got2run5

Alright, so recently my second gear has been really really easy to grind. I literally have to push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor, and take time to put it into second if I don't want it to grind. Mechanics have told me my clutch needs to be replaced very soon (original with 150xxx miles). Problem is... I'm not sure if the clutch is causing this or if something else is wrong. Any ideas?

MelJ

Could be the synchro. Are the revs shooting up in higher gears(slipping).
And fyi, you should be flooring the clutch for every shift .

got2run5

No they don't shoot up at all. I don't have a lot of knowledge about this stuff so that's why I'm asking. It's just obnoxiously easy to grind second gear and I don't want to replace my clutch and have the problem persist. So you really think it's the synchros?

MelJ

You can try switching to a synthetic gear oil like Redline or Amsoil to see if it helps any. You can also try double clutching into 2nd, or just skip 2nd gear altogether and go straight to 3rd. You'll have to wind 1st out a little more, but it may help.

got2run5

Yeah I actually have been double clutching a bit when I down shift around corners. I want the car to last for a while longer though so I'm thinking I'm going to get whatever fixed that needs fixing. I'm just looking to diagnose what needs to be done and finding roundabout how much it's going to cost :/

2002ExCivic

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youll learn to deal with it. i did. lol just shift smoother.

got2run5

So was it a problem on yours or is it normal for 2nd to be a pain?

Muirsy

its prob the synchro thats causing 2nd to grind

MelJ

2nd gear takes A LOT of abuse and is probably the most used gear. It has a pretty decent range, and people usually f up shifts there. Like I said before, you need to make sure you're flooring the clutch. I learned standard on my Si and I had a few grinds into 2nd and I learned quick. It isn't a pleasant feeling or sound. I've only driven my car for 2 years, but I can make it so the shifter literally just slides right into 2nd now. Time your shifting a little better and that may also work like 2002 said.

Tracecross30

I have a 02 civic ex and i rebuild the tranny and from that point until now, i having grinding issues with 2nd, 4th and so . i was thinking i should reuse the oil that i drained from the tranny.i heard about mobile one transmission oil works good ,Amsoil as well..i will try amsoil.my synchros are find ,i dont see any reason to replace them or any gears..