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    Upgrading manual transmission fluid (and others)

    I like to use improved and upgraded fluids...and I know honda has SPECIFIC p/s fluid and specific manual tranny fluid (I don't have an auto so...sorry)



    I would really like to upgrade my manual tranny fluid to something better than Honda's. Maybe something that protects as well but is a lower viscosity...if possible.


    p/s is another issue...not everyplace sells honda p/s fluid...I know in most cars you can replace the p/s fluid with auto tranny fluid...and even synthetic auto is better...but what about honda? Can I put auto in the p/s? I'm assuming I could put synthetic in there...but I'll just stick with honda grade...especially until I know for sure.

    WHAT makes honda p/s fluid so special specifically? What's the difference?
    Can I replace my manual tranny fluid with something different? perhaps synthetic manual oil?
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    Royal Purple Synchrose Manual Transmisson Fuild
    Royal Purple Engine Oil
    Valvoline Power Steering Fuild
    miss my turbo cb7
    moved onto volvos. dont know how that happened, just did

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      #3
      Ive heard GM Syncromesh is good for trannies

      ----------------My 92 Honda Accord LX---------------------- My 97 Nissan 240sx LE----

      NE GUYS, Buy the last of my accord parts

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        #4
        i use half honda and half Pennsoil Synchromesh
        I <3 G60.

        0.5mm Oversized Stainless valves and bronze guides available. Pm me please.

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          #5
          I am using Redline MTL on my H22 5speed tranny and I love it...

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            #6
            I've always used 100% pennzoil synchromesh (supposedly equal to GM synchromesh - I just didn't want to step foot in a GM dealer to get it lol) in all of my Honda manual trannies with no problems, it actually has smoothed out all of them. I recommend it.

            As far as P/S fluid goes, I know for some reason, Honda's do require a special fluid, and I know they do make aftermarket fluids for it. But if you are looking for the best, in this category, I'd honestly stick with Honda fluid. Usually the aftermarket versions are just cheaper. I'm not even sure if the Valvoline will work?
            -Josh

            91 Accord LX Sedan 5-speed (daily/project) - JDM H22A swap
            91 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 5-speed 2.3L (broke)

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              Supposedly the new Honda MTF is better.
              I liked half Honda and half RoyalPurple SyncroMax (syncros worked a bit better than Honda MTF alone). SyncroMax is fairly thin. Now using half Honda and half Amsoil MTF. Its one of the thicker (thickest I believe) MTFs, but so far its been fine to 20F, lowest I've seen so far this winter. Shifts are still good (for 165k miles lol) and MPGs have been great.

              LubeGard makes a fluid (4 oz bottle) that converts any PS fluid to Honda spec PS fluid. Not sure how much I'd trust it but I used it since I had to use some Maxlife PS fluid, so I just wanted to be sure. Otherwise I just stick to the Honda stuff. Also added a filter inline with the cooler.

              For engine I've been using synthetic I've been getting on sale and clearance since I got the CB (2.5 years). Been using Napa Gold 1356 filter.
              Opal Metallic Green '92 LX 2dr manual, 181k miles, '94 prelude VTEC wheels for summer (steelies with snow tires for winter), Omni-power struts/springs, and other junk

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