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    How reliable is the Manual Tranny? Noobie driving

    Hi. i bought a used acura tsx, and i was wondering how reliable the manual transmission is. i am new to stick shift, so i have been trouble getting to drive the car smoothly. i have stalled countless times and have had really rough shifts (bucking) making the car shake like crazy. i have also...
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    Not Changing manual tranny washer.

    how do i tell if it is a crush washer? and is it even okay to reuse the crush washer twice or more? is there any way to tell that you are low on manual tranny fluid without looking under the car? i am worried, but dont have the tools or time to take it to a mechanic.
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    Not Changing manual tranny washer.

    so i got a manual tranny fluid replaced at a local shop. i got the fluid, but the washer that i go did not fit, and so the mechanic just had to use the old washer for the drain plug and no washer for the fill plug. this is the factory washer, and it had one tranny fluid change before this. is...
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    How reliable is manual transmission? (acura tsx)

    i keep making this mistake, when either in 2nd or 3rd, sometimes i think i am perfectly rev-matched and it feels so (the 6th sense manual feeling) and let go of the clutch fairly fast; however, it was perfectly revmatched and off by about 2.5 k and as a result, i get one HUGE buck (not sure if...
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    How reliable is manual transmission? (acura tsx)

    i got my car new, but i plan on keeping my car for over 6 years. im not worried about clutch replacement since its not that expensive, but i am just worried about the tranny or motor mounts being damaged from my bucking, stalling, too fast clutch release and mis-shifts that i have done to it. i...
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    How reliable is manual transmission? (acura tsx)

    im not so much worried about clutch wear, since it is inevitable anyways... i have made many mistakes of early clutch release without perfect rev matches, causing significant jerks to the car and probably the transmission. in fact i did one today...i was shifting into 3rd gear, but i let the...
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    How reliable is manual transmission? (acura tsx)

    i was wondering how reliable is the manual tranny? i am worried b/c i have a tsx, with which i have learned to drive manual with. i have stalled many times, grinded my reverse gear, have many unsmooth upshifting and downshifting causing the car to buck, overreving on take off and the occasional...
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    How reliable is manual transmission? (acura tsx)

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    Question about dipstick and topping off oil.

    i was wondering, what is the liquid amount that it takes to fill up from the first bottom hole on the dipstick to the second hole above it? (im assuming it might be different for every car, but about how much? i have an acura tsx). Is the oil always supposed to be covering the upper hole...
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    Question about Adding Coolant (off-brand

    but i am just worried b/c in the manual it says ONLY use acura anti-freeze, and if any other kind is used, it may dilute and cause more corrosion and unnecessary wear.
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    Question about Adding Coolant (off-brand

    but i am just worried b/c in the manual it says ONLY use acura anti-freeze, and if any other kind is used, it may dilute and cause more corrosion and unnecessary wear.
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    Question about Adding Coolant (off-brand

    I went to my mechanic, and after changing my oil, he added in some anti-freeze (another brand) into the coolant. It wasn't a honda brand, but I was wondering if it was okay. He only added in a little bit, but now its over the max line by an inch. my car has 5,500 miles on it. i actually went...
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    Question about Adding Coolant (off-brand

    I went to my mechanic, and after changing my oil, he added in some anti-freeze (another brand) into the coolant. It wasn't a honda brand, but I was wondering if it was okay. He only added in a little bit, but now its over the max line by an inch. my car has 5,500 miles on it. i actually went...
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    Newb Question about washers (crushers)?

    really>? is it okay to reuse washers? because i have heard that once they are "crushed" you should replace them. i have heard that some people did not replace it and experienced leakage through the reused washer. any truth?
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    Newb Question about washers (crushers)?

    newb alert! I am going to attempt my first DIY oil change, and I was Wondering where can I get the washers, should I go to the dealer or just any autozone? and are there specific sizes for the drain plugs and fill plugs? Also one more question, i got manual tranny fluid done at EZ-lube too. I...
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    Dilemma on what oil to use after a fiasco.

    he didnt charge me anything b/c it was his mistake. he wasnt supposed to drain the oil. he was supposed to change tranny fluid only. so he added free of charge. i am just skeptical about the the oil he used.
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    Dilemma on what oil to use after a fiasco.

    so here is the story: I have been using mobil 1 dyno oil ever since my first oil change at about 2,500 miles. I my 2006 acura tsx (5,500 miles) to EZ-lube for transmission fluid change...(i know i know, i shouldnt be going there). but anyways, i brought in my own acura tranny fluid and asked...
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