Honda MTL = 10w30 motor oil?

[Logik]

From another forum, there was a question about manual tranny fluid changes on Hondas.

Him: Just out of curiosity, has anyone mentioned what honda uses for MTF in these cars? I know, but I think it is funny to see the look on peoples faces when you tell them.....

Me: Please enlighten us.

Him: It is plain ol' 10W30 Motor oil. Kinda cool really, a cheap refill!


Is this accurate? The owner's manual specifically says not to use 10w30 motor oil or else gears might stick.

Thanks.

 

[smthrj53]

The older Honda's did say in the owners manual that 10W-30 was acceptable. At some point the wording changed, and now you are only supposed to use that for short term use. I belive the additive package in today's MTL is different than what was used in the past.

 

[Bror Jace]

Try doing a search of this forum using the acronym "MTF" and you'll find lots of discussion on this stuff.

--- Bror Jace

 

[mechtech]

It WAS a motor oil, now, it's a friction modified, additive enhanced, motor oil.

 

[burnout]

Yeah, it smells horrible now too.