Lucas Tranny Fix Fluid

[dreager]

Any opinions on using this, or other products like Slick 50 Teflon internal engine coating? I read about non-honda power steering fluid being a no no, so I'm now skeptical.
Scuse if its posted somewhere.
Thanks

[jeffcoslacker]

I have used Slick 50 for 17 years, and have not had an internal engine failure since, despite racking up 350,000 miles on some of those cars, so I'm inclined to believe there's something to it.

Of course I take good care of my rides and run synthetic oil too, so that helps. Chemistry is no substitue for maintenance or a fix for neglect.

I would advise against using any tranny fluid modifiers in a Honda, unless you have one that's hopeless and you have nothing to lose. Then I'd consider it. Lucas builds shear strength, which will make your shifts firmer and reduces slip, but as we all know, Honda autos shift plenty firm enough. In a tranny that has friction plates in poor condition, it will work better initially, but may tear them apart before too long, resulting in failure.

Honda automatics have few problems when serviced regularly, so just do what the manual says and it'll last...

[dreager]

Thanks for replying.
Ever use slick 50 in a tranny? I'm not experienceing any problems,but with a '91 Accord sedan 250,000 Kkm., best be prepared.
O ya on the subject of Slick 50 I did a big no no once with a Ford Taurus. I was 30 miles from home and the coolant needle hit the red zone. I drove all the way home ,only slowing to let it cool when it hit RED lol.It was bone dry when I checked,so I'm a confirmed believer.
We should start a "Horror story" thread for laffs.Whether people will admit to doing dumb things........As you see I'm up to the challenge.

[jeffcoslacker]

Originally Posted by dreager

Thanks for replying.
Ever use slick 50 in a tranny? I'm not experienceing any problems,but with a '91 Accord sedan 250,000 Kkm., best be prepared.
O ya on the subject of Slick 50 I did a big no no once with a Ford Taurus. I was 30 miles from home and the coolant needle hit the red zone. I drove all the way home ,only slowing to let it cool when it hit RED lol.It was bone dry when I checked,so I'm a confirmed believer.
We should start a "Horror story" thread for laffs.Whether people will admit to doing dumb things........As you see I'm up to the challenge.

I've never used their tranny treatment. I have never even looked at it, so I can't give an opinion. The reason I never bothered was this: I figure there can't be any apprieciable amount of PTFE in it, because like a motorcycle, an automatic tranny uses wet clutch packs which operate on the same principle as normal clutches, only smaller diameter with multiple friction discs in a stacked configuration, and submerged in fluid. Any modification to fluid properties changes how they grip.

More than one person has ruined a motorcycle by putting PTFE-based products in the engine. Once the PTFE has infused to the wet clutch packs, the bike's clutch will never grip well enough to be rideable again, without replacement.

So my conclusion (right or wrong) was that the Slick 50 treatment was probably not much different from any other fluid conditioner, just tying to capitalize on the brand loyalty.

Anyway, like I said, if you have a Honda automatic that works fine LEAVE IT ALONE! Do regular service with good fluid and nothing more. That's my recommendation.

As far as dumb mistakes, I've had my share for sure.

First water pump I ever put on a car (my old '67 Chevelle) I was so proud of myself for doing it, I forgot to put coolant back in when I was done.

Went for a victory ride and less than 5 miles from the house got it so hot that the steam and pressure ruined the packing on the new pump, so water just poured back outta it by the time I figured out what I did wrong....got to do the job twice my first time

[AccordCodger]

dreager, the main point is that nowhere in your thread have you told us what problem (if any) with the transmission you're trying to fix!

It's like saying "I have this air conditioner. Do you think it would be a good idea to add more freon?"

[AccordCodger]

BTW 250,000km isn't all that much for a Honda.