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Im not sure if I'm posting in the correct section. So this morning I started my Civic as normal, but it refused to move after putting it in drive. I tried starting it a couple times, same result. I then tried it again for a third time and it worked as normal. What's going on? Please help me understand.
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At the time it didn't move in any gear at all. I find it very strange that it eventually started operating as normal after a few tries. Im wondering it is in fact low transmission fluid? Hmmm
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To check ATF level, bring car to operating temps (radiator fan comes on) and shut off engine. Check level within 1 to 2 minutes after engine shut off. There is a high and low level marks - needs to be within these marks. ATF should be nice pink colour and not brown.
What has been the ATF maintenance on this transmission? A drain and fill of Honda DW-1 ATF is recommended every 36K miles at least.
What has been the ATF maintenance on this transmission? A drain and fill of Honda DW-1 ATF is recommended every 36K miles at least.
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I bought the vehicle used from a mechanic not more than a coipco weeks ago. It should have been very recently serviced before being sold to me. On another note, I really appreciate all the replies. I love this vehicle and I'm even considering the possibility of modifying it in the not so distant future. I'm happy that this forum even exists. Thanks everyone.
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Small update. I had the transmission fluid checked. Yes it was low. I had it topped up. Now the problem is still occurring but the only difference is that the vehicle doesn't take as long to move off in drive. So tell me, is the transmission going bad, is it a solenoid or is it something else? Also, I see people 'warm up' their vehicles on mornings. I live in the tropics. Is it a rule that one MUST warm up a vehicle before driving? This is a whole new world for me guys.
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Sounds like something in the transmission is letting the torque converter slowly drain its fluid after the engine is shut off??
I'm used to seeing this after a car sits for extended periods, and some cars do it more than others.
Warm up is not necessary. You can drive way as soon as the car will move.
If it will move after 10 seconds of running, let it run 10 seconds before moving.
I'm used to seeing this after a car sits for extended periods, and some cars do it more than others.
Warm up is not necessary. You can drive way as soon as the car will move.
If it will move after 10 seconds of running, let it run 10 seconds before moving.
12-11-2018
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For all you and us know, the previous owner might have been putting the wrong kind of fluid in it.
If after a drain and refill, you see no difference in performance then as Ezone said, learn to live with it or be prepared to spend a whole lot to replace something.
If after the drain and refill, it’s better, repeat the drain and refill at least 2 more times to statistically replace > 3/4 of the old fluid with new.
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I agree with ezone. It sounds like the torque converter is draining itself back into the transmission after the car sits for a while. Just a thought, but maybe try checking the trans fluid after the car sits overnight before you start it. I am thinking that if the torque converter is emptying itself back into the transmission case, the fluid level would rise. I don't know that that test would tell you much, but IMO it's worth a try.
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