Hi I figured i'd let you guys in on a little trick that I just tried. I've been doing some reading on manual trans fluid and ran into a post where someone compared stock mft, redline shock proof, and gm syncromesh "friction modified" and they said overal the GM fluid was best. so I gave it a shot and it was a very noticable difference. the lovely 1-2 shift was a million times better, putting it into reverse is a breeze now and it also seems to drive a little smoother. it feels less notchy now. the fluid is semi-synthetic so we'll see if it helps with gas milage at all.

the fluid is a little pricey but I think it well worth the money. it only takes approx 2qts. you can buy it a any GM dealer, but make sure you get the "friction modified" version. it comes in a regular qt. bottle like oil. the standard syncromesh comes in a round bottle. part # 12377916

 

yes i voucher.

i use gm synchromesh in my car

ive used in in all my car actually.

sooo smooth. one day i will try redline...but im happy with my gm sychromesh

over here its 14 bucks a quart! eww.

well i think that how much i paid for it. all i know is its super expensive..but definitely worth the money.

 

yeah I paid $10.25 a qt. not cheap but still worth it.

 

used this on my s2k, and it really does work

 

just bought them this past Tuesday, gonna put it in this weekend, can't wait!

 

word of advice. either hold the drain plug at a angle to control the angle of the fluid as it comes out, or pull the plastic panel foward otherwise when you drop the drain plug it will make a huge mess when it hits the frame rail and stays in the plastic panel underneeth. I also found it easiest to get a 3' piece of hose and a funnle then route the hose between the strut and body and fill it by the tire. its a little tight on space down there.

 

i'm going to have to try this out

i used mobil 1 75-90W synthetic gear oil or something like that before in my s2k
never had any problems
but i've heard great things about gm syncromesh

-Ricky

 

GM synchromesh? where do u get it at? when u say gm dealer u dont mean like chevy etc. do u? or can we just get it at autozone or kragen

 

Is it temp sensitive if you live in cold areas?

 

i've read it actually helps in cold climates.

yeah any gm dealer should carry it. chevy, gmc, saturn, ect....

autozone, kragen, and other parts stores typically carry a comparable syncromesh fluid but it isn't the "friction modified" version typically. and there is a difference between the two.

 

guess this goes in MT and not AT right

 

have my clutch changed and flywheel in 2 weeks. i will pick this up. thx.

 

Im going to pick this up when i get my short shifter/knob.

 

I've tried the GM stuff and Redline, both are awesome.

 

The guys over at Acurazine go bonkers over GM synchromesh. I tried the GM stuff but found that Amsoil MTF works best for my TL.

 

I've used redline for my past 4 cars and it's been great, but I'm always willing to try something new if it's that well talked about.

 

Any Motul users here? I have it in my STi and it is fabulous compared to the factory stuff.

 

interesting. A good product with GM's name on it! Who would of ever thought! I just might have to try this stuff!!!

 

It's been a year that I haven't replace my MTF already. I'll definitely try that when I replace my clutch and put in my differential.

 

Syncromesh is great.... but.... after time it softens the syncros and causes them to wear faster and normal, but it does make shifting better, Honda/Acura MTF is really the same as syncromesh but its a mix of a honda version of syncromesh and (10w30) motor oil. i would try redline or royal purple. if you really wanna spend some money look into Torco or Eneos. also i would get a megnetic drain plug for the engine and tranny, that helps alot on catching metal shavings from the oil