Manual Transmission Oil

[x3r0]

I recently transplanted my 86 accord engine into an aquired 88 accord... I need to put transmission oil back in and I don't quite know what is safe to use.
Short of getting something with Honda's name on it at the dealership what kind of oil can I put in my Manual Transmission.

[86LXItooFAST4me]

its just motor oil.

FLUID CAPACITY IS A REFERENCE GUIDE ONLY. CHECK FLUID LEVEL, DO NOT OVERFILL.
M/T - GEAR OIL : SF/10W-30
M/T - GEAR OIL : SF/10W-40
M/T - GEAR OIL : SG/10W-30
M/T - GEAR OIL : SG/10W-40
M/T FLUID CAP PT : 5.0
* Important Notice *
DRAIN AND FILL PLUG INFORMATION IS A REFERENCE GUIDE ONLY, DO NOT OVERTORQUE
DRAIN PLUG SIZE : 3/8-SQUARE
DRAIN PLUG TORQUE : 30FT-LBS
FILL PLUG SIZE : 17MM-HEX
FILL PLUG TORQUE : 30FT-LBS
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[AccordEpicenter]

Use either 10w-30 or Honda MTF... If the tranny is really worn/has problems switch to GM syncromesh friction modified

[3gn86lxi]

My mechanic reccomended I use the Honda fluid. It's very inexpensive also, I bought two quarts when he put in my clutch for like six dollars.

[x3r0]

Ok most people are saying 10w30 or 10w40.... but I cant find that in "Gear Oil" anywhere. The honda dealership closed before I could make it there but I decided to go with 10w30 Mobile Synthetic Motor Oil for my transmission.

[SHURIK]

U CAN RUN ANYTHING U WANT IN THIER AS LONG AS IT IS GREASY MY CIVIC I RAN 70W90 GEAR OIL CAUSE I HAD A CV SEAL LEAK AND THATS THE ONLY STUFF THAT STAYDE IN THIER BUT U CAN US MOTOR OIL OR GEAR OIL or buy oil that sayse non detergent meaning dosent foam up from agitation but honda m/t tranys are so well made u can run crisco in thier ant it will be ok so dont wory just pore somthing oily in thier and have fun

[3gn86lxi]

O.K.????????? Do you want to replace a tranny or drive????? Use oil......not crisco!!!!!!

[x3r0]

Actualy I wanted to be healthier so im switching to olive oil..... maybe some "I cant believe its not butter" spread to keep the seals in good shape.

[Slavic]

Ideally get GM Syncromesh... Friction modified, not standard at any GM dealership (part # 12377916) or at least the cheaper non Friction modified Penzoil Syncromesh version at AutoZone. Search for "Syncromesh" for info:

https://www.3geez.com/search.php?searchid=110862

[buds302]

yea i heard virgin olive oil was the best. try that and then cook me something with it when you blow a hole in your tranny.any way 10w30 and 10w40 is not gonna be listed as gear oil. it is regular motor oil . the reason it is not as black as the oil that you tak out of your engine is because your engine actually uses fire and burns the oil. your trans on the other hand uses no fire. which means it doesnt burn. it doesnt get as hot in there as your engine would. now if you have a leak in your trans then its better to use a heavier weight oil like 80w90 or something like that. any more questions?
dont listen to people that tell you to use cooking products for lube in your car. if you never heard of it or you cant get it at the autopats store then dont use it.

[AccordEpicenter]

Ideally get GM Syncromesh... Friction modified, not standard

its pretty good stuff. Honda mtf is great too. I really dont like regular motor oil but it will work ok. Gear oil is wayyy too heavy (fuckup tranny)

[carotman]

Yup, gear oil will mess the tranny if used for a long time.

Or course people using this will do it to an already messed up transmission/car and will get rid of it before the extent of damage is visible.

[AccordEpicenter]

oh yea... full synthetic oil is bad news for gearboxes (read: no mobil 1 in your 5 speed)

[POS carb]

Recommended oil is motor oil, just buy whatever you stick in the engine, not gear oil

I have some questions:
1)What could happen if you were to put 3 quarts instead of the recommended 2.5/2.6?
2)I have synthetic-blend (not full synth) from Castrol and I accidentally created a mix of 1Q 10-40 and 1.5Q 20-50 because I grabbed an improperly stocked quart and didn't realize until I poured it in, could this create a problem? I figure whatever maybe the thinner oil will keep the 5th gear happy
3) how do I check the level on this trans? It seems to me the only way to know is to drain it all out and measure out your new oil b4 u pour
4) can the 5th gear cover give me access to the oil passages? I want to enlarge whatever lets the oil flow to 5th it makes a very slight whining sound on accelleration in 5th but I'm hoping it's just how an OD gear should sound
5) how can I make 1st gear engage smother?
6)can the clutch cable bracket be shortened or swapped for a shorter-throw clutch? it seems I have to push it too far down but I'm never driven any other cable-clutch cars to campare it to. I think even my parents old '78 Celica had a hydro clutch... Could I convert to hydro? Where does the unit mount?

[sjsjbb]

i know that i read some where that heavy gear oil wasnt good. too thick and it doesnt get up into 5th gear alas 5th gear and bearings might go just my thoughts on what i read somewhere.

[bigal004321]

where do u put manual transmission oil in? i dont know where to even check how low it is? i looked all over the transmission in the engine bay and couldnt see a dipstick? any got a pic?

[AZmike]

just behind where the passenger side axle goes into the transmission case these is a large (~30 mm) nut with a 17 mm head and an aluminum crush washer visible behind it. That is the fill plug. The oil level should be to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the car on level ground.

[88Accord-DX]

My manual tanny had a plug in it, used a 3/8 ratchet & put it in the square in the plug. Used 80W gear oil. Filled er up to the bottom of the plug.

[Honda-Master]

guys DO NOT use gear( 80-90w oil ) in a honda tranny,, it will be too tick to get to 5th gear to lube it properly,, 5th gear will overheat and burn,, I have replaced a bunch of 5th gear assembly because people use gear oil.......
Use motor oil....10w30 will do well... no need to get the expensive stuff ,, just basic motor oil.

Do Not listen to Shurik to use anything in there i do not know what he has been smoking ..

[88Accord-DX]

Use motor oil....10w30 will do well... no need to get the expensive stuff ,, just basic motor oil.

Your right, I did some research on it. The stupid Haynes manual says use 80w gear oil.

[TWOLOUDNPROUD]

Fill it up with slick50 it may cost you some $$$$$$$

[sjsjbb]

i guess thats whay they say u learn from experience. i found out hard way and it is costing me money now. i used 80/90 and with in 2 months i have to replace 5th and 5th syncros 120. syncros 70. for 5th gear and 110. for bearings and missa. it sucks. only good thing is i can tear out a tranny in 1 -2 hrs and put in about same. if i could find junk one around hear id buy but called everywhere within 60 mile no luck or thay want 4-5 hundred car runns great and body and interior good and all electric works .

[AZmike]

The fifth gear assembly can be replaced with the transmission in the car.

[sjsjbb]

only problemis if space collar os seized to main shaft is it is a bugger to get off and chances are the needle bearings on collar are stuckinside gear

[88Accord-DX]

Fill it up with slick50 it may cast you some $$$$$$$

You don't want to put Slick 50 in anything. Read the link below.

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1996/07/slick.htm