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Old 06-27-2009, 10:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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?

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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.

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Old 06-27-2009, 10:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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amsoil is not any good. go with gm synchromesh friction modified works great. never had any problems with it.
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Old 06-27-2009, 10:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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?
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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.
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ive never had a problem with my amsoil mtf. its been about 4 months now.
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Old 06-27-2009, 10:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have 98K, and I've used Amsoil for 88K of those miles. Works great, don't have any issues.
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Old 06-27-2009, 11:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
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What weight did you use?

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I have 98K, and I've used Amsoil for 88K of those miles. Works great, don't have any issues.
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what weight did you use?
5w-30
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:15 AM   #9 (permalink)
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no issues with my Amsoil....
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Old 06-28-2009, 03:05 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Well what would explain my AMSOIL losing its like-a-bility after like 500 miles?
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ive changed my traanny oil twice now at 64k miles, both times with amsoil, i have no problems with my tranny
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have had amsoil for 13,000K miles know...no problems yet
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where can you get this? How much does it normally run?
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where can you get this? How much does it normally run?
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/mtf.aspx
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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!
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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...

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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.
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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.

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yes, because changing your transmission fluid had everything to do with the outcome of that race.
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:06 PM   #20 (permalink)
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