CRX Si Transmission Concern

[darthmonkeyIT]

Ok so I have now run around the internet (possibly twice) and can find references for Redline MTL/MT-90 in Honda trans good and bad.

I am looking to pick up some different trans fluid to try for this weekend and have access to Pennzoil Syncromesh, Torco MTF, or Torco RGO (racing gear oil) in two different weights; 80W90 or 85W140.

Is Torco MTF ok with a LSD or should I be using a RGO?

RGO comes in 80W90 or 85W140; Not sure which to get if I should get RGO but leaning towards 80W90.

Pennzoil I can pick up at the local Autoshop for about ~$4 cheaper a bottle then Torco.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[dhardison]

Ok so I have now run around the internet (possibly twice) and can find references for Redline MTL/MT-90 in Honda trans good and bad.

I am looking to pick up some different trans fluid to try for this weekend and have access to Pennzoil Syncromesh, Torco MTF, or Torco RGO (racing gear oil) in two different weights; 80W90 or 85W140.

Is Torco MTF ok with a LSD or should I be using a RGO?

RGO comes in 80W90 or 85W140; Not sure which to get if I should get RGO but leaning towards 80W90.

Pennzoil I can pick up at the local Autoshop for about ~$4 cheaper a bottle then Torco.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

I use straight Mobil1 10W30 in my D-series trans (Quaife LSD and ATS FD)......

......10w30, Pennzoil Synchromesh, Torco MTF, Torco RTF, Amsoil, in that order from cheapest to most expensive.....

Mobil1 10W30 is proven to work great in D-series trannies, is MUCH cheaper than anything you listed above and is readily available.

[bonespec]

These trannys are simple, no real need for special fluids although folks like to spend the dollars for it.

I used to keep busy replacing ISB (Input Shaft Bearings) at 75-90k miles of autoxers who switch to Redline street fluids at first service interval. Since I've notice the issue and have seen the bleaching of the cages, posted it and suggested NOT to use it, I've replaced a lot less ISB's, sorta shot myself in the foot and killed A LOT of business!

I do this as a side hobby, my rates are fair as Dan can attest. If you wish to tackle this on your own and are not local feel free to ask but please post pics that I can see, aka tranny porn as I call it.

I've walked someone from Pretoria, South Africa to assemble a basket case of a Honda tranny. It did that some time due to the time differences but it was a success.

[bonespec]

NO GEAR OIL in these trannys!

Too thick, won't flow through the shafts to lube the roller bearings.

This is gear oil in a SOHC Honda tranny.



Gear oil was used since the ISB was bad, thicker fluid will dampen the noise right?