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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.

    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 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

    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)?

    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.

    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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