what brand and weight of tranny oil to use in my 97 CX 5 speed?
22-Aug-2007, 02:32 PM
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what brand and weight of tranny oil to use in my 97 CX 5 speed?
Hi All:
What brand and weight of tranny oil to use in my 97 CX 5 speed? A honda tech told me to use OEM honda fluid which has its own unique weight?
Thanks
What brand and weight of tranny oil to use in my 97 CX 5 speed? A honda tech told me to use OEM honda fluid which has its own unique weight?
Thanks
23-Aug-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by Cynikal.Mindset
ummm...well maybe in the newer hondas MTF is the correct fluid but back in the 4th gen era motor oil was used as MTF wasnt out yet...MTF is motor oil with additives for the newer transmissions
ummm...well maybe in the newer hondas MTF is the correct fluid but back in the 4th gen era motor oil was used as MTF wasnt out yet...MTF is motor oil with additives for the newer transmissions
I wish i could find it.
24-Aug-2007, 06:49 AM
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iv beenr unning the cheapest oil i can find in my tranny for the past 2 or 3 years and my tranny doesnt grind at all. i replaced it about 4 weeks ago because of my engine swap and it was still clear. the oil that was in there before i replaced it was from home hardwear........lol. now i have autolab oil from partsource.
24-Aug-2007, 02:51 PM
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Alright, I think I am going to definitely go with an MTF. I do not like the idea of a generic motor oil in my transmission. I know with my Maxima, I only used 75w90 Amsoil Series 2000, however that weight is completely different than what Honda uses. When it comes to oils, I tend not to cheap out...they typically have a direct relationship with respect to the longevity of my vehicles.
24-Aug-2007, 06:21 PM
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a touch of lucas tranny stabilizing oil - i swear by lucas products.
not too heavy of an amount. some people run like %30..which is nuts.
i do %10 just for the added protection. i've run lucas in ALL my cars for YEARS...
not too heavy of an amount. some people run like %30..which is nuts.
i do %10 just for the added protection. i've run lucas in ALL my cars for YEARS...
24-Aug-2007, 10:12 PM
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Originally posted by kingrukus
Alright, I think I am going to definitely go with an MTF. I do not like the idea of a generic motor oil in my transmission. I know with my Maxima, I only used 75w90 Amsoil Series 2000, however that weight is completely different than what Honda uses. When it comes to oils, I tend not to cheap out...they typically have a direct relationship with respect to the longevity of my vehicles.
Alright, I think I am going to definitely go with an MTF. I do not like the idea of a generic motor oil in my transmission. I know with my Maxima, I only used 75w90 Amsoil Series 2000, however that weight is completely different than what Honda uses. When it comes to oils, I tend not to cheap out...they typically have a direct relationship with respect to the longevity of my vehicles.
A buddy back east is a honda tranny genius (and is a mech for honda) he only runs 5w30 synth blend, im sure that he told me that they even use that at the dealership on occasion.
and some b series trannys will use 75w90 as well. depends on the Diff.
02-Sep-2007, 08:33 PM
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Amsoil Synthetic Manual Synchromesh
Transmission Fluid (MTF)
SAE 5W-30
This is a direct replacement for Genuine Honda MTF and is a sound (some would say the best) choice. There are other brand choices available for your application. Amsoil tends to be less pricey than Honda or GM.
Cheers
Cam
Transmission Fluid (MTF)
SAE 5W-30
This is a direct replacement for Genuine Honda MTF and is a sound (some would say the best) choice. There are other brand choices available for your application. Amsoil tends to be less pricey than Honda or GM.
Cheers
Cam
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