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GM Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Friction Modified
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NEW Honda MTF (with aditives)
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NORMAL Honda MTF
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Old 11-28-2006, 10:19 AM
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What transmission fluid do you use and recomend? and how often do you change?

for an S that never sees a track but is driven somewhat hard on the streets
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Old 11-28-2006, 11:22 AM
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im currently using the regular honda mtf, but cant wait to try the new honda mtf.
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Currently using Specialty Formulations MTL-P.
With good results so far.
If that new Honda MTF is available here I might try that next time.
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i have a 06, with 3800 miles. i just swap out the old honda fluid with the new honda mtf. there is a difference. much smoother, less gritty. other then that i cant feel any other differences between the two.
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Redline MTL. Been using it for years. No more 1-2 grind (also comes with seat time in this car) and limited the notchiness.

Try it, you'll like it too.

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What do you mean by New MTF with additives?
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Using GMSMFM with good results now, but bought two bottles of the new Honda MTF for next fill.
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I've been using the Redline MTL for over a year now, flushed it twice. Much smoother shifting. I used it in my GSR Integra and it made such a difference!
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Normal MTF here. Change every track day...+ - 2 months time each.
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Originally Posted by 90crvtec,Nov 29 2006, 03:08 AM
What do you mean by New MTF with additives?
Honda reformulated their MTF fluid recently. Couple threads floating around about it. I have switched to it and as others have stated, you get better cold shifting and less notchiness. I am not talking like "holy crap I cant believe this stuff" but compared to the previous stuff, it feels better. I should also state that I change my tranny fluid more on the frequent side. If you havent changed yours in 30k, the improvement may be more noticeable. I will probably try the GM stuff next time around just for the sake of being able to compare the two.


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