Sorry for the spell check error!
The fix is most likely just a simple change of the Fluid.
Also, use 303 Aerospace protectant on dash to protect against fade.
Clean it first of previous products for best results.
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showt...ight=Aerospace
On Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:52:06 +0000, NomoreRGS <fishman@fish.net>
wrote:
>On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:41:29 -0400, "Whitey" <rwhite13@localnet.com>
>wrote:
>
>>With the cold season coming again, the shifter will be very stiff when the
>>engine is cold. This doesn't happen in the warmer seasons. After warming
>>up (15 minutes of driving), everything is back to normal.
>>Acura is telling me that this is normal, and nothing needs to be done unless
>>the problem gets worse.
>>
>>Question : Is there a synthetic fluid out there, that could be used instead
>>of the current Honda fluid ? The dealer says some people have switched to
>>this successfully, but cannot recommend it (for warranty purposes).
>>
>>Thanks for your input.
>
>
>The fix is most likely just a simple change of the guild.
>
>I have a 2005 TL 6-sp Manual Transmission like you. With only a
>couple of thousand miles I started having the "3rd gear" shift problem
>where it needed a bit of force when cold to get in 3rd gear. I
>changed the fluid at about 2,000 and the problem went away. The car
>now has about 7,500 miles on it and still shifting perfectly.
>
> The Acura forum I frequent has lots of info on the topic and I found
>that the GM "Syncromesh Friction Modified" fluid seemed to work well
>for everyone who used it. Most people rave of the improvement. Of
>course Acura would not like that fluid, but some Acura dealers are
>actually using it since the problems go away when using it.
>
>Some have had success with Acura changing it with their previous MT
>fluid. Some used Redline or other after market fluid or even GM
>Syncromesh Friction Modified with very good results.
>
>Acura just came out with a new Manual Transmission Fluid. It has a
>white cap on the bottle. I don't know how much it is improved as it
>came out in August and I don't know anyone who has used it.
>"Acura Precision Crafted MTF: ItŐs Even Better Than Before" (bottom of
>page http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B060800.PDF)
>
>Acura ServiceNews Bulletins links on Acurazine forum page:
>http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129196
>
>
>Lots of good info and experience here and worth the time (have to join
>to post and search forum but it's free):
>http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showt...ighlight=fluid
>http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91608
>http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showt...ighlight=fluid
>
>http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84834