Topic: What type of manual tranny fluid do you use? (Read 12980 times)

jagojon3 · « **on:** April 29, 2009, 12:27:36 PM »

Seeing as I've been using Honda MTF for the past few years I decided to give cheap 10W30 motor oil a shot this time I changed axles because it's so much cheaper. So far so good, I don't really notice any difference.

What do you guys run? Post up if you use some other fluid I didn't mention.

BoostForLife · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:36:06 PM »

Use Royal Purpe 10W-30 in the ZC CRX, and Castol EDGE 10W-30 in the del sol.
Just spend the extra money on quality synthetic oils.
Shifting became easier and smoother with synthetic oils.

d112crzy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:48:31 PM »

I've always used cheap 10w30 until last year. I wanted to switch to a better oil, just to see if there would be a difference. I bought a quart of Amsoil MTF synchromesh, and I had 1 quart of Acura MTF laying around. I used that, plus some 10w30 as well since my F trans takes 2.5.

Shit felt pretty damn good compared to straight 10w30. Not sure what did it tho, lol.

chris · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:24:06 PM »

I have always used 10w30 and whatever oil was on sale. Just change the fluid more often maybe once a year.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:35:01 PM »

Quote from: chris M on April 29, 2009, 01:24:06 PM

I have always used 10w30 and whatever oil was on sale. Just change the fluid everytime I have to replace a broken part.

chris · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2009, 02:01:02 PM »

I dont fix d series transmissions I just sell them for scrap

B series is another story

confUsed · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2009, 03:59:12 PM »

I've always thought mineral oil was best in trannys. Its cheap too, so thats what I'm using.

crttaz · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2009, 04:25:09 PM »

I use sand.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2009, 04:57:47 PM »

OEM geared boxes -- GM Syncromesh with friction modifier... Its not going to FIX a fucked up box, but definately helps with trannys that have slight grinding issues due to syncro/slider issues.

Straightcuts -- REDLINE LIghtweight shockproof (Blue boogersnot)

Hey Bone, i have a couple questions regardng any experience YOU have had with the redline bearsnot... I havent had a trans last this long nor be abused as hard in the car since I built it so Im not exactly sure how often i should change the straightcuts' fluid... Thinking of putting a cooler on it too with a pump and like a motorcycle oil cooler too help keep temps down as Ive been raping the SHIT out of it... HARD and regularly.

Anyways, Can you PM me your number so I can pick your brain on a couple maintanance thoughts.

jlude90 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2009, 07:59:33 PM »

i use the amsoil synchromesh, works fine so far

Towdogg · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:05:49 PM »

10w30 works but the 15w40 at work is free..... $:-\$

I'm going to try the syntheic next

I have to pay for it

Super Dipper · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:12:10 PM »

GM syncromesh

crttaz · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:32:05 PM »

I've never used bearsnot myself, it is a bitch to clean up though, clings to everything.

Only Honda tranny I've seen need a cooler was a H22 road race tranny, 1/2 way thru a race is would get balky, tranny cooler fixed it.

Suck out the drain bolt, fill back in via reverse switch location IF it is on top. Dunno how it would work on a Bseries though.

jagojon3 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:34:28 PM »

Bone, what do you run usually?

crttaz · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:43:33 PM »

Quote from: jagojon3 on April 29, 2009, 10:34:28 PM

Bone, what do you run usually?

10w30 in open trannys, non synthetic!!!!!!
Pennzoil in LSD trannys, add 1/3 tube of posi additive IF you have a clutch style and can't deal with the chatter.

Synchros are just brake pads, think about that when you choose to run a oil that is slicker.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:47:41 PM »

Quote from: crttaz on April 29, 2009, 10:32:05 PM

I've never used bearsnot myself, it is a bitch to clean up though, clings to everything.

Only Honda tranny I've seen need a cooler was a H22 road race tranny, 1/2 way thru a race is would get balky, tranny cooler fixed it.

Suck out the drain bolt, fill back in via reverse switch location IF it is on top. Dunno how it would work on a Bseries though.

H series.. Ya I drain through bottom and fill through VSS...

