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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Unhappy trans oil change.

i m changing my trans oil, i just wanna know what kind of oil is the best for my supercharged S2000. thaks, nick
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Honda MTF. It's the only stock/honda fluid I use. I use Mobil1 for the diff and Castrol GTX for the engine.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Everyone has their own preference.

For some drivers, Honda MTF works great. Depends on how you drive and the trans in your car.

Honda MTF did not hold up in my car, within 3000 miles the trans got notchy, and showed signs of slight grinding in second.

After two cycles of Honda fluid, I switche to GM Syncromesh FM.

Never had a problem in heat with notchiness or ever had a grind again.

Some people say Syncromesh did not work more than 6000 miles and that Redline MT90 worked better.

WIthout sounding like a broken record, if your trans feels good, use Honda MTF.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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im using redline mt90 and its doin just fine..
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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I've used Honda MTF and GM Syncromesh.

Both worked very well.

I usually change it every 5k or so. Takes no time at all, so if the car is already jacked up.....yada yada yada
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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what about using mobil 1 gear oil 75w90?
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by s2k_suprchrgd,Jul 6 2005, 03:47 PM
what about using mobil 1 gear oil 75w90?
For the TRANS!??? That's way the wrong stuff.

The Mobil1 75w90 is great for the differential, but NOT the transmission.
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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GM Syncromesh FM...is that made by General Motors?!?! Where do I buy it?
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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My first change I used MTF, the second change which I'm doing Sat. I'm going to use the Synchromesh.

For the diff. I used the Mobile 1 but I'm going to change to the LE 607 Almasol (sp?)

And for brake I used ATE super blue but I'm changing to the gold.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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I'm very happy with my MTF right now, I may try MT-90 once the warranty is up though since I had great luck with Redline in my DSM.
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