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Old 10-08-2004, 06:58 AM
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Default Redline ATF: Will it damage my 5spd tranny?

Hi all,

ok, I bought Redline Perfomance ATF thinking I was gonna get a bimmer but at the last moment, I changed my mind and bought a 98 integra RS with a GS-R engine.

My question is, although it clearly says it's for both auto and manual,
can I really put this ATF in my 5spd tranny?
I'm not sure what kind of a tranny my car has,
probably RS stock but if it doesn't fit GSR motor then possibly a GSR tranny.
It seems pretty common for bimmer guys to put ATF
in their manual tranny as you can see in this article.
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I'm guessing if it can be done to a bimmer, the same principle should be applicable to an integra. or am i wrong?
Old 10-08-2004, 09:14 AM
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Hmm...if ATF could go into manual transmissions, then why not just make "transmission fluid" and not MTF & ATF.

go down to Honda and get 3 qts (although only 2.3qt will be used) to put into your manual tranny.
Old 10-08-2004, 10:10 AM
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I wouldnt put anything else but honda tranny fluid.
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Originally Posted by LT6916
Hmm...if ATF could go into manual transmissions, then why not just make "transmission fluid" and not MTF & ATF.

go down to Honda and get 3 qts (although only 2.3qt will be used) to put into your manual tranny.
I'm puzzled by the same question.
But it seems like a lot of people have/have had good experience with Redline performance lubricants.
I might as well just put it in and see how the car drives.
If I don't like it, I can always drain it and put genuine Honda MTF
or whatever people recommend.
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You have ATF


You need MTF
Old 10-08-2004, 07:43 PM
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People have noticed foaming with Redline fluids in our trannies...
Old 10-08-2004, 10:54 PM
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I wouldn't chance it. Transmissions are expensive. GO with the MTF and don't take chances because being cheap now could mean a whole lot of problems down the road.
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Thanks for the advice, guys.
I think I'll get Honda MTF. But I might try MTF made by other brand.
Anyone wants free 2qt of Redline D4 ATF? hehe
Old 10-09-2004, 12:43 PM
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Just go get what the car was designed for. It was designed for Honda MTF, so that's what I'd put in it.
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I've just put in redline MTL. The shifting is awesome. I was only able to put in one quart but do research before putting in any redline!



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