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it says for most gearboxs to use Honda MTF(landrover MTF is the same) oil thats not cheap how bad is it to run the wrong gearbox oil
Q: what’s the deal on Honda transmission fluid anyway…. in class all they taught us was to send honda’s to the dealer because they use special fluid that nobody has… what’s the real story on Honda trans fluid..?
[quote=”Wrench Turner” post=55326]Q: what’s the deal on Honda transmission fluid anyway…. in class all they taught us was to send honda’s to the dealer because they use special fluid that nobody has… what’s the real story on Honda trans fluid..?[/quote]
Transmission fluid, especially automatic transmission fluid, formulation is truly a “dark art”. I’m not certain that even the OEM know the exact formula as many additives are blended in to make the transmission operate properly (less so on manual transmissions).Like Eric said, always use the OEM fluid, which is why I would never have transmission fluid changed at an independent shop unless they show you they have the OEM recommended fluid (check your owners manual) in stock and it is written on the work order.
Q: How often should you change your manual transmission gearbox oil?
I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla with 30K so far that I plan on keeping for many many years and I’m a preventive maintenance type of guy.[quote=”Kenny562″ post=147720]Q: How often should you change your manual transmission gearbox oil?
I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla with 30K so far that I plan on keeping for many many years and I’m a preventive maintenance type of guy.[/quote]Check the service manual or owners manual. They usually list the interval and the type of fluid used. Newer vehicles usually have extended service intervals BTW.
[quote=”theoldwizard1″ post=60868][quote=”Wrench Turner” post=55326]Q: what’s the deal on Honda transmission fluid anyway…. in class all they taught us was to send honda’s to the dealer because they use special fluid that nobody has… what’s the real story on Honda trans fluid..?[/quote]
Transmission fluid, especially automatic transmission fluid, formulation is truly a “dark art”. I’m not certain that even the OEM know the exact formula as many additives are blended in to make the transmission operate properly (less so on manual transmissions).Like Eric said, always use the OEM fluid, which is why I would never have transmission fluid changed at an independent shop unless they show you they have the OEM recommended fluid (check your owners manual) in stock and it is written on the work order.[/quote]
Whether auto or manual, buy the correct product for your car in the correct quantity and instruct the workshop to use that in your car and ask them to leave the empty bottles in your car. That way you don’t need to be concerned about someone using the incorrect product in your car. Going to an authorised dealer is not always an absolute guarantee that they will always use the correct product. I am aware of some authorised new car dealer service centers – not Honda – in my city(and in two others) who do not always use the correct engine oils in customers cars (and they have been caught out by the customers ) so I would never be totally sure they will always use the correct product in transmissions either.
hi Ericthecarguy can i use the same fluid mentioned in the description (Honda Fluid 08798-9031) for a 2001 integra with 149k miles?
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