Fl5 transmission

[Lukeklaas]

Just bought a certified pre owned fl5. I had transmission issues on a fk8 I also bought used. My fl5 feels better however gets a little inconsistent/crunchy/notchy when I’m breaking while shifting or accelerating. Is my car normal? am I just overthinking the fuck out of it? Any mods that will increase the reliability and longevity of my fl5 a transmission?

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[AZCWTypeR]

Though I haven't done this in my CTR yet, either GM Sycromesh or Amsoil MTL made shifting smoother in my previous cars ('99 Civic Si, '04 Acura TL 6MT, '04 S2000, Scion FR-S).

Winter shifting was way better and no problems in hot weather. No transmission durability issues over the 500k cumulative miles using these oils.

 

[Fanatic]

Just drive, maintain, and enjoy.

 

[Noize]

Don’t overly rush the 1-2 shift in any FWD manual Honda. Sadly, been that way since the late 90s.

 

[Lukeklaas]

Don’t overly rush the 1-2 shift in any FWD manual Honda. Sadly, been that way since the late 90s.

It’s actually the 3-2 down shift when breaking

 

[AZCWTypeR]

Swap out fluid for Amsoil MTL or
GM Sycromesh. The oil change alone normally improves shifting.

Look for metal bits in the drain pan. I found dog teeth in a prior pre-owned car's tranny oil, which explained shifting reluctance.

 

[UCF120]

I’ve also noticed a bit crunchier of a downshift from 3-2 occasionally..glad I’m not the only one! I don’t get any grinds at all but that 3-2 and occasionally 3-4 also just doesn’t feel right sometimes. My car has 5600 miles..going to switch to Amsoil 75w-90 gear oil soon and hopefully that helps smoothen up the shifts a bit.

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