[Elite CRX]

I posted before that my 2nd syncro's is messed up. Today, I found out that the Gear Oil I used was to heavy (80W- something). According to a manual I'm suppose to use 5w-30 motor oil. They told my this is because the gear oil is way to thick and the syncro's dont work as well. Can somebody verify this by experience or can somebody verify on their manuals??? And if yes, how many quarts do I buy?? Should I use full synthetic oil? Thanx

 

[Steel]

I would only use Honda Genuine, it works great I swear by it. It takes 3 quarts to answer your question.

 

[Elite CRX]

Thanx!! But I need this buy tomorrow because the dealership is closed I think. Anybody used the 5w-30 oil for their tranny?

 

[Steel]

I think its 5W-30, you will need three quarts and not synethetic.

 

[Elite CRX]

Thanx Steel. How much is each quart in the dealership???

 

[silverkorn]

i use Redline MT-90 which is like 75w90. there are two major parts in your tranny that you have to keep in mind, the synchros and the bearings. the bearings want less resistance and that requires a thinner oil, as for the synchros they want friction and thus having a thicker oil. if your having problems with your synchros then look for some heavier weight oil, if you want to preserve your bearings then go with light oil.

i got my MT-90 from Summit Racing for about $8 a quart

 

[CRXtc]

i have a question about my tranny....when i rev it to 7 grand in first gear with gradual throttle and i shift to 2nd it dont grind...but when i smash da pedal in first gear and rev to 7g and then shift to 2nd it grinds....anyone have this problem also? if so...how should i fix it....i kno that the first thing i gotta do is chage da tranny oil...but any suggestions would help meeh out a lot...thanx

 

[Steel]

Thanx Steel. How much is each quart in the dealership???

Its not that bad, I cant remember, I work there so I get lower prices, but I really recommend it.

 

[Xstatic]

just under 4$ a quart for Honda MTF......and it IS the best way to go no doubt......

 

[CRX-RX]

I use Mobil 1 synthetic in all my trans' (except LSD equipped), and the trans feels way better than with Honda MTF. I'm a honda oem parts nut, but when it comes to this, Mobil can't be beat. Oh, and honda oem oil filters are garbage too, because they're not really made by honda.

 

[Xstatic]

...Oh, and honda oem oil filters are garbage too, because they're not really made by honda.

right-E-O, i use fram..........

 

[CRX-RX]

Fram is really the same thing as honda OEM, probably made by them in the US. If you want a better filter look into either Mobil 1 filters, if you can find them, or K&N.