DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 28

SteveOFG2 · 07-31-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oil Doc

Hmmmm..

Sounds like what I have been saying all along...

Doc

imma amsoil dealer so i kno all about the great quality fluids they make

Oil Doc · 07-31-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

imma amsoil dealer so i kno all about the great quality fluids they make

Yep,

I have been a Dealer for over 25 years now. I have Always said, If I find a better product and a better company to deal with, I will sell that..

Over 25 yrs and going strong.

Doc

d0ntg0m0ng · 08-01-2009, 05:35 AM

hey I asked pepboys and honda and they both told me I needed 3 quarts of mtf they trying to rip me off?

Zeuceone · 08-01-2009, 05:48 AM

you only need about 1.6 so 2 is enough.

SteveOFG2 · 08-01-2009, 10:08 AM

^ true

Oil Doc · 08-01-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by d0ntg0m0ng

hey I asked pepboys and honda and they both told me I needed 3 quarts of mtf they trying to rip me off?

That is because they don't know the difference between Pints and Quarts.

5 Spd is 3.0 PINTS (1.5 qts)

6 Spd is 3.2 PINTS (1.6 qts)

SteveOFG2 · 08-04-2009, 09:56 AM

Si_Fan · 08-07-2009, 03:56 AM

hey guys i was wondering if there is any kind of special transmission fluid i need to use will this work?Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

SteveOFG2 · 08-07-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Si_Fan

hey guys i was wondering if there is any kind of special transmission fluid i need to use will this work?Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

^im not sure...i believe i read a few pages back people had \problems with this stuff.....Oil Doc...throw down sum info on this. but IMO amsoil Synchromesh is a really good product. BG makes a synchromesh that is really good as well.

2point · 08-07-2009, 05:36 PM

going to be changing out my MTF with only 14K on the car soon.
going to be using GM synchromesh friction modified. $15/qt

I have raced a K20a2 on royal purple in the past with no problems(25-30 minute road course sessions). I used a mixture of two of their fluids though.

I would use Amsoil, but it just isn't available when you need it. lots of peeps like GM synchromesh friction modified so I'm going to give it a try.

SteveOFG2 · 08-07-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point

going to be changing out my MTF with only 14K on the car soon.
going to be using GM synchromesh friction modified. $15/qt

I have raced a K20a2 on royal purple in the past with no problems(25-30 minute road course sessions). I used a mixture of two of their fluids though.

I would use Amsoil, but it just isn't available when you need it. lots of peeps like GM synchromesh friction modified so I'm going to give it a try.

lets us kno how it goes man

Tastycakes · 08-08-2009, 03:03 AM

Hey 2point, tell the dude at the counter you can get it for $9 bucks a quart at gmpartsdirect.com and see if he'll give ya a discount, I got my 2 quarts for $24

Also I'll note 2nd isn't much better but since I swapped out the stock stuff or the GM stuff but I'v done a couple 2-3 power shifts here and there since and its a clean shift every time. Gears do feel a bit less notchy.

2point · 08-08-2009, 01:54 PM

Already bought and paid for. Bought 4 quarts cuz the 2nd change is going to come before 10,000 more miles b/c I will be doing some road course racing events soon.

Si_Fan · 08-09-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

^im not sure...i believe i read a few pages back people had \problems with this stuff.....Oil Doc...throw down sum info on this. but IMO amsoil Synchromesh is a really good product. BG makes a synchromesh that is really good as well.

is it this one? AMSOIL - Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF) but i would have thought RP was better...

SteveOFG2 · 08-09-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Si_Fan

is it this one? AMSOIL - Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF) but i would have thought RP was better...

yea buddy thats the stuff i jus put and...and i have no grinds or 3rd gears pop-outs...the stuff is like magic to me. Made me fall back in love with my car.

Si_Fan · 08-09-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

yea buddy thats the stuff i jus put and...and i have no grinds or 3rd gears pop-outs...the stuff is like magic to me. Made me fall back in love with my car.

damn...u should be an amsoil sales men lol i guess ill be purchasing that when my oil change comes up...just do it all at the same time save a headache

SteveOFG2 · 08-09-2009, 11:15 AM

yea thats wat i did lol, if this is ur first time changing it though, WATCH OUT, that ish come rushing out...can big a big mess lol

SteveOFG2 · 08-09-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Si_Fan

damn...u should be an amsoil sales men lol i guess ill be purchasing that when my oil change comes up...just do it all at the same time save a headache

and wen u do change it get back on here n let everyone know how well it works for u

Si_Fan · 08-09-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

and wen u do change it get back on here n let everyone know how well it works for u

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveOFG2

yea thats wat i did lol, if this is ur first time changing it though, WATCH OUT, that ish come rushing out...can big a big mess lol

yeah ill be careful...tryin to think of the best way to get it in there....but ill def let u guys know how it all worked out

SteveOFG2 · 08-09-2009, 12:01 PM

best way if to have a lift...or put all 4 corners on jacks stands....cuz u need a level surface to put the 1.7 qt in. one reason the trannys feel like ish as it is, is becuz honda over filled em by 1.3 qt......so u only need to get to quarts and u shud have some left over.

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08-01-2009, 05:35 AM	#543 (permalink)
d0ntg0m0ng Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 191 Peter Kim	hey I asked pepboys and honda and they both told me I needed 3 quarts of mtf they trying to rip me off?

08-01-2009, 05:48 AM	#544 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	you only need about 1.6 so 2 is enough.

08-01-2009, 10:08 AM	#545 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	^ true

08-04-2009, 09:56 AM	#547 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O

08-07-2009, 03:56 AM	#548 (permalink)
Si_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Age: 19 Posts: 933 Ryan	hey guys i was wondering if there is any kind of special transmission fluid i need to use will this work?Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

08-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#550 (permalink)
2point Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AZ Age: 31 Posts: 1,653	going to be changing out my MTF with only 14K on the car soon. going to be using GM synchromesh friction modified. $15/qt I have raced a K20a2 on royal purple in the past with no problems(25-30 minute road course sessions). I used a mixture of two of their fluids though. I would use Amsoil, but it just isn't available when you need it. lots of peeps like GM synchromesh friction modified so I'm going to give it a try.

08-08-2009, 03:03 AM	#552 (permalink)
Tastycakes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Age: 28 Posts: 2,998 Mike	Hey 2point, tell the dude at the counter you can get it for $9 bucks a quart at gmpartsdirect.com and see if he'll give ya a discount, I got my 2 quarts for $24 Also I'll note 2nd isn't much better but since I swapped out the stock stuff or the GM stuff but I'v done a couple 2-3 power shifts here and there since and its a clean shift every time. Gears do feel a bit less notchy.

08-08-2009, 01:54 PM	#553 (permalink)
2point Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: AZ Age: 31 Posts: 1,653	Already bought and paid for. Bought 4 quarts cuz the 2nd change is going to come before 10,000 more miles b/c I will be doing some road course racing events soon.

08-09-2009, 11:15 AM	#557 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	yea thats wat i did lol, if this is ur first time changing it though, WATCH OUT, that ish come rushing out...can big a big mess lol

08-09-2009, 12:01 PM	#560 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	best way if to have a lift...or put all 4 corners on jacks stands....cuz u need a level surface to put the 1.7 qt in. one reason the trannys feel like ish as it is, is becuz honda over filled em by 1.3 qt......so u only need to get to quarts and u shud have some left over.

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