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hey guys . . .today, drove my civic (manual) and it seemed like the stick would move harder than usual i mean when i move the gear to (the left) 1st and second gear it seemed as if i was putting more effort than usual to throw it in first and second. 3rd 4th 5th and rev seems to be normal. when i'm in neutral, i shook it a lil and it it felt as if there was something in there in its way. is it possible i need a new clutch? car drives fine and no gear pops out.

if i dnt need a new clutch, how would you know if it's time to replace it.
thanks

btw . . . it's a:
2001 civic ex
53000 miles
and hardly do i push it

 
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If you dont push it and it has only 53000 miles on it you dont need a clutch unless you start out in 5th gear from lights. Change your tranny fluid, that may make it a little smoother shifting, 1.6 quarts according to Honda. Should take you less that a half hour once you get the car on jack stands.

 
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clean the shift linkages too