[jfx]

Hi, since I restored my Integra now I need to put back all the fluid in it. So basically I have to make some choice and would need your opinion. I got a K20a R with Type R 5 lug Dc2 brake, kept the Powersteering and the radiator will be a full aluminium one.

I was thinking to start with
=Amsoil synthetic 10w30 engine oil
=Honda OEM transmission fluid
=ATE superblue brake fluid
=Coolant=>? red or green anybrand?
=Powersteering=>?

Thanks
Also I made a pool since for the engine oil I have been using Mobil1 syntec for a while and my Bserie was working good but was burning oil like a oil pump machine...
Thank you everyone, I have read alot on bobistheoilguy but there are not alot of convern about the Honda K series

 

[qtmac_mien]

go with the oem honda BLUE coolant, smells like berries BUT does NOT taste like it and it stands out alot of there is a leak..

 

[jfx]

go with the oem honda BLUE coolant, smells like berries BUT does NOT taste like it and it stands out alot of there is a leak..

lol it make me want to taste it....
vodka+honda blue coolant mmm j/k

 

[vbo]

For tranny : Amsoil MTF synchromesh 5w30

 

[signalpuke]

JFX, emailed you back man, and here is that thread http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31101

How cold does it get where you are, and if freezing, how much of the year?

 

[svaillan]

tranny honda MTF green lable...have it in my RSX and I love it.

 

[svaillan]

JFX, emailed you back man, and here is that thread http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31101

How cold does it get where you are, and if freezing, how much of the year?

about that your not supposed to use 10w30 if it gets below 20deg F

 

[jfx]

JFX, emailed you back man, and here is that thread http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31101

How cold does it get where you are, and if freezing, how much of the year?

Yes I got your email, hopefully I won't use my car in the winter, so most of the use will be between 15 and 30 degree celcius, however just before I garage it may go down to -5(but not for a long period of time)
Thanks again

 

[jfx]

My choice is made for the transmssion: HONDA new MFT
Remaining : Engine betweeen amsoil and M1 and coolant,

ALSO for the brake fluid I have heard of new DOT5 that does not damage the paint, I also have heard that the DOT5 is not compatible with previous DOT, but however I flushed all my system since my car is stripped; I have also heard of DOT5.1 that is compatible with previous DOT3,4 system but I don't know if the DOT5.1 damage the paint;(because since I changed all my line, switched to a 5 lug master) their is a little possibility that I have a leak.
I need a little help deciding which brake fluid I will use...
Thank
JF

 

[svaillan]

DOT5 is fully sinthetic and is not recommend, it also will not mix with dot3,4,5.1. the other ones will mix and will also take the paint off your car but they are better for keeping water out of your brake lines..they only absorb about 2% a year...go to carbible.com , there is a really good section on different brake fluids

 

[Fuster_Cluck]

Mobil 1 motor oil
Honda/Acura tranny oil
Prestone green coolant 50/50
Prestone DOT3 brake fluid

It's what I run in my Honda :up: :up:

 

[talonxracer]

RP 5w-30/10w-30 w/M104 filter

use Honda MTF, or Pennzoil Synchromesh

Honda typeII coolant

and finally ATE superblue brake fluid

 

[jfx]

After I read a couple of review & discussion here and on other forum (bitog) and think that most people use M1 but I think that Amsoil a a bit better, however for the price and availability it is really hard to change from M1. I will probably start my engine in 2-3 week so give me all the story/comment you want...
Thank you everyone
JF

 

[panchovilla760]

could u use eng oil in the tranny??

 

[svaillan]

could u use eng oil in the tranny??

NONONONONONONONONON.....
AND NO. Not unless your looking to destroy it soon.

 

[vbo]

could u use eng oil in the tranny??

:wow:

:hammer:

 

[jfx]

This is the pattern that it looks like:
-Engine oil=>Amsoil
-Tranny oil=>New Honda MTF(but I can't find it IN CANADA :down: there is no dealer that is seller it, and I don't see it on ebay )
-Brake fluid=> ATE superblue
-PowerSteering=>Honda P/S fluid
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-Coolant=>??? green or red???

Thank you for every comment
PS:I know its a bit of topic, but would you recommend me using the S2K oil filter instead of the RSX one?
Thanks again

 

[svaillan]

that's crazy that you don't have a honda dealer there that sells green lable....that's all they sell anymore in the states.

 

[panchovilla760]

the reason i asked is because i took my car ro a shop and they drained my oil and tranny and filled it w/ eng oil said it wouldnt be a prob.

 

[Fuster_Cluck]

-Coolant=>??? green or red???

Prestone Green!

PS:I know its a bit of topic, but would you recommend me using the S2K oil filter instead of the RSX one?

I heard all Honda oil filters are the same even though I believe there are 2 different part #'s. Doesn't make sense to me, but I researched this before going from D to B to K series