tranny fluid

[soon2bsick]

97 EX 5spd manual


what is the best transmission fluid for my civic?


I was looking at royal purple but I have no idea which kind is for my car,

summit says this one is for my application?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RED-50204/


and then I heard also that I should use whatever the honda one is,


can someone help me out here, I'm not looking for the cheapest one


also how much do I need

thanks guys

 

[JohnS.]

Use Honda MTF. I believe you need somewhere around 2 quarts. Get 3 bottles.

I think your owner's manual should tell you how much it takes. If not, get a Helm's manual. They are all over the web as well. Or get a Haynes from Advanced Auto. They're not nearly as good as Helms but they're pretty decent.

 

[soon2bsick]

Use Honda MTF. I believe you need somewhere around 2 quarts. Get 3 bottles.

I think your owner's manual should tell you how much it takes. If not, get a Helm's manual. They are all over the web as well. Or get a Haynes from Advanced Auto. They're not nearly as good as Helms but they're pretty decent.

is there just one kind of honda mtf?

 

[Kensai]

Probably, use whatever it says in your owners manual. If you don't have one ask the dealer which you should use.

 

[spoon egg]

Honda MTF or Redline MTF

 

[soon2bsick]

heard some civic owners use this?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Synchromesh-Manual-Transmission-Fluid-(32-oz-)-Pennzoil_7070062-P_N3242_T%7CGRP2035____

 

[JohnS.]

Some people do use synchromesh. You can use it if you want to. But if you don't have any shifting problems or general transmission problems, you should use Honda MTF. I had a 3rd gear grind when I was shifting at high RPM's so I drained and filled with Honda MTF and it went away. It still grinds if I shift really fast but no where near as bad as it used to. I know my transmission is beat since it's got 216k miles on it.

 

[soon2bsick]

Some people do use synchromesh. You can use it if you want to. But if you don't have any shifting problems or general transmission problems, you should use Honda MTF. I had a 3rd gear grind when I was shifting at high RPM's so I drained and filled with Honda MTF and it went away. It still grinds if I shift really fast but no where near as bad as it used to. I know my transmission is beat since it's got 216k miles on it.

yeah mine has 186k, just was trying to find a good tranny fluid I could pick up locally like the synchromesh so I don't have to order anything online

 

[JohnS.]

I had over 200k when I changed my transmission fluid. You'll be fine with Honda MTF. You don't need anything special.

 

[soon2bsick]

where is the best place to buy honda mtf?

 

[spoon egg]

where is the best place to buy honda mtf?

@ Honda Dealerships.

 

[mportedcivicsi]

Yeah, if you dont have work done to the trans just run Honda MTF. Its good stuff and you dont have a need to change up. Hit the dealership for some MTF...

 

[JohnS.]

where is the best place to buy honda mtf?

Dealership. Just walk up to the parts desk and say you need Honda MTF. I think it's like $7/bottle, at least the last time I went which was mid last year. Sorta expensive but it's good stuff and what is recommended. It should be in a grey bottle (like an oil bottle) with a lime green label.

 

[soon2bsick]

oh ok thanks, never bought anything from a dealership like that before. I'll call around

 

[mportedcivicsi]

Dealership. Just walk up to the parts desk and say you need Honda MTF. I think it's like $7/bottle, at least the last time I went which was mid last year. Sorta expensive but it's good stuff and what is recommended. It should be in a grey bottle (like an oil bottle) with a lime green label.

Yep, still right around $7 a quart here...unless you have a parts hook up

 

[Sammo115]

Or you can use 10w30 conventional motor oil

 

[civic98ek]

is there a certain weight you should use??