High Performance Transmission Fluid

[jdmorg]

1999 v6 sedan, automatic transmission...

Is there a high performance transmission fluid for Honda? This car is going to be getting run hard for hours on end, with lots of shifts in between. I have a cooler mounted, but now want to add/replace what's in there and would like something that's not going to breakdown on me over race weekend.

Seems like the transmissions are a bit finicky, so I imagine they're that way with fluid as well.

[namegoeshere]

Redline, Amsoil

[jdmorg]

Originally Posted by namegoeshere

Redline, Amsoil

OK...so no issues with running aftermarket ATF you think? I don't know why there would be, but I figured I'd ask.

[reytran]

I plan to buy this and bring to the local store to change, my car is at 96k miles now . But I don't know how many quarts I need for my 3.5 V6 ? 5 quarts?

http://www.autobarn.net/oil25201.html

[Artema]

Originally Posted by jdmorg

OK...so no issues with running aftermarket ATF you think? I don't know why there would be, but I figured I'd ask.

I can't answer a generic question like that. I've had no problems with running Amsoil specifically. Do not try running "racing" ATF, but you can get higher quality replacements.

[thisaznboi88]

tons of people on acurazine run redline D4. My dad MDX runs Castro syn AT oil. Just remember to change it when you need to. I would suggest you do a 3x3 drain and refill if your going to put in good fluid. I also recommend a transmission cooler just for preventive measure.

[jdmorg]

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=54&pcid=9

Ended up using this without seeing any major problems beyond what we had expected with the way this car was being driven. We have a trasmission cooler in place but are still in need of a filter.

We're trying to figure out what are next step is...rebuild the AT, find an MT (likely too $$$) or just drive it again. I think another endurance weekend will kill it without proper upgrades, but we still have a thin budget. Time will tell (and I'll update).

[SatinSilver]

Lubegard Red along with some of the Anti-shutter fix. Available on Amazon. It would be cool to run the car till the trans croaks.

Add inline filter asap.

[geoaccordzantac]

Originally Posted by SatinSilver

Lubegard Red along with some of the Anti-shutter fix. Available on Amazon.

Both of these products are also available at Carquest,NAPA,O'Reilly, Parts City and at Parts Plus stores. Check which ones are in your area.