Changed MTF to Amsoil Synchromesh, I am Happy!

[amirza786]

Amsoils website offers a 20$ a year or 10$ for 6 months to get a exclusive purchase account. When i buy through them now, i save significant amount compared to buying from a dealer or online else where. I buy engine oil, tranny oil, and radiator fluid from them.

Yes, I saw that if you become a preferred member you get discounts and free shipping purchasing Amsoil products. Thing is I use for engine oil Indemitsu Zepro, which is formulated for turbocharged DI engines, and a 5 quart container is a lot cheaper than Amsoil's gallon container (4 quarts), even with the discount. And with changing my oil around 7 or 8K miles, which is basically twice a year, as well as Amsoil recommending the MTF change at 30 to 50K (which is probably every 2 years in my case), it's not worth it to me paying the $20 a year

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[amirza786]

I checked again. They carry Royal Purple but not Amsoil.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/auto...ansmission/transmission-fluids-additives.html

Here is the contact information of the Amsoil dealer who shipped to me:

Best Oil Company LLC
www.TheBestOil.com Email: [email protected]
800-745-5055


I am sure they would be happy to ship to Canada

 

[amirza786]

One of the things I wanted to see was how well the Amsoil Synchromesh performed cold. This morning it was 40 degrees F (yes, that is cold in California!), and the shifting was very smooth. It was defnietly smoother than the factory fill, and of course got smoother as the transmission warmed up. There was very little hesitation, I was quite happy! I can't wait for the summer months when I take the car out to Southern Cal so I can see how it performs under a lot of heat and load

 

[das borgen]

I've used this Amsoil MTF in another car. I just bought 2 qts for the Si. I'm at 26k miles, including some autocrossing, and the car needs a fluid change for sure

 

[amirza786]

I've used this Amsoil MTF in another car. I just bought 2 qts for the Si. I'm at 26k miles, including some autocrossing, and the car needs a fluid change for sure

In my opinion, this is exactly what the car needed. Now it is really enjoyable to drive, I'm really loving it every time I get behind the wheel. Even at low speeds I just creep along in second gears so smoothly. Amsoil says you can go 50k miles between changes, all the way to a maximum of 150k, while OEM recommends 30k all the way to 60k max

 

[parshisa]

One of the things I wanted to see was how well the Amsoil Synchromesh performed cold. This morning it was 40 degrees F (yes, that is cold in California!), and the shifting was very smooth. It was defnietly smoother than the factory fill, and of course got smoother as the transmission warmed up. There was very little hesitation, I was quite happy! I can't wait for the summer months when I take the car out to Southern Cal so I can see how it performs under a lot of heat and load

Sorry to disappoint you, but it doesn’t perform as good during hot months. Last summer here in south texas was pretty warm and it hate to say it but for me it shifted not a whole a lot better than oem fluid. But once it cooled off - oh my, butter, pure irish butter. Love the car. Anyhow, that was my experience, let’s see what this summer brings.
P.S. it still is 100times better than OEM fluid

 

[amirza786]

Sorry to disappoint you, but it doesn’t perform as good during hot months. Last summer here in south texas was pretty warm and it hate to say it but for me it shifted not a whole a lot better than oem fluid. But once it cooled off - oh my, butter, pure irish butter. Love the car. Anyhow, that was my experience, let’s see what this summer brings.
P.S. it still is 100times better than OEM fluid

If it is 100 times better than OEM, then I have nothing to look forward to except happiness! Luckily our summers are mild compared to yours, so I might have better luck. BTW, Amsoil claims to perform well up to 300 degrees F

 

[parshisa]

If it is 100 times better than OEM, then I have nothing to look forward to except happiness! Luckily our summers are mild compared to yours, so I might have better luck. BTW, Amsoil claims to perform well up to 300 degrees F

Idk, it’s just weird that every time i drive the car during summer months transmission feels so different. Like one day it shifts like shit - notchy, takes effort to get in the gear. Next like HEB organic butter. Very inconsistent. Perhaps it’s just my like, not sure. Anyhow, looks like my hatch loves both 5w30 amsoil engine and tranny fluid. Great fluids for a great car

 

[amirza786]

Idk, it’s just weird that every time i drive the car during summer months transmission feels so different. Like one day it shifts like shit - notchy, takes effort to get in the gear. Next like HEB organic butter. Very inconsistent. Perhaps it’s just my like, not sure. Anyhow, looks like my hatch loves both 5w30 amsoil engine and tranny fluid. Great fluids for a great car

Ha ha funny you mentioned HEB. When I travel to our San Antonio office HEB is my go to place before I go to the hotel. The store is the size of Costco

 

[mis3]

Off topic.
How is Amsoil engine oil compared to Honda OE oil? If I order Amsoil MTF, I might as well order the engine oil
BTW. Who makes Honda engine oil?

 

[parshisa]

Off topic.
How is Amsoil engine oil compared to Honda OE oil? If I order Amsoil MTF, I might as well order the engine oil
BTW. Who makes Honda engine oil?

You may hear different opinions but here’s my experience: my 1.5T never seen a different oil buy Amsoil SS two OCI with 0w20 and now i’m on the 3rd fill of 5w30. Ran UOA for all the fills and weat numbers with 30weight are super low. With my driving pattern i can easily go 7-8K on the oil and analysis confirmed it. With that said, i’m very happy with this oil in my car and never bothered looking for anything different. All right of my UOAs are in database.

Honda OEM oil is made by Conoco Phillips

 

[ThatDustyFox]

I really wanted to try out Synchromesh after reading this thread but after speaking with a buddy of mine who would be doing the fluid swap for me, he told me to stay away from any non-OEM fluids for the trans. He said that if the trans shits the bed and you do a warranty claim, Honda will sample the fluid in the trans and if it's not the OEM fluid, they will deny your claim.

 

[parshisa]

I really wanted to try out Synchromesh after reading this thread but after speaking with a buddy of mine who would be doing the fluid swap for me, he told me to stay away from any non-OEM fluids for the trans. He said that if the trans shits the bed and you do a warranty claim, Honda will sample the fluid in the trans and if it's not the OEM fluid, they will deny your claim.

What are the odds tranny will all of the sudden shit the bed? I mean, you’re putting in the fluid produced by a well known and respected manufacturer and thinking it will blow up all of the sudden? This is plain dumb, it really is. To each it’s own though

 

[amirza786]

I really wanted to try out Synchromesh after reading this thread but after speaking with a buddy of mine who would be doing the fluid swap for me, he told me to stay away from any non-OEM fluids for the trans. He said that if the trans shits the bed and you do a warranty claim, Honda will sample the fluid in the trans and if it's not the OEM fluid, they will deny your claim.

That is not true. According to Amsoil, Honda cannot deny repairing or replacing your trans if there is a defect in the transmission except if the fluid causes the defect. If the fluid causes the defect than Amsoil will cover you under their warranty. You can find this information on their website

https://www.amsoil.com/warranty.aspx

Now let's say you were to put in the wrong fluid, such as gear oil etc or you were to put in 20W50 in your engine when they recommend 0W20, that would be another story

 

[ThatDustyFox]

That is not true. According to Amsoil, Honda cannot deny repairing or replacing your trans if there is a defect in the transmission except if the fluid causes the defect. If the fluid causes the defect than Amsoil will cover you under their warranty. You can find this information on their website

https://www.amsoil.com/warranty.aspx

Now let's say you were to put in the wrong fluid, such as gear oil etc or you were to put in 20W50 in your engine when they recommend 0W20, that would be another story

Good to know. I guess I'll be using Amsoil for both my engine and trans when I get my car serviced next.

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