Re: 01 Civic Manual Tranny Question

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Re: 01 Civic Manual Tranny Question

'Curly Q. Links'

30 Aug 2005 21:41

> I have a 2001 Civic EX and noticed that shifting into reverse is getting
> more tricky (didn't noticed this when car was new). For instance, when the
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> Please give your thoughts.

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Check the level of the brake fluid in your clutch reservoir. It should
have been flushed when you had your brakes done last. See your OWNERS
manual for schedule.

'Curly'

30 Aug 2005 16:35

I have a 2001 Civic EX and noticed that shifting into reverse is getting
more tricky (didn't noticed this when car was new). For instance, when the
civic is rolling backwards, most times shifting it to reverse, stops the car
rolling abrupt with a "dud" sound.

Secondly, when the car is standing still, shifting it to reverse doesn't
always catch, I have to do it twice.

Is this normal? This is my first civic with a manual tranny so I'm not sure.

Also, after 4 years, I'm still having a tough time (when engine is cold)
shifting from first to second, smoothly. I'm also a motorcycle rider (Honda
CBR600) and I never had a problem doing this with my bike (also manual). I
mentioned this to the dealer, and they're telling me this is fine.

Please give your thoughts.

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