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02-16-2004, 08:10 AM
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All these have been discussed at length - see some of my post or search on topic. I do not consider NEO fit for our cars, as its specs are absurdly low in viscosity.
02-16-2004, 08:27 AM
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It really depends so heavily on your usage and the typical ambient temperatures...
Stock Honda fluid works great for a little while, but seems to fall apart when it is older, especially on really hot days at the track.
Red line MTL is a little thin, Red Line MT-90 is a little thick. If you are doing a bunch of track work and the climate is hot, I think MT-90 is a good solution. Mixing MT-90 and MTL 50/50 is an option for street use and occasional track, but the shifting will be stiff when cold.
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As mentioned above, a search will give you lots more opinions, some of the threads might also be in racing & competition, can't recall.
GM syncromesh didn't do anything for me, and I likely wouldn't opt to use it again.
Stock Honda fluid works great for a little while, but seems to fall apart when it is older, especially on really hot days at the track.
Red line MTL is a little thin, Red Line MT-90 is a little thick. If you are doing a bunch of track work and the climate is hot, I think MT-90 is a good solution. Mixing MT-90 and MTL 50/50 is an option for street use and occasional track, but the shifting will be stiff when cold.
No experience with Neo...
As mentioned above, a search will give you lots more opinions, some of the threads might also be in racing & competition, can't recall.
GM syncromesh didn't do anything for me, and I likely wouldn't opt to use it again.
02-16-2004, 08:41 AM
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I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
02-16-2004, 11:18 AM
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I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
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Originally posted by heffergm
I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
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Originally posted by heffergm
I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
I find Honda MTF to be perfectly acceptable here in VA where the temp varies quite a bit year round (90+ in summer, sub freezing in winter). It's a little notchy in the cold (but if you can show me a manual that isn't when it's 20F out, I'd be surprised), and once it warms up it's great.
its perfect for a daily driver with few track sessions. i plan on changing the fluid out once a year. honda mtf feels much better when COLD than HOT, it seems the opposite is true for other fluids for some reason.
02-17-2004, 06:20 PM
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I think the important thing is that some trannys like some fluids more than others. For my tranny, Honda MTF was shit. Of the 5 fluids I tried, it was the worst by far on the street or track. The only way I could go a single day without grinding into a gear was to not drive. Urine might have worked better.