transmission fluids?

[Luna92]

im doing my transmission fluid, well a whole tune up. but i went to the parts store to pick up some transmission fluids for the transmission but the guy said i had to put regular motor oil.....is that right? take note its a 5 speed.

[deevergote]

Most people will tell you that regular motor oil is all you need. In many cars, that's true.

However, our transmissons tend to have problems with regular motor oil. Your best bet is to go to a Honda dealer and shell out the clams for a couple quarts of synthetic MTF.

Or, as I've done, go to a GM dealer and get some Synchromesh.

[Faded]

I've had the best luck with a 50/50 mix of Redline MTL and MT90 in all my import boxes...

[Luna92]

thanks guys Ima go get it Honda insted

[David Lundin]

I'd say always go for Honda MTF, it's made by Honda for Honda after all.

Sometimes putting Redline or other oil may temporarily mask some grinding etc if your box (or rather your synchros usually) is giving up, but it's not "saving" anything, it's just masking the problem temporarily.

[rob_is_legend]

I need to change my CV axle...do i need to use transmisison fluid from the honda dealership or can i use a store brand? Take note its an auto trans.

[David Lundin]

YMMV, but I'd say you can't go wrong with Honda OEM...

If you're replacing your auto trans oil, just be sure you get the right oil. MTF is only for manual cars (Manual Transmission Fluid obviously ), if you're going the Honda route you're looking for ATF-Z1 oil.

[rob_is_legend]

Thanks David

[deevergote]

YMMV, but I'd say you can't go wrong with Honda OEM...

If you're replacing your auto trans oil, just be sure you get the right oil. MTF is only for manual cars (Manual Transmission Fluid obviously ), if you're going the Honda route you're looking for ATF-Z1 oil.

I'd have just referred him to the posts above, which clearly answer the question...

But your answer was even more thorough! Thanks!

[David Lundin]

Not knowing the people I deal with I find it safest to go with the direct route on forums to avoid reading "But you said MTF!" later on

Also being only a few days old on the forum I try not to let my smartass personality shine through before the honeymoon is over

[deevergote]

The honeymoon was over for me a LONG time ago... I still try to be nice, but I'm glad there are people around that do a better job of it!

And yeah, giving detailed information is the best way to ensure you don't get hit with questions (or blame!) later on!
I've been bad about giving details lately... I have to remember that some people are TOTALLY new to this stuff (and some people just have no common sense, too...)

[Accord93RR]

yeah all fluids! use honda! what they recomend! i just did a flush yesterday! 25 dollars. and dont forget your washers for the drain and fill. autos, only have a drain, 3/8 drive fits right in the hole. manual make sure you gota funnel with a long tube attached. also a pointer i learned from youtube_ always remove the fill plug first! befor the drain. What would happen if u drained, but couldnt ever fill??????

[Accord93RR]

p.s. what are you doing asking questions at autozone/advanced. most of those jokers dont know jack. lol

[Luna92]

p.s. what are you doing asking questions at autozone/advanced. most of those jokers dont know jack. lol

dam this is an old thread but yea i know that now half of them a dumdasses but others i really dont know what they doing working there when they could be working at a shop

[Oja]

yeah all fluids! use honda! what they recomend! i just did a flush yesterday! 25 dollars. and dont forget your washers for the drain and fill. autos, only have a drain, 3/8 drive fits right in the hole. manual make sure you gota funnel with a long tube attached. also a pointer i learned from youtube_ always remove the fill plug first! befor the drain. What would happen if u drained, but couldnt ever fill??????

Good point!