And indeed that shit is a MOTHERFUCKER to clean up... Fragged gears and metal shavings reallyu dont like to sepparate from its gooness. :O)

Nice thing this time around is that I have abojut 1500 severely beaten miles on it and its still alive... I was just wondering what you were thinking the shit might be good for before it needs to be serviced being beaten at abovethe 650whp level (i was thinking that the viscosity might get fucked with due to absorbing shock and friction..,..)... I havent had to think about it till now as its never lasted this long. It appears Saenz actually got me rolling correctly this time around.

patsmx5 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:53:12 PM »

I run OEM still original synthetic oil in my 148k mile transmission. Will get either Amsoil if I think about it or wally-world sythetic.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:54:49 AM »

MTF is like piss water.

jagojon3 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:19:42 AM »

Quote from: patsmx5 on April 29, 2009, 10:53:12 PM

I run OEM still original synthetic oil in my 148k mile transmission. Will get either Amsoil if I think about it or wally-world sythetic.

Original, as in you haven't changed it in 148k miles???

brine04 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2009, 02:18:42 AM »

Usually half honda mtf or castrol 10w30 and half pennzoil gm synromesh.

Dr. D-Series · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:46:04 AM »

Gear oil felt great when warm.

Didnt let me shift when it was cold.

10-30 works good.

Using 20-50 now.

Honda MTF sucks balls.

confUsed · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:07:35 AM »

Quote from: crttaz on April 29, 2009, 10:43:33 PM

Quote from: jagojon3 on April 29, 2009, 10:34:28 PM
Bone, what do you run usually?

10w30 in open trannys, non synthetic!!!!!!
Pennzoil in LSD trannys, add 1/3 tube of posi additive IF you have a clutch style and can't deal with the chatter.

Synchros are just brake pads, think about that when you choose to run a oil that is slicker.

So are 10W30 dino oil bad for lsd's?

patsmx5 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:53:03 PM »

Quote from: jagojon3 on April 30, 2009, 01:19:42 AM

Quote from: patsmx5 on April 29, 2009, 10:53:12 PM
I run OEM still original synthetic oil in my 148k mile transmission. Will get either Amsoil if I think about it or wally-world sythetic.
Original, as in you haven't changed it in 148k miles???

:yes:

I change the engine oil and filter every 15-17K whether it needs it or not. I did change the diff oil at 130k though cause it wasn't looking new like the trans fluid did.

crttaz · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2009, 02:14:49 PM »

Quote from: confUsed on April 30, 2009, 09:07:35 AM

Quote from: crttaz on April 29, 2009, 10:43:33 PM
Quote from: jagojon3 on April 29, 2009, 10:34:28 PM
Bone, what do you run usually?

10w30 in open trannys, non synthetic!!!!!!
Pennzoil in LSD trannys, add 1/3 tube of posi additive IF you have a clutch style and can't deal with the chatter.

Synchros are just brake pads, think about that when you choose to run a oil that is slicker.

So are 10W30 dino oil bad for lsd's?

nope.

turbohf · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:30:18 PM »

Quote from: crttaz on April 29, 2009, 10:43:33 PM

Quote from: jagojon3 on April 29, 2009, 10:34:28 PM
Bone, what do you run usually?

10w30 in open trannys, non synthetic!!!!!!
Pennzoil in LSD trannys, add 1/3 tube of posi additive IF you have a clutch style and can't deal with the chatter.

Synchros are just brake pads, think about that when you choose to run a oil that is slicker.

so for the LSD tranny, you mean just Penzoil 10w30? or Penzoil mesh?

i have a JDM 97 ITR tranny, and have always run Honda MTF...

realAgentMurdoc · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:16:35 PM »

I use acura MTF cause it's cheaper than honda MTF... seriously.

other than that, I want to try out torco's new MTF

danz · « **Reply #26 on:** May 01, 2009, 01:30:42 AM »

10w40 with MoS2.

works great and doesnt thin out so bad when its getting beat on

crttaz · « **Reply #27 on:** May 01, 2009, 01:35:53 AM »

LSD = Pennzoil Synchromesh, but it can thin out from the heat.

I'm looking to try the Torco stuff soon.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #28 on:** May 01, 2009, 04:04:05 AM »

Quote from: Dr. D-Series on April 30, 2009, 06:46:04 AM

Gear oil felt great when warm.

Didnt let me shift when it was cold.

10-30 works good.

Using 20-50 now.

Honda MTF sucks balls.

If the gear oil worked well when warm try the redline lightwiieght shockproof shit. It has the viscosity of a 30 weightm but is super good at dispersing shoick load and shifts well on oem honda syncroes.

Dr. D-Series · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2009, 08:07:45 PM »

Ill prob give that a shot as soon as the trans is back together.

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