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Old 11-27-2002, 12:41 PM
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haynes manual says i can use honda manual tranny fluid or sae 10w-30 motor oil. the store doesnt have honda mtf and i dont want to use motor oil. would it be ok to use a universal manual tranny fluid??
Old 11-27-2002, 12:54 PM
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I would either go to the Honda Dealer and get MTF or run 30w oil.
Old 11-27-2002, 01:09 PM
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Honda MTF has the proper vitamins and minerals your aging tranny needs
Old 11-27-2002, 02:09 PM
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you can't go wrong with OEM, and its not THAT much more than generic stuff
Old 11-27-2002, 02:38 PM
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i dont mind the price just we needed something to put in the tranny tonight so we can try and start the motor... friday we're draining it and putting in honda mtf
Old 11-27-2002, 03:05 PM
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i wouldn't use anything else. if at all possible don't put anything in till you can get your hands on some MTF fluid.

too bad it's the holidays.
my local acura dealership's part department is open till 2 am everyday. :bigok:
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Old 11-27-2002, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by Bumnah

my local acura dealership's part department is open till 2 am everyday. :bigok:
Acura tranny fluid :thumbdown

Old 11-27-2002, 08:50 PM
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we never got the motor in the car anyway so crisis averted i suppose




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