DIY: Changing Manual Transmission Fluid - Page 33

Parasin · 12-03-2009, 08:27 PM

^^ I did it myself in the same time that it took me to change my oil... Very easy honestly!

chugiboi · 12-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Yes it's easy to do it, but just a pain to do it sometime.

minitonk · 12-08-2009, 07:26 AM

Great post. Thanks. Plan to do mine this weekend.

SteveOFG2 · 12-12-2009, 10:31 AM

putting 10w30 is fine, they say to use this only when its your last alternative. the 10w30 with have the same consistancy but it wont have the extra modifiers for the synchro's in the tranny. I used amsoil and its working better than what i got from the dealer. and im still considering the Gm synchromesh. but i might try using the new white cap honda fluid

AllShowNoGo · 12-12-2009, 06:27 PM

im changing my MTF soon. so is it as easy as changing ur oil?

civikaos · 12-12-2009, 06:43 PM

I apologize if this has been asked already but is it ok to use Royal Purple MTF? I already use their 5w30 oil, but I'm getting the dreaded 3rd gear grind so I wanted to use the MTF too.

LoverOfCivics · 12-12-2009, 07:20 PM

yeah its ok, im gonna be trying amsoil today, hopefully it solves the notchiness i get for 3rd

C1v1CSI08 · 12-12-2009, 10:26 PM

anyone use motul gear oil? any info on that?

Zeuceone · 12-12-2009, 10:34 PM

i wouldnt recommend it due to being to thick.

civikaos · 12-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoverOfCivics

yeah its ok, im gonna be trying amsoil today, hopefully it solves the notchiness i get for 3rd

Cool, thx. I'm off to autozone to find that big ass syringe.

civikaos · 12-13-2009, 10:22 AM

My local oil change place wanted to charge me $40 just for labor to do it.

Parasin · 12-13-2009, 01:21 PM

you can get many different kinds of pumps at autozone near the lubrication section, pepboys also has a few different ones!

minitonk · 12-13-2009, 04:34 PM

Anyone have any ideas where to get the GM synchromesh other than the dealer? I checked Advance Auto and PeP Boys - no luck.

Zeuceone · 12-13-2009, 04:52 PM

any gm dealer or i think its rebranded under penzoil or something

minitonk · 12-13-2009, 05:07 PM

Thanks. I'll check out the Pennz. Wonder if Napa carries it. I'll check tomorrow.

SteveOFG2 · 12-14-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minitonk

Anyone have any ideas where to get the GM synchromesh other than the dealer? I checked Advance Auto and PeP Boys - no luck.

i sell it at fairfax auto parts lol but we are in northern VA

pittfan08si · 12-14-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civikaos

I apologize if this has been asked already but is it ok to use Royal Purple MTF? I already use their 5w30 oil, but I'm getting the dreaded 3rd gear grind so I wanted to use the MTF too.

I would like to know how the Royal Purple gear oil works for you. I also use RP 5w-30 on my 08 si, and wanted to use the RP gear oil.

Parasin · 12-15-2009, 09:02 PM

I used RP 5w-30 synthetic in my tranny, it says that you can in the manual (for an SI), I noticed a world of difference in the feel of my car. But if you buy gear oil, make sure that the viscosity isn't too high, otherwise you'll have some problems!

kilika1184 · 12-18-2009, 03:35 AM

Whoo, changed my MTF with Amsoil this evening. 50 minutes from walking into the garage, jacking up the car, draining and filling with Amsoil, lowering car and washing hands...mind you at a leisure pace. Just like changing the oil. Took it out for a spin and it does smooth out the shifts/makes gear selecting smoother. Recommend it.

pittfan08si · 12-24-2009, 08:31 AM

I see a lot of people using Amsoil Manual syncromesh tranny fluid, but it says not you use with lsd. Reading good feedback but don't want to ruin my tranny.

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12-03-2009, 08:27 PM	#641 (permalink)
Parasin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 275 Evan	^^ I did it myself in the same time that it took me to change my oil... Very easy honestly!

12-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#642 (permalink)
chugiboi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stockton Ca Age: 25 Posts: 7,678 Chue Hang	Yes it's easy to do it, but just a pain to do it sometime.

12-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#643 (permalink)
minitonk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 44 Tim	Great post. Thanks. Plan to do mine this weekend.

12-12-2009, 10:31 AM	#644 (permalink)
SteveOFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 25 Posts: 2,432 Steve-O	putting 10w30 is fine, they say to use this only when its your last alternative. the 10w30 with have the same consistancy but it wont have the extra modifiers for the synchro's in the tranny. I used amsoil and its working better than what i got from the dealer. and im still considering the Gm synchromesh. but i might try using the new white cap honda fluid

12-12-2009, 06:27 PM	#645 (permalink)
AllShowNoGo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville Age: 26 Posts: 2,864 Jason	im changing my MTF soon. so is it as easy as changing ur oil?

12-12-2009, 06:43 PM	#646 (permalink)
civikaos Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Flo-Town Age: 29 Posts: 82 Kurt	I apologize if this has been asked already but is it ok to use Royal Purple MTF? I already use their 5w30 oil, but I'm getting the dreaded 3rd gear grind so I wanted to use the MTF too.

12-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#647 (permalink)
LoverOfCivics Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The DFW Age: 22 Posts: 2,416 J.P.	yeah its ok, im gonna be trying amsoil today, hopefully it solves the notchiness i get for 3rd

12-12-2009, 10:26 PM	#648 (permalink)
C1v1CSI08 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 894	anyone use motul gear oil? any info on that?

12-12-2009, 10:34 PM	#649 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	i wouldnt recommend it due to being to thick.

12-13-2009, 10:22 AM	#651 (permalink)
civikaos Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Flo-Town Age: 29 Posts: 82 Kurt	My local oil change place wanted to charge me $40 just for labor to do it.

12-13-2009, 01:21 PM	#652 (permalink)
Parasin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 275 Evan	you can get many different kinds of pumps at autozone near the lubrication section, pepboys also has a few different ones!

12-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#653 (permalink)
minitonk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 44 Tim	Anyone have any ideas where to get the GM synchromesh other than the dealer? I checked Advance Auto and PeP Boys - no luck.

12-13-2009, 04:52 PM	#654 (permalink)
Zeuceone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 14 Posts: 98,529	any gm dealer or i think its rebranded under penzoil or something

12-13-2009, 05:07 PM	#655 (permalink)
minitonk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 44 Tim	Thanks. I'll check out the Pennz. Wonder if Napa carries it. I'll check tomorrow.

12-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#658 (permalink)
Parasin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 275 Evan	I used RP 5w-30 synthetic in my tranny, it says that you can in the manual (for an SI), I noticed a world of difference in the feel of my car. But if you buy gear oil, make sure that the viscosity isn't too high, otherwise you'll have some problems!

12-18-2009, 03:35 AM	#659 (permalink)
kilika1184 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 77 Chris	Whoo, changed my MTF with Amsoil this evening. 50 minutes from walking into the garage, jacking up the car, draining and filling with Amsoil, lowering car and washing hands...mind you at a leisure pace. Just like changing the oil. Took it out for a spin and it does smooth out the shifts/makes gear selecting smoother. Recommend it.

12-24-2009, 08:31 AM	#660 (permalink)
pittfan08si Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 588 Darin	I see a lot of people using Amsoil Manual syncromesh tranny fluid, but it says not you use with lsd. Reading good feedback but don't want to ruin my tranny.

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