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#1
09-25-2005, 02:55 PM
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manual tranny fluid change
Could someone explain why I need OEM tranny fluid from the dealership? Why cant i just go to the auto parts store and get tranny fluid?? I dont really feel like paying five bucks a quart for tranny fluid... you know?
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#2
09-25-2005, 06:32 PM
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Re: manual tranny fluid change
you dont it need it, all you need is 10w-30 motor oil.
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#3
09-25-2005, 07:40 PM
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Re: manual tranny fluid change
ok, but ive seen several threads where people state that you "must" use tranny fluid or bad stuff will happen. Any truth to this?
Also, if I "dont need it" what exactly is it? Are you talking transmission fluid or the OEM stuff?
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#4
09-25-2005, 07:57 PM
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If you're just pulling the drain plug, and filling it up, it only takes like 3 quarts, more like 2.5. And for optimum transmission life I'd recommend using the honda stuff, it's not that bad considering how often it needs to be done.
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#5
09-25-2005, 10:41 PM
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Re: manual tranny fluid change
ive used regular mobil 10-30 on my moms civic. she hasnt complained about it.
i personally used mobil 1 fully synthetic and honda mtf. a $15 transmission fluid change isnt alot of money to me though. all you need is 3 quarts and it goes a long way.
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#6
09-25-2005, 10:45 PM
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Re: manual tranny fluid change
bc autopart store dont sell manual transmission oil only automatic. u can go go gm and get their synchromesh oil which is the best but 8$ a quart i think. i went to honda got the 5$ a quart. i dk y ur whinning its not like u have to change that oil ever 5k or w/e. u could put motor oil in ur trans but personaly i wouldnt do it. im not sayign that it could be bad bc it could or it could not idk but im not gona take a chance(just a personal choice)
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#7
09-25-2005, 11:28 PM
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Re: Re: manual tranny fluid change
All you have to is read a Honda repair manual for manual trans fluid specs and it says -
Recommended Manual Transmission Oil API Service Grade: Use SF or SG grade oil. 10w-30 or 10w-40 preferred. GM synchromesh is best suited for hard driving conditions such as racing. Otherwise non-synthetic 10w-30 is fine. Honda MTF is only 10w-30 motor oil with a friction additive, basically plain old 10w-30 Valvoline oil with a Honda MTF sticker on it.
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