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Old 03-15-2004, 08:35 AM
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is 20w-50 regular motor oil okay to use in my new tranny???
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Old 03-15-2004, 09:38 AM
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
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is 20w-50 regular motor oil okay to use in my new tranny???
just get Redline MTL or honda tranny fl. also GM friction type if its starting to grid or slip
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Redline MTL sometimes screws with the trans in a honda. better off using Redline 10W-30. sometimes the MTL has too much lubricity.
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gm syncromesh and redline mt90.
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Old 03-16-2004, 10:15 AM
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
but can i use the 20w-50 motor oil in my tranny? i didnt ask wat i should i use i just asked can i use 20w-50 in my tranny lol
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
just use 10w 30 oil. or honda tranny oil. 20w 50 is probably too heavy
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thanks finally someone answered my question
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
must be a honda thing, cuz i've never heard of using motor oil in a tranny.
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
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must be a honda thing, cuz i've never heard of using motor oil in a tranny.
Exactly...I want to say for some reason the last time I changed transmission fluid I used 75W90 non synth...
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Default Re: 20w-50 motor oil??????
Also, the GM stuff has some stuff that will dissolve brass parts over time, so if your car has brass synchros, well, don't use it.
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