Honda's New MTF

Rude_LaNkAn · 09-30-2006, 11:24 AM

I don't know if anyone else has heard of this stuff here yet:

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7875

Basically Honda/Acura has developed a new MTF which is supposed to work like GM Syncromesh...atleast for their 6spd transmissions. Essentially it makes shifting a lot smoother (esp in cold conditions), reduces wear, and helps with the 1-2 shift problems and popping out of 3rd problems some 6spd MT drivers have experienced.

From the Acura USA internal newsletter:

"Acura Precision Crafted MTF: It’s Even Better Than Before

In case you haven’t heard yet, Acura Precision Crafted MTF has been improved. It offers better overall shift quality in cold weather (especially in freezing temperatures), and it’s got better friction reduction for improved fuel economy and longer transmission service life. This new MTF (P/N 08798-9031A) is the factoryfill on all ’07 M/T-equipped Acura models, and it’s backward compatible with older models. It comes in a 1-quart bottle that wears a new label and a white cap."

Anyhow, I've been trying high and low to source some of this here in Canada...and every dealership I've talked to has basically thought I was crazy as they had never heard of anything like this. So far AcuraEast has been the only dealership willing to look further into this, and I'm supposed to call them back tomorrow with the details from the Acura USA internal newsletter I downloaded.

If anyone here has contacts or knows anything about this please post. My car has been known to pop out of 3rd now and then, and I've toyed with the idea of GM Syncromesh...but if this Honda stuff is near as good and doesn't void any warranties I definitely want some in my car.

Anyhow here are the part numbers from the US both for Honda and Acura, and also some pics of the Honda bottle (still trying to get some of the Acura bottle):

Honda: P/N 08798-9031
Acura: P/N 08798-9031A

Taken from Toronto Accords

CleanSRV · 09-30-2006, 11:36 AM

those part numbers are no good...i have yet to here of this stuff..

Mojo85 · 09-30-2006, 05:30 PM

wow, some of the feedback sounds really good.

always complained about the 1-2 gear chrunch and notchiness in the cold winter.

Will · 09-30-2006, 07:22 PM

i would be interested in this product.....this might be a newb question but can we use this mtf for our 5th gen's

-=Wasif=- · 09-30-2006, 07:40 PM

I don't see a reason not to use it ... i am sure it will benefit 5spd as much as 6sp speed transmissions.

mau108 · 09-30-2006, 07:40 PM

pics of the bottle:

Jarek · 10-01-2006, 01:09 AM

How close is an Acura or Honda dealer from the Niagara border? I'll be there next weekend, could pick up a few bottles.

mau108 · 10-01-2006, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarek

How close is an Acura or Honda dealer from the Niagara border? I'll be there next weekend, could pick up a few bottles.

this is apparently the closest one...

Ray Laks Acura
7460 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
PH: (800) 608-0156

Vince · 10-01-2006, 02:05 PM

Boo....I just changed my MTF.

CleanSRV · 10-01-2006, 03:35 PM

why can't i get this???

i will try on monday

Spirit · 10-03-2006, 02:13 AM

So, I assume that it's US only for now? Or did I miss something?

phathomatik · 10-03-2006, 09:51 AM

So did anyone get any more information on this? I just changed my tranny fluid last year, but I will do it again this year if this new stuff will help with shifting in cold weather.

Rude_LaNkAn · 10-03-2006, 12:54 PM

maybe we can get a group buy of this stuff, once we source a dealer?? If someone could call Honda canada and see where we can get this stuff, that would help big time....i cant do it cuz i dont know what to say

PRELUDE V · 10-03-2006, 01:31 PM

i would be interested in this if we have a GB or if someone is going to the states to pick them up =)

Fast Car · 10-03-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t_dot_SiR

i would be interested in this if we have a GB or if someone is going to the states to pick them up =)

Count me in for a GB.

SiR_YO · 10-03-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Car

Count me in for a GB.

D.NGUYEN · 10-03-2006, 07:23 PM

+1 for GB

CleanSRV · 10-03-2006, 07:39 PM

my phone call was not returned today...i will try back again tomorrow. so far its not avaliable up here yet, "technically"...but we'll see about that

mau108 · 10-03-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanSRV

my phone call was not returned today...i will try back again tomorrow. so far its not avaliable up here yet, "technically"...but we'll see about that

cant hook up to another acura dealership in the states?

Will · 10-03-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Car

Count me in for a GB.

Kri$han · 10-04-2006, 12:02 AM

sweet...by the time my 5th gear rebuild project gets underway, this stuff should be here.

bih0ndas · 10-04-2006, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.NGUYEN

+1 for GB

fgramegna · 10-04-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.NGUYEN

+1 for GB

Vince · 10-04-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.NGUYEN

+1 for GB

Might as well change it again

KJM · 10-05-2006, 02:00 AM

+1 here

razor · 10-05-2006, 10:43 AM

+1 here too

Azxster · 10-06-2006, 10:27 PM

+1 too

Jarek · 10-10-2006, 07:02 PM

Craig?

