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07-08-2002, 12:32 PM

madeiniraq

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trans lube?

What kind of trans fluid should i put in my y1 cable trans.

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07-08-2002, 06:47 PM

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honda trannys take motor oil

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07-09-2002, 08:00 AM

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I stick w/ Honda MTF. i have heard both ways though. Motor Oil or Honda MTF. Many people also use redline fluids.Some one said on some board a while back that he had ruined his tranny quickly on regualr motor oil. i stick w/ honda b/c cant go wrong that way.

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07-09-2002, 10:47 AM

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honda MTF=10w30

i still dont understand why honda dosnt use gear lube like any other tranny though...

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07-09-2002, 11:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by v4lu3s
honda MTF=10w30

Not really. The weights may be the same, but your engine needs a whole lot of different additives than your transmission.

Also, they can be a little more aggressive with tranny additives than with engine oil, because they don't have to worry about emissions.

Bottom line... 10w30 weight is correct, but MTF will do your tranny a whole lot more good than Castrol