rly1

Hi all,

I know MTF has been discussed a zillion times and I have done all the readings about it. I have a question specific for aussies
Any of you using the Redline fluids ? or you all sticking to HONDA MTF ?

I know the Honda MTF has been widely popular but posts from oil specialist - RoadRage reckons Redline is best. So I wanted to see if any aussies know where to get it from ? autobarn ?

The problem I currently have is notchiness from 1st to 2nd gear and I'm planning to change the MTF and see it that helps at all. I only had my car for a month and don't have the history of services.

I also feel a light but deep clunk every now and then, when going into first gear from a halt. Could this mean that a diff fluid might fix ? the clunk seems to happen at the diff and is a millisecond after getting into the gear. anyone ?

Any help appreciated

aus ss2000

Gedday mate Ive been running Redline lightweight shockproof gear oil in the gearbox and diff for a few months.My 99 model has 110k and always had problems selecting 2nd and reverse when cold or cool.Redline has a noticeable improvement when cold and quicker shifts when warm.Cost $140 gallon,same oil in box and diff from Burstons.Try it if your not under warranty.Cheers Col.

AusS2000

I use a mix of 50:50 Redline MTL and Redline MT90.

Very happy with it but didn't have any problem before with MTF.

rly1

can you expand on 'Burstons' ? I don't what/where it is in melbourne.

Anyone tried anything else from Redline ? I read they have superior oil than the HONDA ones.

rly1

I happen to bump into some thread that don't recommend Redline lightweight shockproof
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...0&#entry2294583

Any thoughts, aus_ss2000 ?


AusS2000, When you say you are very happy, Can you feel the difference between HONDA MTF and your 50/50 mix ?

TAAXED

I think aus ss2000 is referring to Bursons, which is an automotive parts retailer, much like Autobarn etc.

AusS2000

IIRC I was at 3X,000km with my original MTF (or it was replaced at a Honda service) and it felt notchy. I replaced the oil and it improved and to this day is behaving nicely.

May have just been that the fluid neede a change.

rly1

Tranny fluid change seems to get rid of common problems with notchy/grinding gear changing.

Can someone please tell me what are the problem symptoms that a diff fluid change can get rid of ?

aus ss2000

Sorry,it was
Bursons auto parts.
1oo percent redline oil

rly1

Thanks guys, I went to a local Bursons today, They only had RL MT-90 in 1gallon. the MTL that I wanted to try needed to be ordered, I absolutely wanted to change the tranny fluid today so ended up going to my local Honda service center only to find it closed

It's gonna be another week-end before I can get to it.

Any aussie tried the Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Friction Modified from hardtopguy, heard quite a few positive comments about it ?
http://www.hardtopguy.com/store/product.ph...56&bestseller=Y