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Posted by: smontanaro Feb 20 2006, 08:28 PM

We have a 1983 Honda Civic that our sons use (and probably abuse).
Recently fifth gear (manual transmission) quit working. Now when you
shift into fifth it's just like being in neutral. I checked the
engine oil level and topped it up a bit (about a half quart low). I
saw no filler or dipstick on the transmission so I sorta think the
engine and transmission probably share the same oil supply. Any ideas
what the cause might be?

Thx,

Skip Montanaro

Posted by: Porcharu Feb 20 2006, 08:31 PM

The oil supply is not the same. Look for a plug about 3-4" above the bottom of the case on the transmission - that is the fill hole/level.

Posted by: Twystd1 Feb 20 2006, 09:00 PM

Previous data I gave you was wrong. I thought it was a 93...

My bad.

I can get you more data on Tuesday.

PM me for details.

Twystd1

Posted by: Dead Air Feb 20 2006, 10:00 PM

Look here

http://www.honda-tech.com/zeromain

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 21 2006, 08:01 AM

When I saw the title, I was _so_ hoping this thread was going to be a link to an amausing Fifth Gear video featuring an 83 Civic.

Hope your kids car is back on the black again soon.

Zach

Posted by: smontanaro Feb 21 2006, 07:54 PM

Thanks for the replies. It gives us some meat to chew on. Looks like it's supposed to hold a little over two quarts of fluid, so we can fill it and get an idea how low the level is/was.

Skip