Redline MTL fluid

[rsabboud]

Hey guys,

My '06 speed is just over 90k km (about 56k miles) and I decided to replace the tranny fluid with redline MTL synthetic. While doing some research online I had found people that say it makes a drastic, day and night difference in smoothness and notchiness. I just wanted to post and say while there definitely is a difference in smoothness, don't expect a anything significant.

[timot_one]

Were the other reviews by other Accord owners?

[rsabboud]

Nah, they were in other forums. I just searched online for reviews on different MTFs.

[timot_one]

For a unmodified or lightly modified Accord, I'd run Honda MTF.  I use Honda MTF and my car is "built" more than most guys on here.

[rsabboud]

Really hey? Is it because the redline fluid won't have the appropriate additives that Honda uses?

On a side note, do you have a V6? Have you installed an lsd?

...I went to a track day and had some lessons for a couple of hours back in September and absolutely loved it. I am going to get into it and take more lessons in May (winter is around the corner). Since then I've been doing some research into getting an lsd from the TL, I've found a few sources online that search wreckers in the but am not sure if the quality of lsd I can get from them. The prices were around $6-700. I have a friend who is a certified mechanic who will install it for me for a low price.

What are your thoughts?

[timot_one]

I have a K24, but I do have an LSD in my 6MT.  I don't know what additives Honda uses, but ever person I talk to about it that builds motors and works on transmissions for Hondas always says to stick with Honda fluid. 

[thisaznboi88]

I have the Redline MTL in my car. The 3rd gear problem when PooF. Drive soooo nice. I have a V6 06 6MT. Its way better then the OEM forum but if you live in very cold climate I suggest you use amsoil.

[thisaznboi88]

changed out my fluid and used Amsoil fluid. Way better during cold start. Redline was having issue with the gears not going in when it was cold (30F). But its good now.