Tranny fluid?

[friz]

Just finished b16 swap. Do the b-series use motor oil in the trannys like the d-series, and if so what weight.

 

[Citizen_Insane]

Yeah, i think its 5w30, but you should use MTF unless you have an LSD, then you should use GM Synchromesh Friction Modified.

 

[friz]

looks like I need the syncromesh.Does, auto zone have it? and what is the capacity

 

[K2e2vin]

yes autozone has it. $5 a quart, my transmission used a full two quarts but my friend that has a b-series transmission said he used 2 and a half. check the helms manual to be sure.

 

[friz]

Thanks guys. I went ahead and put motor oil in it tonight for the test drive. But I will get the right stuff tomorrow.

 

[Citizen_Insane]

Its 2.5L and I recomend the stuff made by GM, thats what I used and you can get it an any gm dealer.

 

[K2e2vin]

the GM, Texaco, and Pennzoil are the same from what ive read in other forums.

 

[beerbongskickass]

Just get Honda MTF...

 

[nfn15037]

You don't need GM Syncromesh friction modified unless you have a Kaaz or some other clutch type LSD. If you have a regular helical diff Honda MTL is the stuff to use

 

[GSRCRXsi]

Originally posted by Blanco@Dec 6 2004, 06:13 AM


Isn't that what was put in the tranny originally, anyway?

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maybe nowadays, but when some of these cars rolled off the showroom floor 10+ years ago, they had regular motor oil in them, then honda came out with the special transmission fluid.

 

[friz]

Thanks guys. I'm running motor oil now and will switch to Honda MTF when I get close to a dealership. I'm out in the sticks, may be a while.

 

[beerbongskickass]

I wouldn't worry about it. I am running 10w30 in my tranny right now. I also have a Quaife LSD and you don't need anything special for it.