Tranny's act different in cold weather?
01-17-2004, 11:16 AM
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Tranny's act different in cold weather?
As the weather turned colder here in ohio I have noticed my transmission has been hard to shift when the car is cold. Also, it will almost never go from 3rd-2nd anymore without abnormal pressure. Could this be the clutch since it has 152,000 miles or my tranny be screwed? Any help would be appreciated.
01-17-2004, 11:19 AM
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Re: Tranny's act different in cold weather? (Wish_I_Was_Fast)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wish_I_Was_Fast »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As the weather turned colder here in ohio I have noticed my transmission has been hard to shift when the car is cold. Also, it will almost never go from 3rd-2nd anymore without abnormal pressure. Could this be the clutch since it has 152,000 miles or my tranny be screwed? Any help would be appreciated. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Probally a combination of both.
Change your tranny fluid maybe use some GM synchro mesh.
goodluck
Probally a combination of both.
Change your tranny fluid maybe use some GM synchro mesh.
goodluck
01-17-2004, 11:37 AM
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Re: Tranny's act different in cold weather? (USDMDC2)
Almost every car that I have driven with a manual transaxle has been extremely difficult to shift while the car is cold. After the car heats up, you should be able to shift as normal. I think it's because the transmission fluid thickens as it cools. As the fluid warms up, it becomes more liquid, lubricating the synchros and other internals.
01-17-2004, 01:07 PM
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Re: Tranny's act different in cold weather? (nsxmatt)
It's not lubing well enough when it's cold. It's like the oil in your engine; It performs best when it's up to operating temperature.
Use Honda MTF or get some GM Syncromesh.
Use Honda MTF or get some GM Syncromesh.
01-17-2004, 02:28 PM
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Re: Tranny's act different in cold weather? (R_EG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R_EG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's not lubing well enough when it's cold. It's like the oil in your engine; It performs best when it's up to operating temperature.
Use Honda MTF or get some GM Syncromesh.</TD></TR></TABLE>
true that. Just be gentle tell the car is warm. That's what I do.
Use Honda MTF or get some GM Syncromesh.</TD></TR></TABLE>
true that. Just be gentle tell the car is warm. That's what I do.
01-17-2004, 02:36 PM
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Re: Tranny's act different in cold weather? (B18C2_sedan)
yah i think all Honda's are like that when they're cold....so i wouldn't worry about it ....as long as the shifter feels " normal " after you've been driving for a bit!!!...when it warms up and starts to lube it properly
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