oil/trans/fuel additives???

slowrodent · 11-24-2007, 07:13 AM

All,
Any additives that you swear by/at??

I'm running synthetics in engine/trans/rear/brakes, but I've wondered if any of the additives are useful or simply snake oil.

Lemme know what you think.
Thanks, Kevin

gomarlins3 · 11-24-2007, 07:54 AM

Nope.

DJJSR · 11-24-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowrodent

Lemme know what you think.
Thanks, Kevin

I think using anything but Honda's MTF in the transmission may cause more harm than good. I really like synthetics, but I've been reading and hearing a lot of negatives about putting it in the gearbox. From what I understand it can cause the shifting to feel more "notchy" because the synchronizers are spinning too fast. (that may be over simplifying it)

slowrodent · 11-24-2007, 02:31 PM

thanks for that input Don... I'll def. consider switching. I'm currently running Royal Purp 10w/30 in the trans (per their recommendation.) They claim that it matches the viscosity of the MTF pretty well. I may switch it out.. just to be safe.
Kevin

s2ook · 11-27-2007, 03:39 PM

I use Amsoil MTF which is synthetic and AFAIK the only Honda approved MTF other than OEM. The notchiness has almost disappeared from the gearbox completely.

I also use a fuel additive - Redline SI-2.

11-24-2007, 07:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
slowrodent Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90	oil/trans/fuel additives??? All, Any additives that you swear by/at?? I'm running synthetics in engine/trans/rear/brakes, but I've wondered if any of the additives are useful or simply snake oil. Lemme know what you think. Thanks, Kevin

11-24-2007, 07:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
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s2ook Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunny north Posts: 130	I use Amsoil MTF which is synthetic and AFAIK the only Honda approved MTF other than OEM. The notchiness has almost disappeared from the gearbox completely. I also use a fuel additive - Redline SI-2. __________________ Mods so far Audio: Alpine 9857R; Alpine SWD-1600 underseat sub; Modifry DCI; Boston Acoustics RC620; Genesis Profile Two Performance: AEM V2; Buddy club P1 Racing QF 13.42lbs front 14.41lbs rear; Toyo Proxes T1R 215-45-R17 Fr 255-40-R17 Rr; EBC Redstuff Fr/Rr; Goodridge stainless steel braided brake line kit (red); Cusco BMC brace; Krank Vents Styling: Painted calipers; S2000 decals Fluids: Amsoil 10W-30; Amsoil MTF; Almasol 607; ATE Super Blue brake fluid Silverstone, The fastest S by far

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11-24-2007, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
slowrodent Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90	thanks for that input Don... I'll def. consider switching. I'm currently running Royal Purp 10w/30 in the trans (per their recommendation.) They claim that it matches the viscosity of the MTF pretty well. I may switch it out.. just to be safe. Kevin