allowed unless its on the track.

06-27-2009, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 125 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tranny Fluid Change... Not heavy enough? UPDATE: HONDA SUCKS AT REBUILDING TRANS I was experiencing problems with my transmission going into 2nd gear with 20k miles on it so i decided to change to synthetic fluid. It seemed to help others with their 3rd gear problems. Anyway, i got AMSOIL 5W-30 Syncromesh manual transmission fluid and put it in. The trans felt liquid smooth for the first 200 or so miles. No grinding issues with 2nd. After a while, it started feeling sloppy when shifting again. It feels like the syncros are not working correctly. Do you guys think its a possibility that the fluid is just too light? It might have thinned out even more after driving it alot. I put 70 miles on my car every day, i'm sick of my tranny acting up for no apparent reason. Suggestions? --------------------------------------------------- Update: I took it to the Honda dealer last week and surprisingly, they agreed to 'fix' the transmission under warranty! He said i have to pay a $200 deductible, but that covers everything. He said they are going to rebuild it and seemed very calm and confident about what the issue was. I'll let everyone know how it goes, im taking it in next monday. Last edited by AK47 Performance; 08-31-2009 at 10:08 PM.

06-27-2009, 10:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
*airportguy770* Ludicrous Speed! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 26 Posts: 11,842 Dave iTrader: 19 / 100%	I have 98K, and I've used Amsoil for 88K of those miles. Works great, don't have any issues. __________________

06-28-2009, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nomar06 Rickeh™ iz hella PRDM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 28 Posts: 37,946 iTrader: 16 / 100%	no issues with my Amsoil.... __________________

06-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
GeezerSi Hidy Ho Neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24,247 -> Ken iTrader: 8 / 100%	Love mine! __________________

06-28-2009, 03:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
*sh33t_0f_p4p3r* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 5,841 Tobie iTrader: 2 / 100%	ive changed my traanny oil twice now at 64k miles, both times with amsoil, i have no problems with my tranny __________________

06-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 125 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	Where can i pick some up? And does it only come in one weight? Im too lazy to go look in my manual but i think they suggest 10W-40?

06-27-2009, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
si.twin.06 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,002 Kory iTrader: 0 / 0%	ive never had a problem with my amsoil mtf. its been about 4 months now.

06-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 125 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well what would explain my AMSOIL losing its like-a-bility after like 500 miles?

06-28-2009, 03:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
*crazycurt84* VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Age: 25 Posts: 829 mike aka:shakes iTrader: 5 / 100%	have had amsoil for 13,000K miles know...no problems yet __________________ injen cai, vibrant header w/hfc, vibrant catback, p2r tbs tbgx2 img, nst pk, ingalls etd, hfp suspension, hfp rims, cleared heads/tails

06-29-2009, 01:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
B1ackcracker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	where can you get this? How much does it normally run?

06-30-2009, 04:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 125 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn you thread jackers wanting amsoil... lol. I have had a BAD experience with amsoil and tomorrow im switching to syncromesh. I will post everyone on any changes!

06-30-2009, 12:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
AK47 Performance Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit, Mi Posts: 125 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	UPDATE: Put in the GM Syncromesh w/ Friction Modifier today and WOW! To the AMSOIL guys, keep standing by your product if you like but from now on I'm buying the GM stuff. Feels worlds better going into 2nd... The difference is night and day. I had a chance to race a Trailblazer SS from a 1st gear roll and i pulled on him through 4th.... I was very surprised, those are 14 flat trucks... Zeuceone, thank you for the suggestion!

07-01-2009, 05:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
*msjwild3* 8th Civic Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 21 Posts: 3,187 Ryan iTrader: 2 / 100%	No race related stuff allowed unless its on the track.

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