Amsoil MTF

thabends · 02-28-2008, 10:22 AM

So I've been thinking about replacing my MTF with Amsoil. I don't have any problems (yet), but I just want to take the most care I can. I've done plenty of searching and found this stuff to be preffered. I see that people love the way it shifts with it, but my question is, is it better for the transmission life as well? Also, can the dealer tell that you're not using Honda MTF and will they deny tranny warranty if it's not Honda MTF?

GlxyGry06Si · 02-28-2008, 10:25 AM

good questions. i am using amsoil and love it. i know that does not help you tho.

jeremy0203 · 02-28-2008, 10:27 AM

cant wait for my skunk2 magnetic drain bolts to get here so i can change my oil and tranny fluid... mobil 1 EP w/amsoil filter and amsoil synchromesh tranny fluid woohoo

thabends · 02-28-2008, 10:30 AM

Well I'm super paranoid about my tranny now. I don't want to drive my Si for fear the transmission will fall apart. I beat the hell out of my EP3 for 40,000+ miles and never had a problem (dumb, i know). I even ground gears a dozen times (2nd mainly). But, I had my first grind (a fairly bad one) in the FA5 yesterday (1st-2nd) and now I'm worried my tranny is going to crap out. Is there a MTF that is better for the life of the tranny.

GlxyGry06Si · 02-28-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremy0203

cant wait for my skunk2 magnetic drain bolts to get here so i can change my oil and tranny fluid... mobil 1 EP w/amsoil filter and amsoil synchromesh tranny fluid woohoo

thats what i did about a month ago. im running rp in the motor tho with a s2k filter.

splatterson · 02-28-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thabends

Also, can the dealer tell that you're not using Honda MTF and will they deny tranny warranty if it's not Honda MTF?

Dealer shouldn't void any warranty, at least I hope not. My dealer, at the suggestion of Honda Tech in Cali, replaced my MTF with the GM Synchromesh. Shifts like butter ever since then.

User_name: · 02-28-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thabends

Well I'm super paranoid about my tranny now. I don't want to drive my Si for fear the transmission will fall apart. I beat the hell out of my EP3 for 40,000+ miles and never had a problem (dumb, i know). I even ground gears a dozen times (2nd mainly). But, I had my first grind (a fairly bad one) in the FA5 yesterday (1st-2nd) and now I'm worried my tranny is going to crap out. Is there a MTF that is better for the life of the tranny.

Lolz too funny....

Seriously sell your car now and buy a slush'omatic.

Dood you grinded a gear now you fear the tranny is going to crap.. This is what I have been saying all along, people are just paranoid and getting out of control..." Oh MY GOD i miss shifted grinded 3rd, my tranny has got the 3rd gear problm and its going to crap on me anytime now".... plz

/rant

anywho just use what Honda recommends for MTF, you will be fine....

GlxyGry06Si · 02-28-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by User_name:

Lolz too funny....

Seriously sell your car now and buy a slush'omatic.

Dood you grinded a gear now you fear the tranny is going to crap.. This is what I have been saying all along, people are just paranoid and getting out of control..." Oh MY GOD i miss shifted grinded 3rd, my tranny has got the 3rd gear problm and its going to crap on me anytime now".... plz

/rant

anywho just use what Honda recommends for MTF, you will be fine....

thabends · 02-28-2008, 11:04 AM

Alright, thanks for all of the help guys. You've been extremely helpful and answered my questions. So no one knows if Amsoil is better fro your tranny or not? No one knows, for sure, if Honda can tell what MTF you're using. The 3rd gear problem has made the news and there is a thread right below this one with a crapped tranny and the OP says he never drove it crazy.

