nureulwihaesuh

Don't say search. because i did and yes i clicked on the FAQ's above I live in MD, the FAQ's are only based on track. I want something that is good, shifts good, even when engine's cold. which one should i go for? since I am in MD, during winter, it gets pretty cold here and also summer is around....90's? help me out guys.
thanks,
John.

cdelena

Honda MTF would work best for you.

nureulwihaesuh

is this oil same as the s2ks already come with brand new? the Honda MTF? or is it different?

Project SSAP1

4 the summer u can also experiment w/ redline products..works well in hot weather..

cdelena

May be slightly different than the factory fill, we don't know. Honda MTF is available at the dealership and works very well for cooler climes. Those dealing with hot temps often use heavier stuff but it is not ideal in the winter.

nureulwihaesuh

what if i use redline and mix mt90 and mtl? this good for winter and summer?

Road Rage

Either product, alone or mixed, is suitable for winter and summer. That is about as simple as it gets.

dut

- imma go with some Honda MTF myself

Dezoris

I have read 100s of threads about this over the past year or so.

I have yet to read a great faq covering all the debates. There seems to be a concensus from most people, that Honda MTF works for some people keeps the trans smooth and grind free.

Others have nothing but problems and switch to Neo or GM Snycromesh and it is much better.

I have read tests on tranmission operating temps which seem to show that the S2k trans does not run excessively hot where accelerated wear or degridation to the lubricants are affected.

I have not seen this hypothosis tested or seen lab results from trans fluid (anyone have any?)

I have 3 freinds and myself that all have experienced 2nd gear grinds on Honda MTF trans fluid after 7000 miles of moderately hard driving.

Changing the fluid stopped the rough shifts and grinds, but I have also read the Honda MTF only works for a little while longer before the grinds re-occur. Which usually force the switch to other fluids where they seem to solve the problem.

Without seeing tests, my opinion is that there is some type of "flaw" in these tranmissions, I use the word flaw loosely, that requires the use of more protection/better lubrication.

It's one of the few cars I have heard that changing the trans fluid at frequent intervals seems to actually be needed. 5-10k miles.

If I ever hit 15,000 miles my trans fluid will be going out to a lab, to see just how much protection is left after 6,000 miles.

nureulwihaesuh

so should i go for GM synchromesh or MTF? remember, its for regular driving