Automatic gearbox prob

Post by **paul72** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:31 pm

Was wondering if anyone knows why my gearbox seems to hesitate slighty more wen it shifts into second gear as all over gears change soft but 2nd gear seems to hesitate making me move forward in seat then it grabs an i go back in seat again . Does it just need gearbox oil change or is it more serious

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:33 pm

As long as there's no nasty noises or crunches, I'd say just change the gearbox oil & see what you've got. A pretty cheap investigation all told.

Or, get a manual! That's what I'm doing

Post by **paul72** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:41 pm

Thats too much work to do that

what gearbox oil do i need an how many litres as ill get the slaves at work to do it

CrunchyAdams82 · Post by **CrunchyAdams82** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:54 pm

I don't know about gearbox oil yet tbh. I've heard Amsoil is good, but there is also a bespoke Honda Gearbox oil too.

I'm sure people will let you know shortly.

But is there much difference in viscosity between Auto & Manual? If any?

I too will be paying attention, as I'll be in the market soon..

The very best please guys.

@Dbo, got an opinion?

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:59 pm

changing gear box oil is not as straight forward, if you just drain the box, you still have the same amount if not more left in the pipes and torque converter. you need to drain, refil, and drive, drain, refil, and drive, slowly replenishing the lot.

honda atf, the best.

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:04 pm

Automatic Gearbox:
Any Age - Honda ATF (Honda Dealer)

Manual Gearbox (2 litres/2 quarts):
Low Miles, no crunch - Honda MTF (Honda Dealer)
High Miles, no crunch - Torco MTF (Nimbus Motorsport [Trader])
High Miles, with crunch - Amsoil MTF (Opie Oils [Trader])

Post by **paul72** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:05 pm

Cheers so how many litres do you think to do the job an only honda dealer i know is taunton an their useless

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:08 pm

paul72 wrote:Cheers so how many litres do you think to do the job an only honda dealer i know is taunton an their useless

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... t2876.html

Post by **paul72** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:14 pm

Well after reading that i see its not as quick as i thought it wud be . Well ill give honda a ring tomm see how much they charge for oil . Thanks for help guys

Post by **Kawa** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:22 pm

In my first prelude, I lost second gear altogether

Gearbox man said it could be one of 2 things. Either a synchro (easy to change) or something further inside. Whatever it was, it sounded expensive. I was younger, weaker and knew FA about ludes (nothing changes BTW) so I had to get rid.

Hope you get yours sorted ok