CleanSRV · 10-10-2006, 07:06 PM

i have been trying...one one could figure it out last week for me. i meant to try again today but got tied up. tomorrow, i will have some news....

Jarek · 10-10-2006, 09:44 PM

Well if you can't get it until it's "officially" in Canada dont sweat it..

You do enough for TPC as it is.

CleanSRV · 10-10-2006, 09:46 PM

no no, we getting it. we will be the first

i need some too....

D.NGUYEN · 10-10-2006, 09:56 PM

awesome!!!! especailly if it helps during winter.

PRELUDE V · 10-10-2006, 10:08 PM

awesome man!!!

i'll sure be interested in buying them!!!! wooohooooooo

Rude_LaNkAn · 10-10-2006, 10:24 PM

me too man, i bet the guyz on tac would as well, u think honda will give us group buy pricing? hehe just a thought

PRELUDE V · 10-11-2006, 02:30 AM

haha... if these stuff does work as advertised, i don't really mind about the pricing... i mean if i get a lil discount, it would be a bonus... but right now, our goal is to get these MTF over the border =)

fgramegna · 10-11-2006, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanSRV

no no, we getting it. we will be the first

i need some too....

Craig, can you let me know when it comes in?

I'm gonna come pick up a bottle.
And if anyone in Brampton/Mississauga needs some I can pick up for you guys as well.

Azxster · 10-11-2006, 09:59 AM

Can someone drop it off at the East-End

CleanSRV · 10-11-2006, 10:20 PM

well honda canada cannot import any chemicals that are US only into canada. i will have to find another route.

f20accord · 10-11-2006, 10:27 PM

I might be heading south of the boarder in 2 weeks will keep you updated

stylez · 10-22-2006, 09:05 PM

GOT GOOD NEWS....Seems like one of the guyz on TAC has found a way to get the advanced MTF into Canada, and hes doing a group buy.......i think i have seen him on this board.....here's the link http://forums.torontoaccords.com/viewtopic.php?t=42328

Anyone, know this person and can hook up the tpcers as well?

09-30-2006, 11:24 AM	#1
Rude_LaNkAn GUEST Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scarbrough,Ontario Posts: 2,477	Honda's New MTF I don't know if anyone else has heard of this stuff here yet: http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7875 Basically Honda/Acura has developed a new MTF which is supposed to work like GM Syncromesh...atleast for their 6spd transmissions. Essentially it makes shifting a lot smoother (esp in cold conditions), reduces wear, and helps with the 1-2 shift problems and popping out of 3rd problems some 6spd MT drivers have experienced. From the Acura USA internal newsletter: "Acura Precision Crafted MTF: It’s Even Better Than Before In case you haven’t heard yet, Acura Precision Crafted MTF has been improved. It offers better overall shift quality in cold weather (especially in freezing temperatures), and it’s got better friction reduction for improved fuel economy and longer transmission service life. This new MTF (P/N 08798-9031A) is the factoryfill on all ’07 M/T-equipped Acura models, and it’s backward compatible with older models. It comes in a 1-quart bottle that wears a new label and a white cap." Anyhow, I've been trying high and low to source some of this here in Canada...and every dealership I've talked to has basically thought I was crazy as they had never heard of anything like this. So far AcuraEast has been the only dealership willing to look further into this, and I'm supposed to call them back tomorrow with the details from the Acura USA internal newsletter I downloaded. If anyone here has contacts or knows anything about this please post. My car has been known to pop out of 3rd now and then, and I've toyed with the idea of GM Syncromesh...but if this Honda stuff is near as good and doesn't void any warranties I definitely want some in my car. Anyhow here are the part numbers from the US both for Honda and Acura, and also some pics of the Honda bottle (still trying to get some of the Acura bottle): Honda: P/N 08798-9031 Acura: P/N 08798-9031A Taken from Toronto Accords

09-30-2006, 11:36 AM	#2
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF those part numbers are no good...i have yet to here of this stuff..

09-30-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
Mojo85 GUEST Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga Posts: 5,362	Re: Honda's New MTF wow, some of the feedback sounds really good. always complained about the 1-2 gear chrunch and notchiness in the cold winter.

09-30-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
Will TPC Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississauga Posts: 2,431	Re: Honda's New MTF i would be interested in this product.....this might be a newb question but can we use this mtf for our 5th gen's

09-30-2006, 07:40 PM	#5
-=Wasif=- TPC computer guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mississauga / Toronto Posts: 1,641	Re: Honda's New MTF I don't see a reason not to use it ... i am sure it will benefit 5spd as much as 6sp speed transmissions. __________________ R.I.P \| 1993 Prelude 4th Gen Parts For Sale - almost everything

09-30-2006, 07:40 PM	#6
mau108 TPC Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thornhill Posts: 11,617	Re: Honda's New MTF pics of the bottle: __________________ Useful Reads: SS Tranny Information \| 97-01 Prelude Ignition Recall Information \| How to read the Check Engine Light Code My Email:

10-01-2006, 02:05 PM	#9
Vince TPC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 1,106	Re: Honda's New MTF Boo....I just changed my MTF.

