The civic comes as a coupe or sedan with a manual or automatic transmission. Though there are no gears in a cvt, some allow manual shifting. I am a big fan of manual transmissions but my current car honda civic is manual and is just awful in the snow. Based on 2010 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 9 2010 civic models nationwide. If you want to buy a new honda civic with the stronger 1. Given the 3 mpg hwy advantage the automatic has over the manual, i cant help but think theres a final driveratio difference involved. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2004. A friend explained to me about the awd ratio in the outback.
From the barebones dx to the wellequipped exl, there are four coupe and six. I have a civic from that era whose transmission died at 8k, which is pretty high admittedly. The 2010 honda civic coupe offers impressive fuel economy and rigorous attention to detail in an attractive and affordable package. Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2010 honda accord. Seeking a little advice from automatic honda owners. Honda civic transmission fluid type and capacity 2001. Get ready for a thrilling ride with a new honda model by product expert posted in faq, honda civic, honda fit on friday, august 3rd, 2018 at 4. Complete manual transmissions for honda civic for sale ebay. Most of hondas automatic transmissions are unusual in that. A cvt draws top engine power from a small engine, which gives drivers quicker acceleration than standard automatic transmissions. A small group of cars these days, mostly sporty models, only come with a manual gearbox. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. According to him, id have more control with stick in the snow. Complete auto transmissions for honda civic for sale ebay.
The list includes the honda civic type r, the ford shelby gt350, the hyundai veloster n, and the subaru wrx. If you are shopping for a used honda automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality honda civic auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. The honda accord is the rare vehicle that offers both types. Year manual transmission capacity manual transmission type automatic transmission capacity automatic transmission type.
Automatic vs manual transmission cvt vs 6speed on 10th. In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuelefficient. The main types of transmissions are automatic and manual. Nov 02, 2016 the manual in my last civic coupe was a bit hard to be smooth with getting old and the drivebywire seemed to put a little lag in the throttle. Even one of the most advanced traditional transmissions are topping out at 10 gears, while the cvt has an unlimited amount of combinations resulting in far better gas economy. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Both have been engineered for quick, precise response and a refined ride quality. Unfortunately, i havent maintained it as well as i should have and its nearing the point where i have to buy another car. The list includes the honda civic type r, the ford shelby gt350, the. I use honda power steering fluid, and if i had an automatic transmission in my civic, i would use honda atf, but since i have a manual transmission, i use synthetic 10w30 oil in my transmission, any brand name brake fluid in my clutch and brake systems, and any brand name coolant of. May 11, 2011 im planning on buying a used honda civic soon 20062009 and i want an automatic for convenience, but only if it gets about the same fuel economy as the manual. The manual in my last civic coupe was a bit hard to be smooth with getting old and the drivebywire seemed to put a little lag in the throttle. Many drivers enjoy having a vehicle with manual transmission, liking how driving becomes more personal and feeling the roar of the engine through it. The manual transmission is precise and enjoyable to shift, and the fivespeed automatic changes gear smoothly.
A key benefit of the cvt is its ability to change its gear ratio continuously as the engine speed changes. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. Used honda civic with automatic transmission for sale. Honda manual vs cvt general discussion car talk community. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle performing. Learn the differences between a cvt and an automatic transmission, and see which. More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality honda auto or truck transmissions with. There are 8 manualonly cars left, two honda civics make the list.
The two transmissions available are a fivespeed manual or a fivespeed automatic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Honda civic used transmissions market if you are shopping for a used honda civic automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Automatic transmissions work when youre driving a car with a manual transmission, such as a sports car or vintage vehicle, you use the stick shift on the cars console or steering column to maneuver between transmission gears, while simultaneously using your left foot to depress the clutch pedal. The honda civic offers a 6 speed manual transmission on the coupe lx, coupe ext, hatchback lx, hatchback sport, sedan lx,and sedan ext trim levels. Automatic transmissions are more popular today as they tend to be easier to learn how to drive, and have less wear and tear than their manual counterparts.
