97 Civic DX 5 speed
Hey guys, first time posting here. In the span of about a month, my clutch first started sticking to the floor. The big issue that just arose is when I first turn on the car. It feels as if my clutch isn't engaging at all. I pump it, try turning the car off and on again. Eventually once the car has been on a few minutes it starts engaging. It still feels like I'm barely able to shift, but it at least works. I'm very much a novice to a lot of car repairs, but in doing research I'm thinking about ordering a new master cylinder. Thoughts?

It's probably been around 75k miles since the Gear Oil has been drained and filled.

 

check the reservoir. is it dry?

 

The resovoir attached to the Master Cylinder? Sorry I feel like an idiot looking at an engine.

 

what about your slave cylinder? its bolted to the transmission in front. is it sticking? not extending? or staying extended?

 

So the little resovoir attached to the Master Cylinder just has a tiny bit of liquid on the bottom. So I'm thinking that's likely the problem, god I'm a noob. What fluid do I put in there?

 

brake fluid. look under the dash where the pedal goes through the firewall. is there fluid dripping from there?

 

Check the slave cylinder also and the clutch line for leaks.

 

I see the slave cylinder. I haven't seen any evidence of leaks. Since I've had this car I havent added brake fluid to that resovoir though. Once I add the fluid, should i take any other steps?

 

Yes when you fill the reservoir keep an eye on your fluid levels.

 

Reply to kyden's question^.

If there's a fluid dripping, replace the clutch master cylinder and then bleed the hydraulic system.