10-01-2006, 03:35 PM	#10
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF why can't i get this??? i will try on monday

10-03-2006, 02:13 AM	#11
Spirit Pianist-Physicist Duality Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Markham, ON / Cambridge, MA Posts: 3,495	Re: Honda's New MTF So, I assume that it's US only for now? Or did I miss something? __________________ -- I am Spirit... 1997 Honda Prelude: Enjoyed from Oct 2002 to Mar 2008... 2008 Volkswagen GTI: Picked up on the last evening of Mar 2008

10-03-2006, 09:51 AM	#12
phathomatik GUEST Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 359	Re: Honda's New MTF So did anyone get any more information on this? I just changed my tranny fluid last year, but I will do it again this year if this new stuff will help with shifting in cold weather.

10-03-2006, 12:54 PM	#13
Rude_LaNkAn GUEST Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scarbrough,Ontario Posts: 2,477	Re: Honda's New MTF maybe we can get a group buy of this stuff, once we source a dealer?? If someone could call Honda canada and see where we can get this stuff, that would help big time....i cant do it cuz i dont know what to say

10-03-2006, 01:31 PM	#14
PRELUDE V Formerly 't_dot_SiR' Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,554	Re: Honda's New MTF i would be interested in this if we have a GB or if someone is going to the states to pick them up =)

10-03-2006, 07:23 PM	#17
D.NGUYEN TPC Remax Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brampton Posts: 4,460	Re: Honda's New MTF +1 for GB __________________ Current: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro w/ sport, tech, navi and B&O package =D SOLD - 2001 Sebring Silver Prelude Special Edition SOLD - 2000 Audi A4 1.8T

10-03-2006, 07:39 PM	#18
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF my phone call was not returned today...i will try back again tomorrow. so far its not avaliable up here yet, "technically"...but we'll see about that

10-04-2006, 12:02 AM	#21
Kri$han masterdebater Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A required field called Location is missing or has an invalid value. Posts: 28,076	Re: Honda's New MTF sweet...by the time my 5th gear rebuild project gets underway, this stuff should be here. __________________

10-05-2006, 02:00 AM	#25
KJM GS Lex' Cartier specs.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Stoney Creek/Oakville Posts: 2,132	Re: Honda's New MTF +1 here

10-05-2006, 10:43 AM	#26
razor TypeRazor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dooh-bridge Posts: 1,300	Re: Honda's New MTF +1 here too

10-06-2006, 10:27 PM	#27
Azxster GUEST Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 506	Re: Honda's New MTF +1 too

10-10-2006, 07:06 PM	#29
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF i have been trying...one one could figure it out last week for me. i meant to try again today but got tied up. tomorrow, i will have some news....

10-10-2006, 09:46 PM	#31
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF no no, we getting it. we will be the first i need some too....

10-10-2006, 09:56 PM	#32
D.NGUYEN TPC Remax Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brampton Posts: 4,460	Re: Honda's New MTF awesome!!!! especailly if it helps during winter. __________________ Current: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro w/ sport, tech, navi and B&O package =D SOLD - 2001 Sebring Silver Prelude Special Edition SOLD - 2000 Audi A4 1.8T

10-10-2006, 10:08 PM	#33
PRELUDE V Formerly 't_dot_SiR' Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,554	Re: Honda's New MTF awesome man!!! i'll sure be interested in buying them!!!! wooohooooooo

10-10-2006, 10:24 PM	#34
Rude_LaNkAn GUEST Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scarbrough,Ontario Posts: 2,477	Re: Honda's New MTF me too man, i bet the guyz on tac would as well, u think honda will give us group buy pricing? hehe just a thought

10-11-2006, 02:30 AM	#35
PRELUDE V Formerly 't_dot_SiR' Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,554	Re: Honda's New MTF haha... if these stuff does work as advertised, i don't really mind about the pricing... i mean if i get a lil discount, it would be a bonus... but right now, our goal is to get these MTF over the border =)

10-11-2006, 09:59 AM	#37
Azxster GUEST Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 506	Re: Honda's New MTF Can someone drop it off at the East-End

10-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#38
CleanSRV double over Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 5,740	Re: Honda's New MTF well honda canada cannot import any chemicals that are US only into canada. i will have to find another route.

10-11-2006, 10:27 PM	#39
f20accord GUEST Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sauga Posts: 191	Re: Honda's New MTF I might be heading south of the boarder in 2 weeks will keep you updated

10-22-2006, 09:05 PM	#40
stylez GUEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Scarborough Posts: 289	Re: Honda's New MTF GOT GOOD NEWS....Seems like one of the guyz on TAC has found a way to get the advanced MTF into Canada, and hes doing a group buy.......i think i have seen him on this board.....here's the link http://forums.torontoaccords.com/viewtopic.php?t=42328 Anyone, know this person and can hook up the tpcers as well?