A look at the new honda civics continually variable transmission cvt, how it feels, how it operates, and some pros and cons, presented by justin pritchard. Regular automatic vs cvt transmission bob howard honda. Honda civic 2010, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Transmissions, or gearboxes depending on where youre from, provide a reverse gear and mechanical advantage to the engines power output. Hence, a manual transmission makes more sense than an automatic transmission. Automatic vs manual transmission civic i currently own a manual transmission 02 honda civic with 260k miles and i love it. The 2010 honda civic cpe is rated at 26 mpg city and 34 mpg on the highway. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda accord coupe honda. Automatic vs manual transmission cvt vs 6speed on 10th gen. Most of hondas automatic transmissions are unusual in that they do not use planetary gears like nearly all other makers, however honda has recently introduced 2017 an allnew, inhouse designed 10speed automatic that uses planetary gears. It doesnt matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission. This means the engine is always operating at its peak efficiency. Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes.
Pros and cons of continuously variable transmissions carfax. I had a 2010 tdi, and sold it with only 30k miles on it because it was a reliability nightmare. Manual and automatic transmissions are completely different technologies, which use different configurations and principles. Heres what i think about honda cvt transmissions youtube. My 98 civic hatchback has safely gotten me over many co mtn passes in blizzards. The handling is spirited and acceleration is lively, especially with the manual transmission. Jul 28, 2017 a look at the new honda civic s continually variable transmission cvt, how it feels, how it operates, and some pros and cons, presented by justin pritchard. Joined mar 3, 2017 messages 202 reaction score 231 location alberta cars 1989 r32 gtr, 2010 wrx sti, 2002 ep3 sir. Reasons for transmission shifting hard from 1st to 2nd. Generally, a given model offers either a cvt or a conventional automatic. Even experienced mechanics struggle to find out the exact reasons for this problem. Honda transmission repair manuals,atsg transmission manuals. Used honda civic transmission automatic transmissions. Manual transmissions require inputs from the driver to choose the appropriate gear to achieve a desired speed.
All trans 1 grade a 1 national powertrain 2 tri star 1 this is a. Driving stick is a popular term for those who know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Honda s older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a. In place of the tdi i bought a 2012 impreza sport premium hatchback with a 5speed manual. The civics sporty feel is the product of its sophisticated suspension system and power. Most of honda s automatic transmissions are unusual in that they do not use planetary gears like nearly all other makers, however honda has recently introduced 2017 an allnew, inhouse designed 10speed automatic that uses planetary gears.
It isnt one of those cars that does any particular thing better than another, but it was the one i drove that i found did everything incredibly well. Now, to be clear, the mechanics of cvts differ from those of automatic transmissions, but for drivers, the operation is the same. While the drivetrain remains the same in the 2010 honda civic coupe exl, with a 1. The mechanism of an automatic transmission is complicated and it takes time, money, and expertise to solve if there is any problem with this component. To see how frequently 2010 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. But in this case either transmission is available only with a specific engine, so buyers still dont have a choice in the matter.
The 2010 honda civic cpe is a compact twodoor car that gets great fuel mileage and can seat up to five passengers. With a bold, aggressive face and sharp, sophisticated body lines throughout, every angle of the civic sedan exterior is the right angle. Mar 28, 2018 an automatic transmission is a transmission that shifts itself the driver does not have to perform an action to shift the gears of the car as they do on a manual transmission car. Nov 27, 2019 generally, a given model offers either a cvt or a conventional automatic. Owners manual 2010 honda civic sedan honda owners site. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and brakes problems. The civic ex sedan with the continuously variable automatic transmission. From the entry level lx sedan with a manual transmission to the civic coupe in. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2010 honda accord coupe. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda civic sedan honda.
The frontwheeldrive 2010 honda civic has a whole bunch of available engines and transmissions. Cvt vs automatic transmission germain honda of ann arbor. Hondas older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Nov 26, 2018 hence, a manual transmission makes more sense than an automatic transmission. Used honda civic with automatic transmission for sale on. The bad the base engine in the 2010 honda civic coupe offers good performance but poor presentation, with excessive noise only exacerbating the already pervasive road rumblings that already permeate the cabin. The worst complaints are shifts hard, crunching sound when shifting from park, and not shifting properly. Im going to disagree with daniel with regard to the 5speed being noisier. Similar stories from the accord of that time, the transmission will happily fail at 80k miles. One such complex issue is auto transmission shifting hard from 1 st to 2 nd.
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