Stiff going into reverse when cold.

[Robo71]

Hello,

My 2022 Honda Civic SI shifter is stiff after sitting in the garage overnight but loosens up after driving. Does anyone know of a procedure to lubricate the shifter linkage? I’ve seen some videos indicate replacing the shifter bushings in the console and others indicate lubricating the linkage under the battery box. I bought it pre owned with 30K miles so I’m not sure what it was like when it was new. I also wondered if when it was pressure washed under the hood some of the lubricant was washed away.

Thanks

Roby

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[TypeRD]

Just change your MTF to Amsoil. The stuff pretty much eliminated any shifter notchiness I experienced (including cold notchiness) with my old Si. Ask @Jester04 . He knows. Note that I used this MTF for several years of South Dakota then Wisconsin winters (with the same car). It doesn’t get much more extreme than that…not in the US anyway.?

 

[Robo71]

Thank you Type RD. That was on my list of maintenance items to perform. ???

 

[TypeRD]

Thank you Type RD. That was on my list of maintenance items to perform. ???

Right on! Try the MTF swap before “fixing” shifter stuff that may not be broken.? I think you’ll be surprised and amazed by the difference Amsoil makes.
No, I am not a dealer ; Just a big fan of the Amsoil products I’ve tried and strongly encourage others to try their MTF above all.?

 

[Jester04]

Right on! Try the MTF swap before “fixing” shifter stuff that may not be broken.? I think you’ll be surprised and amazed by the difference Amsoil makes.
No, I am not a dealer ; Just a big fan of the Amsoil products I’ve tried and strongly encourage others to try their MTF above all.?

I’m running the amsoil severe gear 75w-90 on mine and it smoothened things out quite a bit.

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