Amsoil Gear Oil in 2007 Honda Element Manual Trans

[jcasaccio]

The manual recommends Honda fluid (ATF) in the manual. This seems pretty 'thin' to me. Any reason I cannot use a synthetic gear oil instead? Will it cause increased wear? If anything, I think shifting should be a lot smoother than it is. Any thoughts?

Jack

 

[unDummy]

Specifically which Honda fluid spec?

No, you should NOT step up to a gear oil when requiring ATF.
But, if weather allows, a mildly thicker synthetic manual tranny fluid would be a good choice.

Try the Honda MTF straight from the dealer. Other options are the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF, RoyalPurple Synchromax, and Pennzoil/Texaco Synchromesh.

 

[hooperswish1]

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Specifically which Honda fluid spec?

No, you should NOT step up to a gear oil when requiring ATF.
But, if weather allows, a mildly thicker synthetic manual tranny fluid would be a good choice.

Try the Honda MTF straight from the dealer. Other options are the Redline MTL, Amsoil MTF, RoyalPurple Synchromax, and Pennzoil/Texaco Synchromesh.

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I thought the penzzoil synchromesh was a dino...?

 

[Axe Man]

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The manual recommends Honda fluid (ATF) in the manual. This seems pretty 'thin' to me. Any reason I cannot use a synthetic gear oil instead? Will it cause increased wear? If anything, I think shifting should be a lot smoother than it is. Any thoughts?

Jack

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Are you sure it's ATF??? Honda manual tranny's take MTF. I checked the Amsoil site for your application and it's the same as my 2004 Civic. MTF

I have it in my tranny and it works great. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Pablo]

I'm pretty sure it takes: 1. Honda MT fluid, P/N 08798-9016

The equivalent, with plenty of good feedback: Amsoil MTF

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[mechtech2]

A minor viscosity increase may only be a problem in extreme cold.
That Amsoil sure looks promising!