Honda MTF factory fill, 6-speed manual trans, '04 Acura RSX type-S, 9786 miles

[bugman-74]

Here's the results on my 6-speed manual (Acura RSX-S). I decided to switch over to redline MTL (synthetic). I will post those results in another 20-30000 miles...

I'm thinking it looks pretty good considering this was the factory fill. But it did only have 10k miles on it...

 

[TR3-2001SE]

Looks fine to me. I plan on using the MTL on my Miata at the next change. I have MT90 in it now. Post your results so we can see how these fluids hold up.

 

[widman]

I haven't analized this fluid before, nor do I have a copy of new oil analysis to reference (ie: is silicon dirt, anti-foam, or sealant), but it APPEARS to be heavily contaminated by dirt, with higher iron, lead, and copper wear than I would normally see in a normal transmission analisis. I have dozens of analysis of normal transmission fluids.

 

[bugman-74]

Wow, havnt been here in a while - and just saw this last post...

To clear up any confusion - this was the honda "factory fill" that was in the car as I bought it off the showroom floor. I'd expect the wear-metals to be a bit high due to break-in.

I'm still running the Redline MTL - Wont need to change it for a while yet...

 

[bugman-74]

NOTE: Old post, but adding text version of data in case pic dies:

First result is Honda Factory Fill, 16 months, 9786 miles

Iron 55
Chromium 0
Lead 21
Copper 39
Tin 0
Aluminum 15
Nickel 0
Silver 0
Silicon 35
Boron 1
Sodium 0
Magnesium 15
Calcium 3045
Barium 0
Phosphorus 1555
Zinc 1883
Molybdenum 0
Titanium 0
Vanadium 0
Potassium 0

Fuel Visc100 8.52
Water 0
Soots/Solids TR
Coolant NO
Nitr 2
Oxid 78
TAN 2.16

 

[OiledMustangGT]

they use 10w30 from the factory?