Shifting fast?
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Originally Posted by arsenal' timestamp='1416948915' post='23418092
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Sure it wasn't the placebo effect?
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Originally Posted by alSpeed2k
^don't remember the reason, but I did this and it did help.
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Frankly, I don't care what you think. I just want to help the OP resolve his problem.
TheBigS, check out Billman's post on how to change the clutch fluid.
Initial service:
-suck out old fluid
-clean res with paper towels till spotless
-fill it back up
you can be done here...this is where I recommend that you stop. Do the initial service every 3-6k miles. You'll soon learn the cleaner it is, the longer it stays cleaner
secondary service, only needed if changing over to ATE super blue:
-Do the initial service above, then open the bleeder and run some out till it turns blue. Keep an eye on the master at all times. The clean fluid that you just added will go through the system. DONT let it run dry.
At NO point will you ever need to pump or touch the clutch pedal.
-suck out old fluid
-clean res with paper towels till spotless
-fill it back up
you can be done here...this is where I recommend that you stop. Do the initial service every 3-6k miles. You'll soon learn the cleaner it is, the longer it stays cleaner
secondary service, only needed if changing over to ATE super blue:
-Do the initial service above, then open the bleeder and run some out till it turns blue. Keep an eye on the master at all times. The clean fluid that you just added will go through the system. DONT let it run dry.
At NO point will you ever need to pump or touch the clutch pedal.
Thanks just added so info on change intervals there ^
-Clutch fluid gets destroyed faster than any other fluid in the car
-it is not even part of Honda's maintenance, yet it has the most direct negative affect on the car.
It starts with dirty fluid, then low fluid, then notchly shifting, then 2nd gear grinds, then damaged 2nd gear syncros and gearsets.
Dont overlook this most important vital service.
just added so info on change intervals there ^-Clutch fluid gets destroyed faster than any other fluid in the car
-it is not even part of Honda's maintenance, yet it has the most direct negative affect on the car.
It starts with dirty fluid, then low fluid, then notchly shifting, then 2nd gear grinds, then damaged 2nd gear syncros and gearsets.
Dont overlook this most important vital service.
G/L op, let us know how it goes!
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Low fluid...it's all nice quoting, just looking for something saying the state of clutch fluid will affect the changing of gears...(apart from being black etc.)
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Don't forget there's separate clutch fluid which will affect pedal feel if bad. You can feel bad transmission fluid or lack thereof only in the shifter really.
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Do this first. I replaced whatever was in the tranny with Royal Purple Synchromax. Big difference in the feel of the tranny engaging gears. More positive. Less gear noise, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-S...le+synchrommax
Good luck with your ride!
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Clutch fluid, if contaminated, which it will be if its at all old, will not give the full motion of the clutch slave cylinder as it otherwise should. The clutch won't disengage as quickly, or as fully, as it should. Some of this contamination would also likely be air. So as already mentioned, changing old nasty fluid, if done correctly, also bleeds the system.
Do this:
- change clutch fluid
- change trans fluid
- adjust out clutch pedal free play
If you still have shifting issues after doing all 3, report back.
Do this:
- change clutch fluid
- change trans fluid
- adjust out clutch pedal free play
If you still have shifting issues after doing all 3, report back.
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