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blackep925
05-15-2008, 02:05 PM
just put a new tranny in my ep cuz my other one went bad....what kind of fluid does it take?
T_Virus
05-15-2008, 03:16 PM
If you don't know which type, you can never go wrong with Honda MTF...
blackep925
05-15-2008, 03:18 PM
If you don't know which type, you can never go wrong with Honda MTF...



i get that at honda right?
T_Virus
05-15-2008, 07:47 PM
yeah...
02_epdriver
05-15-2008, 10:21 PM
I use the Amsoil syncromesh MTF. That stuff is great and Amsoil says it has all the right additives that Honda recommends.

Good for high temps
trickkykidd.02
05-15-2008, 10:33 PM
i tried the RP and it was too lightweight. Honda MTF is the best and as long as the Amsoil is heavy enough it is gonna be better.

most of the aftermarket tranny fluids are made lighter for racing which is good for speed and heat but not good for DD>

You could even do a Mobil ! blend using 5w30 and add some 75w M1 gear oil but too muck trouble IMO.

check the prices on MTF at a couple dealers as I saw a wide variance in how much it cost.
trickkykidd.02
05-15-2008, 10:34 PM
Back in the day there was a big talk about Syncomesh tranny fluid. THe penzoil stuff is sold in disguise at Chevy dealers as OEM synthetic for corvettes and the like.
4angrybadgers
05-16-2008, 05:28 AM
Back in the day there was a big talk about Syncomesh tranny fluid. THe penzoil stuff is sold in disguise at Chevy dealers as OEM synthetic for corvettes and the like.

That would be the GM Synchromesh FM (Friction Modified). I've been using it for a while. However, chunky had posted some concerns about the oil breaking down quickly due to a higher load per gear surface area in the K-series trannies vs a Vette tranny. I don't know if that thread is still around.

I'm switching back to the new Honda MTF soon, both because of the issues chunky raised, and because I haven't noticed any improvement to justify the high cost of the Synchromesh FM.
Mr ShinSmasher
05-16-2008, 06:42 AM
I'm with 4angrybadgers on this one. I tried the GM Syncromesh FM and didn't feel any difference either. My next tranny fluid change, I'm going back to the new Honda MTF.
Mr ShinSmasher
05-16-2008, 06:45 AM
^^^
WTF I just noticed my post count was at 1! I swear this thing gets reset if your not posting every other day.

Sorry for the tread jack...
T_Virus
05-16-2008, 07:46 AM
I used amsoil and it is pretty good actually...I'll have to try the Honda MTF on my next change...
irrational
05-16-2008, 08:58 AM
Redline MTF :fencing:
Oxygen
05-16-2008, 11:57 AM
The Honda MTF is good stuff - something like $5 and change per quart.
KeNnYtAkEr
05-16-2008, 12:05 PM
The Amsoil one is lie $6.50/quart
Lucid Moments
05-16-2008, 12:24 PM
I've been using the GM synchromesh/Pennzoil fluid now for nearly 4 years. 3 years of that it was a daily driver and the last year more or less a weekend/track toy. My transmission was apart last weekend to have a different final drive put in and according to the mechanic its still in excellent shape.
BlackEP9
06-27-2008, 11:00 PM
GM Synchromesh FM (Friction Modified)..

did definitely notice smoother shifting afterwards too.