GlxyGry06Si · 02-28-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by thabends

Alright, thanks for all of the help guys. You've been extremely helpful and answered my questions. So no one knows if Amsoil is better fro your tranny or not? No one knows, for sure, if Honda can tell what MTF you're using. The 3rd gear problem has made the news and there is a thread right below this one with a crapped tranny and the OP says he never drove it crazy.

i used the stock fluid and it sucked. then i used rp and it sucked a lot worse. i went to the new honda stuff and it was good for a lil bit then when down the drain. i have had amsoil in and its as smooth as the first day i put it in.

***Special Ringpop*** · 02-28-2008, 05:49 PM

That's really funny User_name:, as I've had the Honda MTF (the new stuff) in my car once, it made it slightly easier to shift for a month, then it was back to square one.

They replaced it last week, and on the way home, it popped out. Don't make blanket statements about fixes when you know nothing about them. The Honda MTF is not a fix. It's barely even a bandaid. Amsoil is better, obviously, but..

And given you don't even own a Civic (to my knowledge), I suggest you keep your mouth shut when telling people what to do with their cars with regards to buying and selling.

thabends · 02-28-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

That's really funny User_name:, as I've had the Honda MTF (the new stuff) in my car once, it made it slightly easier to shift for a month, then it was back to square one.

They replaced it last week, and on the way home, it popped out. Don't make blanket statements about fixes when you know nothing about them. The Honda MTF is not a fix. It's barely even a bandaid. Amsoil is better, obviously, but..

And given you don't even own a Civic (to my knowledge), I suggest you keep your mouth shut when telling people what to do with their cars with regards to buying and selling.

Who doesn't own a Civic? Did they sell me something else with a Civic and Si badge did they? LOL

***Special Ringpop*** · 02-28-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thabends

Who doesn't own a Civic? Did they sell me something else with a Civic and Si badge did they? LOL

I don't recall directing that post towards you, so I have no idea why you felt the need to post this.

Unless you're user_name: that is.

tite681 · 02-28-2008, 07:07 PM

I am very happy with Amsoil MTF. Installed at 9.2k mile and now at 16.4k miles. Runs very smooth.

thabends · 02-28-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Special Ringpop

I don't recall directing that post towards you, so I have no idea why you felt the need to post this.

Unless you're user_name: that is.

Damn, chill out

02-28-2008, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
thabends Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 247 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Amsoil MTF So I've been thinking about replacing my MTF with Amsoil. I don't have any problems (yet), but I just want to take the most care I can. I've done plenty of searching and found this stuff to be preffered. I see that people love the way it shifts with it, but my question is, is it better for the transmission life as well? Also, can the dealer tell that you're not using Honda MTF and will they deny tranny warranty if it's not Honda MTF?

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GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 22 Posts: 5,987 iTrader: 3 / 100%	good questions. i am using amsoil and love it. i know that does not help you tho.

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jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 22 Posts: 2,427 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	cant wait for my skunk2 magnetic drain bolts to get here so i can change my oil and tranny fluid... mobil 1 EP w/amsoil filter and amsoil synchromesh tranny fluid woohoo

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thabends Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 247 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Well I'm super paranoid about my tranny now. I don't want to drive my Si for fear the transmission will fall apart. I beat the hell out of my EP3 for 40,000+ miles and never had a problem (dumb, i know). I even ground gears a dozen times (2nd mainly). But, I had my first grind (a fairly bad one) in the FA5 yesterday (1st-2nd) and now I'm worried my tranny is going to crap out. Is there a MTF that is better for the life of the tranny.

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thabends Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 247 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Alright, thanks for all of the help guys. You've been extremely helpful and answered my questions. So no one knows if Amsoil is better fro your tranny or not? No one knows, for sure, if Honda can tell what MTF you're using. The 3rd gear problem has made the news and there is a thread right below this one with a crapped tranny and the OP says he never drove it crazy.

02-28-2008, 07:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
tite681 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NorCal Most Of The Time / SoCal Some Of The Time Age: 37 Posts: 1,389 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am very happy with Amsoil MTF. Installed at 9.2k mile and now at 16.4k miles. Runs very smooth.