Anyone try anything other than Honda MTF?

Maybe some suggestions for hard driving. (Auto-x, Track, test&tune)

Thanks
Kitt

 

I use Amsoil, and it's great. Tried them all. GM and Redline are ok, but break down VERY quickly. Amsoil is far superior to them all.

 

Which Amsoil MTF do you use?

 

amsoil mtf...the one that is specified for honda.

i think some people bought the wrong kind and have bad experience with it.

but if you buy the correct one...it is very good and lasts a looooong time.

 

This is their recommended fluids.

http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductReco...3+HONDA+S2000+X

Amsoil makes good stuff.I run the trans/diff in my C5Z and In the S2K diff.I prefer the Honda MFT in my 03S.

\rlr

 

Can I add to this. I have been using honda mtf2. It feels great overall, however on my latest fill, it seems (maybe my imagination) that after 3k and a long driving trip, that the fluid has sheared down enough to feel it. What I mean is that my trans is a bit louder on decel due to the backlash of the gears and the thinner fluid isnt helping. what do you guys think?

 

Have you checked the existing fluids threads? FWIW I use Amsoil.

 

all tranny fluids will shear down with use due to the meshing gear action , and of course as they heat up they thin out. On a long trip it is just likely heat causing the fluid to thin out. I wouldn't expect it to shear too much within 3k, my plan is to change it once a year, so about 6k-10k max, to account for the shearing of the fluid.

It seems that every tranny has a sweet spot in terms of viscosity. You put fluid in it may be a tad thick at first, then it shears down a bit with use and it seems to be perfect, then it shears down further and falls out of that sweet spot. Temperature (ambient and fluid temps) has a lot to do with it as well, it may feel notchy at cooler temps, then be perfect at mild temps, then feel poor again at really hot temps.

FWIW, most of the other popular fluids out there that are based on the synchromesh formula have a starting viscosity that is thinner than Honda MTF2. Right now I'm sticking with Honda MTF2 and plan to change it frequently. My car had Redline MTL in it when I got the car, it didn't feel that great to me, switching to Honda MTF2 has improved the shifting in my case and seems to be almost perfect right now.

 

I have tried what came in the car when new Amsoil MTF and the Honda MTF2. I prefer the MTF2 feel overall I think it works better than the Amsoil when the car is cold. I do believe that the Amsoil is most likely superior when it comes to protection and heat. So for me I will change the MTF2 more frequently and at 7 bucks a qt. its pretty cheap.

I think on my next change I'm going to do a 50/50 mix of the Amsoil MTF and the Honda MTF2.

Swiftoy

 

Honda mtf is all I ever aed. I've read mixed reviews on the viscocities and whatnot. Wanted to avoid it all....