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Whats better Redline or Honda MTF ?
According to Amsoil, for a 1991 NSX, its recommended to use the Signature Series 0W-30 engine oil in the tranny. But for a 2005 NSX, they recommend the synchromesh 5W-30.
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=1991+ACURA+NSX+2
Been using the Redline MTL since 1997. Extremely happy with it. (JDM gears. 4.55 R&P)
I switched over to Amsoiil MTF about 10k miles ago too. Runs fine, but I didnt get the "day and night" difference from my previous Honda MTF.
Not so much difference in shifting between the Honda MTF vs. Amsoil Synchromesh.
Amsoil vs. Redline - alot of difference.
I've tried Redline MTL, Honda MTF, and synthetic motor oil in the transmission of my NSX, and noticed absolutely no difference in ease of shifting (or in anything else). Now I stick with the Honda MTF.
I'm using this as well. My tranny was slightly notchy and this completely cured it. No I'm not knocking Hondas MTF, I had it for a year and simply wanted to see if the Amsoil would make it shift better and well, it did. I think people will see different results depending on mileage and how you drive.
The reason I put the Redline MTL in my tranny in the first place was that the manufacturer of the 4:55 ring and pinion (Comptech) REQUIRED (not "suggested") it.... and here we are 14 years later and the MTL continues to work well.
I hope you've changed it since then.The reason I put the Redline MTL in my tranny in the first place was that the manufacturer of the 4:55 ring and pinion (Comptech) REQUIRED (not "suggested") it.... and here we are 14 years later and the MTL continues to work well.
Not for use in engines, hypoid rear axles, limited-slip or wet clutch applications.
I hope you've changed it since then.
Amsoil says on their website regarding this fluid:
Is this an issue in our application?
The 91-94 NSX uses a wet clutch type limited slip differential. The diff is lubricated by the MTF circulating through the transmission. If Amsoil is saying not to use it in this application on the box, then I would not use it. It might lead to premature wear of the clutch pack, or other differential components. I use Honda white cap in my NSX and it shifts like butta. Of course the LarryB rebuild may have something to do with that too...
It probably dosn't have the proper friction modifiers intended for clutch plates that constantly slip against eachother.The 91-94 NSX uses a wet clutch type limited slip differential. The diff is lubricated by the MTF circulating through the transmission. If Amsoil is saying not to use it in this application on the box, then I would not use it. It might lead to premature wear of the clutch pack, or other differential components. I use Honda white cap in my NSX and it shifts like butta. Of course the LarryB rebuild may have something to do with that too...