Right tranny fluid

[leonphelpss11]

I'm planning on changing my tranny fluid tomorrow morning, just want to make sure that I have the rest stuff, can you guys tell me if it is

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[leonphelpss11]

Cmon, can someone please tell me if that is the right one... My shift from 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd is grindy..


Thanks all for any kind of help.. lol its a simple yes or no though

[inyong1988]

I would use New honda Manual transmission fluid

[distrbd]

I would not use it unless I'm positive,wait until you get more info..
I've heard Amzoil MTF is the best for solving your gear grinding problem.

[fiji06si13]

Originally Posted by inyong1988

I would use New honda Manual transmission fluid

This is the way to go honda MTF is thin like engine oil plus some Si's are overfilled from the factory...... if you use anything thicker like gear oil it could cause shift problems in the winter and damage bearings or even worse break a shift fork like my friend did.

[k20z3civic]

Use this stuff and only this stuff. You could go get the green label "new" Honda MTF at the dealer. But if I were you I'd upgrade to the Amsoil. Take that Pennzoil back.

[leonphelpss11]

The problem is that I cannot find Amsoil anywhere here in like Autozone or whatnot.. This is the only thing I can really find, so I just want to make sure I have the right stuff, if not, I'll just order that Amsoil off the Inet.. Can anyone with a 8th gen SI that has changed their fluid tell me which one to get!!!

[televascular]

You will not find Amsoil at local auto stores. It is independently distributed, so you have to buy it from an authorized dealer or the official site.

I'm going to assume you have an FG2. The Pennzoil you have will be just fine, since the synchromesh type will allow the brass synchros to "catch" gears. However, know that Amsoil (or even Honda Z-1) is a superior product. The Amsoil Synchromesh MTF is the best, mostly because it is uses 100% PAO base stock.

If you can't return it, I'd say use the Pennzoil for the sake of convenience. It won't hurt your tranny if that's what you're wondering. But if I were using it, i'd change it out for Amsoil within 20,000 miles. Good luck!

[Zeuceone]

you can go to your loval gm dealer and purchase gm synchromesh friction modified from them. it works great.

[pinchycm]

Originally Posted by fiji06si13

This is the way to go honda MTF is thin like engine oil plus some Si's are overfilled from the factory...... if you use anything thicker like gear oil it could cause shift problems in the winter and damage bearings or even worse break a shift fork like my friend did.

The Honda MTF isn't the way to go. I had it done last week and it still pops out. I thought that it was maybe a bit more bearable, but it popped out twice yesterday, and 2nd gear is just as hard to get into. Honda's getting a call tomorrow.

[Zeuceone]

many people have said the same thing as you.^ it works for awhile but thats just because its new mtf in the tranny.

[k20z3civic]

That GM syncromesh and that pennzoil stuff is all Gear Lube. That is NOT what we put in our trannys... that stuff is like 75w-90. We want 5w-30. Amsoil has just came out with a 5w-30 tranny fluid with the modifiers for tranny's and there syncro's. Don't waist your time and money... Order the Amsoil!

[units42]

I used the royal purple synchrotech and i havent had one problem. Now ive had the car for 6 months and only have 2k on it but its benn almost all on the royal purple. You can also buy it at pep boys o its easy to find

[leonphelpss11]

I have a fa5, the 07 civic si sedan, but thanks for all the help, im ordering 5w-30 amsoil mtf tonight

How many quarts do I order also, thanks

[inyong1988]

heres my question. when do I have to change manual transmission fluid? my car is 16 months old, and have 17.7k miles

[Zeuceone]

buy two quarts. you wont need it all.

[televascular]

That Pennzoil fluid that is pictured earlier in the thread is NOT gear oil. It is synchromesh transaxle fluid. Read the fine print.

MTF viscosity is not measured on the same scale as engine oil. 5W-30 MTF is NOT the same viscosity as 5W-30 oil! It actually comes out to be around 75W-85. Check your facts.

[Zeuceone]

good stuff..^

[M. F. Ruckus]

Originally Posted by televascular

MTF viscosity is not measured on the same scale as engine oil. 5W-30 MTF is NOT the same viscosity as 5W-30 oil! It actually comes out to be around 75W-85. Check your facts.

Then why do they have these two different kinds???

[leonphelpss11]

Holy shit, I'm all confused now... I have no idea what the hell to order.. Can someone that actually has changed their own MTF oil tell me what to get!!!!!