Turbo4U

What trani fluid do i put into my 2000 SIR?

sohcnotec

Honda MTF

Turbo4U

I wanted to go with something else. Something like royal purple maybe?

DumbasSi

I use GM Syncromesh, but Honda stuff is great too. I've read good things about Pennzoil Syncromesh fluid also.

Younes Si

all the same I think

sohcnotec

Yep, there are 2 different types of the GM stuff, one's a lil more $ than the other but has some synthetic additives in it if I remember right. I've also read that the Pennzoil stuff is pretty the same as the GM stuff and as good.

Turbo4U

I'll stop by the gm dealer on tuesday. What do i ask them for, just some syncromesh trani fluid? Or do I need to know some code or something?

cee_mon

GM dealers either sell ...
GM synchromesh
GM synchromesh Friction modified
AC delco Synchromesh

All will work...but try and get the Friction modified one if you can.
Spelling is bad...but iam half drunk and its only 6pm.

DumbasSi

This is the exact stuff you want. 99% of the GM dealers don't carry it, but just give them the part number and they should be able to order it.


The Pennzoil is supposed to be exactly the same, but it's even harder to find. A Pennzoil shop near my house never heard of it.

Turbo4U

Sweet, Thanks DumbasSI

B16A_2

I use amsoil MTF, feels better than BG Synchromesh2.

Gunmetalef

wherd u get that from?^^^

Turbo4U

And how much are they? and how much does my sir take?

imported_Dawson

dont get the royal purple since its motor oil you gotta get look what happen when i did my car eric you heard the noises

sohcnotec

Takes a lil less than 3L. So you'll need 3 of em.

Turbo4U

LoL ya, gonna stay away from that stuff (royal purple). Will probably try to get that Gm stuff

Turbo4U

You were right DumbasSi, they had to order it, so it'll be here on friday.

civicnation

so 5w30 synthetic manual tranny fluid is the way to go? or should i be looking for another grade other then 5w30?

imported_Rayz_si

Nothing but genuine Honda MTF!!! Our tranny's are very sensitive
( the parts called synchronizers ) are a weak link in our trannys. People that have used Synthetic, 10W30 motor oil, Lucas Engine treatment, have really messed up thier trannies and experienced alot of GEAR GRINDING due to the sychros not sliding properly from inproper lubrication. I will stress to you please use nothing but what the manufacturer recommends. HONDA MTF. It may be a little pricey, but not as pricey as replacing the transmission!

imported_Kennytaker

I use amsoil MTF 5w30 synthetic synchromesh tranny fluid it's good stuff. and it's $9.70 a quart.

If you use higher then 5w-30 you'll end up with a gimped tranny. "Just remember if it doesn't say Synchromesh and Recommended for the Honda Genuine MTF then don't use it"