The reason i am asking, the Honda guys seems to perfer a oil type called MTF? Well they get it from land rover as is cheaper and same as Honda MTF.
As the cinq take SAE80w, just want to see if SAE 75w/80 be ok
Here is the spec of the oil
Land Rover MTF-94 gear box oil
Specification file
DESCRIPTION
Land Rover MTF-94 is a specific manual transmission fluid formulated with dedicated additive technology and non conventional base stocks.
RECOMMENDED FOR
- Passenger car synchronised manual transmissions and transaxles, and non-hypoid transfer boxes.
- Light duty diesel utility and truck synchronised manual transmissions and non-hypoid transfer boxes.
- R380 gearbox used in Land Rover Defender, Discovery and Range Rover vehicles.
- PG1 gearboxes in Rover 200, 400, 600 and 800 Series, MG-F and Land Rover Freelander vehicles.
- H gearboxes in Rover 600 Series vehicles.
- Other manual transmissions requiring this type of SAE 75W-80 product (depending on the manufacturer's specific recommendations).
- ZEXEL limited slip axles
- MTF-94 is also specifically recommended for Honda manual transmissions, particularly where the Honda MTF-7289 specification is called for.
MTF-94 is not recommended for use in hypoid differentials where API GL-5 performance is required.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
Maximises transmission life: Extremely shear stable viscosity index improver resists break down under the high shear stresses of modern transmissions, ensuring that oil viscosity and film thickness are sufficient for effective protection of gears against wear and scuffing. Proprietary antiwear and extreme pressure additives provide the load carrying capacity necessary to minimise wear of transmission components under all conditions.
Saves on maintenance: Excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability of the non conventional base oils provide superior resistance to the formation of lacquer, deposits and corrosive acid by-products.
Longer oil drain periods: Exceptional oxidation resistance and thermal stability of the non conventional base oils resists degradation and provides longer term protection against oil thickening and acidity increase compared with more common MTFs.
Easy gear selection: Special viscosity and frictional characteristics allow synchroniser rings and cones to operate properly over a longer period, enabling light and easy shifting, even at low start-up temperatures.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
API GL-4
Rover Group
MTF-94; R380, PG1 & H gearbox approvals
Honda MTF-7289
MG PG1 gearbox approval
KEY PROPERTIES
SAE Viscosity 75W-80
Density at 15°C, kg/L 0.870
Flash Point, COC, °C 185
FZG, Load Stage 11
Pour Point, °C -45
Viscosity at -40°C, cP 60,000
Viscosity at 40°C, cSt 53.2
Viscosity at 100°C, cSt 10.50
Viscosity Index 190
Full Synthetic 75W80 GL-4
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