What grinding gears can do
#105
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In all of my previous cars i have always skipped gears, cuz generally on the street i accerlate fast and then as soon as im a littl over the speed limit i throw it in 5th or 6th to just cruise at that speed. And have never once had any tranny problems. But that was on one integra and 2 preludes. Aparently it is a problem on the S and now im scared, its going to be hard to get out of the habit.
#107
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it would apply to both ap1 and ap2...very little difference besides minor gear ratio's between the two trannies...and carbon synchro's.
just break the habit.
just break the habit.
#109
I know I'm bring this topic up out of the grave, but I've recently started having a problem with my car. I got it used about a month ago and I'm sure the previous owner skipped gears. 5th is very rough sometimes and hard to select. Can I fix this problem on my own? I'm a college student and don't have the money to throw at fixing this. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, I'm in Kansas city, and any offer to help would be appreciated.
#110
If you have a bad synchro or bent shift fork, then there's not much you can do other than baby it or fix it. Have you tried changing the tranny oil? I found that GM Synchromesh Friction Modified (not regular GM Synchromesh) made the tranny MUCH better.