Favorite MTF? - Amsoil, Redine, Motul, Torco, Honda, etc.

[TypeRD]

everyone still using Honda MTF or?

I would assume not, since your poll results show that people like various MTFs. I guess that doesn’t mean they’re using them at the moment necessarily.

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[cryptolime]

i was getting a moaning/growling noise when making sharp turns at low speeds and full steering lock. Changed the MTF today and no more noise and buttery smooth shifts. Used Honda MTF.

the honda fluid works well just doesn't last very long. Needs to be changed every 15k to maintain the silky shifts.

 

[TypeRD]

i was getting a moaning/growling noise when making sharp turns at low speeds and full steering lock. Changed the MTF today and no more noise and buttery smooth shifts. Used Honda MTF.

the honda fluid works well just doesn't last very long. Needs to be changed every 15k to maintain the silky shifts.

Yeah, I agree with your assessment of the Honda MTF being quite decent, but doesn’t have great longevity. People’s use cases will vary too, which is why there are varying opinions on it. It’s working fine for me so far. No complaints. But when the time comes I will likely switch to Amsoil.

 

[jtlctr]

I’ll be using GM Syncromesh because I bought enough for 2 fluid changes a couple of years ago when I had my Accord. I just found it recently after completely forgetting about it?. My FL5 has 10k on the clock now, I guess I should change it fairly soon?

 

[UCF120]

Recently switched to Amsoil 75w-90 transaxle and trans fluid. It’s different from the Amsoil manual synchromesh fluid. So far so good! Wasn’t getting any grinds but 3rd and 4th were feeling “odd” and bit crunchier than usual after 8k miles on the original Honda MTF. Both 3rd and 4th are silky smooth now so I can say it’s had a positive effect!

 

[cryptolime]

Yeah, I agree with your assessment of the Honda MTF being quite decent, but doesn’t have great longevity. People’s use cases will vary too, which is why there are varying opinions on it. It’s working fine for me so far. No complaints. But when the time comes I will likely switch to Amsoil.

i had Torco MTF in there a couple drain and fills ago so maybe there was some residual in there still effecting the LSD. I did not like the Torco fluid. Too slippery for the synchros it seems. had problems with getting locked out of 1st gear and others at times.

kind of surprised so many people recommend Torco. maybe that was before they changed their formula from GL-4 to GL-5.

 

[cryptolime]

anyone use Redline MTL and Amsoil? If so, how do they compare? Have a few quarts of Redline already but debating whether to use that, Honda, or Amsoil for my next fluid change.

 

[m3bs]

I opted for the Honda MTF. The LSD seems to work so well I didn’t want to mess with the friction characteristics. I had 8000 miles and numerous track days on the original fluid. Might be my imagination but it seems to shift better now.

 

[cryptolime]

I opted for the Honda MTF. The LSD seems to work so well I didn’t want to mess with the friction characteristics. I had 8000 miles and numerous track days on the original fluid. Might be my imagination but it seems to shift better now.

nice. I tried Torco MTF but the LSD made groaning noises on tight turns and was hard to get into 1st gear. So back to Honda MTF for now but I feel like it could be better.

 

[Brittania]

I opted for the Honda MTF. The LSD seems to work so well I didn’t want to mess with the friction characteristics. I had 8000 miles and numerous track days on the original fluid. Might be my imagination but it seems to shift better now.

I did a 10k MTF change with Honda fluid and it's been noticeably smoother ever since. I'm not racking up a ton of miles so for now I'm just going to continue with Honda fluid changes every 10k.

 

[cryptolime]

I did a 10k MTF change with Honda fluid and it's been noticeably smoother ever since. I'm not racking up a ton of miles so for now I'm just going to continue with Honda fluid changes every 10k.

yea, the Honda fluid is really good. not sure it's worth experimenting with aftermarket fluids. especially after my experience with the "highly recommended" Torco...

although I do have some Redline MTL i kinda want to try. Loved MT90 on my past cars. and there's a guy on the Amazon comments section that says it's great and he's done a UOA on it with good results.

 

[zumbooruk]

Amazon dropped the price to $16.19/qt with subscribe and save $17.99 without

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Transmission Fluid, 1 qt

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-4014-Friction-Synchromesh-Transmission/dp/B0026JK8FK/

 

[Chilly613]

Amazon dropped the price to $16.19/qt with subscribe and save $17.99 without

ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Transmission Fluid, 1 qt

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-4014-Friction-Synchromesh-Transmission/dp/B0026JK8FK/

Thats really good, might have to order some. I've seen them on other sites for $25 a bottle.

 

[m3bs]

Or you can pick up Honda MTF from the dealer for $12..

 

[Amm5890]

I’d really like to try the ac delco synchromesh. Seems the consensus is that it makes everything silky smooth

Does AC Delco void warranty? What “approvals” does Honda need for me to keep the warranty intact?

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