"jim" <news@nospam.goody.net>
news:3FE7CAC0.9EB739BF@nospam.goody.net...
> Just junked my old Jetta and bought a used 98 Civic HB DX with 50k
> miles. Seems to run great but since this is my first Honda, im worried
> about the auto transmission since it shifts funny? Basically when the
> tranny shifts between gears say from 1st to 2nd to 3rd, I can hear the
> rpm rev up for about a half second during the shifts. Like driving a 5
> speed and not letting off the gas during each shift.
>
> So this normal or something to worry about?
>
> TIA!
>

If it's flaring between shifts, your transmission will be fried in a very
short while. Make sure the throttle cable (going to the transmission) is
tight enough. It's better to have hard shifts than occasional slipping
between shifts. All Hondas that I know off shift harsh.

Merry Christmas,
Leon