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Hello I have 1995 Honda Accord 5 speed with a F22B2 engine. My car needs CV Joints on both sides. I know I will need to replace the tranny fluid. But my question is with what fluid? Do I go with the Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid? The guy at the auto parts store told me that I have a “splash lubricated” tranny. So I don’t need to use gear oil bc that will burn up my transmission. Instead I need to use Engine oil. He told me to use 10W30 bc I live in south Texas and our weather is always very hot and very humid. So do I just go back and buy synthetic 10W30 engine oil or go to a honda dealership and but the genuine Honda fluid??
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I wouldn’t recommend taking anything that parts store guys say. Most of the time they will give out advice even though they have a very limited working knowledge of cars. Dealerships usually have certified mechanics available that you can consult with any questions. I would always recommend going with original factory specified fluids and parts.
[quote=”cosmo3000″ post=39087]Hello I have 1995 Honda Accord 5 speed with a F22B2 engine. My car needs CV Joints on both sides. I know I will need to replace the tranny fluid. But my question is with what fluid? Do I go with the Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid? The guy at the auto parts store told me that I have a “splash lubricated” tranny. So I don’t need to use gear oil bc that will burn up my transmission. Instead I need to use Engine oil. He told me to use 10W30 bc I live in south Texas and our weather is always very hot and very humid. So do I just go back and buy synthetic 10W30 engine oil or go to a honda dealership and but the genuine Honda fluid??[/quote]
Consult the owners manual/OE service manual. My experience with parts guys equates to most not knowing what they’re talking about.
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