Is the vx the king?

[Ryland]

I think next time I change my tranny fluid in my VX I'm going to go with the Honda labeled MTF from the dealer because it only holds a few quarts so it's not a big cost.
I had Amsoil MTF in my VX tranny a few years ago when I had the main bearing go out on it, granted it also had 230,000 miles on it as well so I can't say what the true cause was but the Amsoil MTF is very thin, thinner then Honda specs for the transmission.
I currently have Amsoil 0w 30 in my current vx transmission and have no issues with it, it shifts really well in cold weather and in warm weather it feels tight and smooth and this car has 220,000 miles on it and like I said, shifts like it was new.

[live4soccer7]

I have a relative that put synchromesh in his tranny and he says it shifts better than ever. I think that since I don't have any current tranny issues I will be going with the Honda MTF. Now I just need to pick a suitable oil that is, "Energy Conserving II". Anyone know anything about this? Do pretty much all synthetics meet that standard? Like I said earlier, I want to get the amsoil stuff, but as long as it meets that criteria. I'm not an oil "guru", which is why I'm asking for some input there. I know amsoil sells a very good oil filter as well that I'll be using in conjunction.

[live4soccer7]

What is my best option for a real time feedback on fuel and such. Like the scan gauge setup?

[some_other_dave]

Originally Posted by live4soccer7

Now I just need to pick a suitable oil that is, "Energy Conserving II". Anyone know anything about this? Do pretty much all synthetics meet that standard?

I believe that most or all synthetics will meet that. If you get a chance to look at the label, look for the API service logo. The "Energy Conserving" label will be a part of that, either around the outside or in the middle?

Interesting, this is a quote from the BITOG forum:

After August1, 1997 only SJ oils will be designated as "Energy Conserving". The test for SH in combination with "Energy Conserving" and "Energy Conserving II" will not exist.

Anyway, look for the API "donut" and it will say Energy Conserving or not. If it does, its the stuff you want.

-soD

[live4soccer7]

Thanks, I picked up some of the signature series amsoil 5w-30