Up until today, this has only RARELY happened and only on first gear. Today it happened on pretty much every gear. I was making the trip from essex back to rockville and it would be rediculously hard to get into gear, sometimes even impossible. I did about 30 2nd gear starts on the way back. Somewhere along the way I found out that it's somewhat easier to get into gear if I tap the throttle a bit, but usually that would make it grind like hell and then sometimes get into gear. Then finally, about 5 minutes from home, everything turned back to completely normal.

Only thing i can think of is replacing tranny fluid, as its been about 6 months since I last changed it. Anybody have any suggestions?

 

check clutch fluid level

If the problem is inconsistant, it probably could stand to be bled.

 

****, I forgot about that. Last time i topped it off my first gear problems went away. I'll check it in a hour or so. Thanks.

 

the clutch fluid is a closed system. There should be ANY consuption of fluid; no evaporation, it doesn't burn off, doesn't get consumed... if you ever have to fill it, its because its leaking. Fill it once a year, that could be OK I guess... but if it leaks out, then air is drawn back in, and then you have a problem.

edit: you can just cut & paste this into your sig, makes it easier

- Clutch fixed (thanks to Greyout ) lol jk

 

Now that my car cooled down completely (and i took a nap...) it shifted perfectly. In fact, it no longer felt like it was grinding every time i went into fifth. Clutch fluid level checked out ok. Maybe it had something to do with using generic MTF during the last change?

 

use only honda mtf, or gm synchromesh, i have seen good results with it

 

sounds like your clutch was not fully dis-engaging. I would work on that instead of tranny fluid.

 

well, my clutch is shot to **** anyway (see sig)

I plan on getting a new one when I get money, but that won't be any time soon