The "I have NO 3rd gear problems" List/thread

[Leonard1818]

OK, so the other list of people who DO have 3rd gear problems has grown. I'm wanting to know if there are any number of people who DO NOT have such a problem. If this thread is a dumb idea, a repost, or the mods just don't like it, feel free to lock/delete.

I think for me it will be informative. I'm wondering if this issue is as widespread as our 8thcivic.com window shows.

I am also planning on getting an Si and this is the one major issue that is holding me back for now. I will add to start that I just sold my 02 RSX-S and it had NO tranny issues at all, especially 3rd gear.

Thanks!

[thephenom]

I only have about 1300km (800miles) on my 08 Si Sedan, I haven't any 3rd gear not engaging/popping out issue, but I did have some trouble getting into reverse once.

[Whocares05050]

4,000 Miles here. 2008 civic SI. No issues. ( knock on wood )

[BigGeorge]

12000 miles on my 2007 Si sedan. Bought it on 6/28 and do not have any problems.

[MBK]

well do you mean a perfect trans? because i don't think you will get many of those. i don't experience popping out/difficult engagement though. i just use confident shifts into third <knock on wood> i don't seem to have much of a problem with the trans

[Slow_si]

23,000 Mi No real Problems outside of driver error.

[eXe]

6,000 miles, no more problems after minor upgrades

[stebru84]

20,000 miles on my 06 si, i've ground 2nd a few times but never 3rd

How many people with problems have a ss?

[daniloum]

No problems here. 1900 miles on a 2008 Civic Si Mugen.

[roadcarver]

All good so far, no problems at 13000 miles

[ygoslo]

Picked up my NHB coupe in august of last year,2100 miles, no tranny issues so far.

[jack51]

8745 miles no probs

[type_rboy]

Going on 12,000 miles//purchased 1-07//Comptech SS since 2000 miles

I had an 05 RSX-S before the Si sedan and I am a VERY good driver. Had the issue on my RSX, but the Si has somehow avoided the curse. The car does sit in the garage for like 3-4 days at a time and gargae is heated. RSX was stored in an apartment carport and always did it when it was cold.

[Leonard1818]

Originally Posted by eXe

6,000 miles, no more problems after minor upgrades

If you don't mind me asking, what were the minor upgrades?

BTW thanks you guys for posting and adding what mileage you are at. I didn't even think of it but that's pretty useful as well.

[TommyD]

was experiencing grinding 3rd. Switched to Amsoil MTF, no problems since. Almost 9k miles.

[effNsi]

'07 FG2 2700mi purchased Nov 07 all stock: No pop outs or grinds, but I have felt an occasional "crunchy"(dont know what other word to decribe it) feeling going into 3rd.

[ricetastic]

Im beginning to think that 3rd gear grinding happens when the tranny is really cold and the driver is really 'tired' thus cold tranny plus driver error equals grinding. If you clutch all the way in, smooth shift into 3rd and smooth clutch out whilst countering it with gas then 3rd gear never grinds/pops. If your rough with the tranny on a cold start then 3rd sometimes 2nd may pop out. Driver error is a big part in all this.

[spocheld]

Originally Posted by TommyD

was experiencing grinding 3rd. Switched to Amsoil MTF, no problems since. Almost 9k miles.

38,000+ on my '06

[darna]

no 3rd gear issues at 3.5k miles 08 fg2.

[halfNhalf83]

08 FA5 Si, 700 miles on her and no tranny issues....so far