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. The 2010 honda civic cpe is rated at 26 mpg city and 34 mpg on the highway. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Given the 3 mpg hwy advantage the automatic has over the manual, i cant help but think theres a final driveratio difference involved. From the barebones dx to the wellequipped exl, there are four coupe and six. Learn the differences between a cvt and an automatic transmission, and see which. In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuelefficient.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle performing. The main types of transmissions are automatic and manual. 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. 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. The list includes the honda civic type r, the ford shelby gt350, the hyundai veloster n, and the subaru wrx. Complete manual transmissions for honda civic for sale ebay. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Nov 27, 2019 generally, a given model offers either a cvt or a conventional automatic. Reasons for transmission shifting hard from 1st to 2nd. The 2010 honda civic coupe offers impressive fuel economy and rigorous attention to detail in an attractive and affordable package. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. 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.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 9 2010 civic models nationwide. 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. The civics sporty feel is the product of its sophisticated suspension system and power. Both have been engineered for quick, precise response and a refined ride quality.
Seeking a little advice from automatic honda owners. Hence, a manual transmission makes more sense than an automatic transmission. Heres what i think about honda cvt transmissions youtube. According to him, id have more control with stick in the snow. Automatic vs manual transmission cvt vs 6speed on 10th. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda accord coupe honda. 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. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Honda s older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a. 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. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. A small group of cars these days, mostly sporty models, only come with a manual gearbox. Generally, the more gears offered in a standard automatic transmission, the better engine power is maximized. My 98 civic hatchback has safely gotten me over many co mtn passes in blizzards.
A friend explained to me about the awd ratio in the outback. 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. 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. A key benefit of the cvt is its ability to change its gear ratio continuously as the engine speed changes. Joined mar 3, 2017 messages 202 reaction score 231 location alberta cars 1989 r32 gtr, 2010 wrx sti, 2002 ep3 sir. Regular automatic vs cvt transmission bob howard honda. There are 8 manualonly cars left, two honda civics make the list. The civic ex sedan with the continuously variable automatic transmission. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure.
I am a big fan of manual transmissions but my current car honda civic is manual and is just awful in the snow. Manual and automatic transmissions are completely different technologies, which use different configurations and principles. Year manual transmission capacity manual transmission type automatic transmission capacity automatic transmission type. Many drivers enjoy having a vehicle with manual transmission, liking how driving becomes more personal and feeling the roar of the engine through it.
Honda manual vs cvt general discussion car talk community. Manual transmissions require inputs from the driver to choose the appropriate gear to achieve a desired speed. Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2010 honda accord. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality honda civic auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. 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. From the entry level lx sedan with a manual transmission to the civic coupe in. I have a civic from that era whose transmission died at 8k, which is pretty high admittedly. Based on 2010 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality honda auto or truck transmissions with. Even experienced mechanics struggle to find out the exact reasons for this problem. The handling is spirited and acceleration is lively, especially with the manual transmission. Complete auto transmissions for honda civic for sale ebay. 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.
The list includes the honda civic type r, the ford shelby gt350, the. While the drivetrain remains the same in the 2010 honda civic coupe exl, with a 1. The honda accord is the rare vehicle that offers both types. More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. Pros and cons of continuously variable transmissions carfax. Year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2004. I had a 2010 tdi, and sold it with only 30k miles on it because it was a reliability nightmare.
It doesnt matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2010 honda accord coupe. Most of hondas automatic transmissions are unusual in that. Automatic vs manual transmission cvt vs 6speed on 10th gen. The two transmissions available are a fivespeed manual or a fivespeed automatic.
Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. Hondas older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a. The manual transmission is precise and enjoyable to shift, and the fivespeed automatic changes gear smoothly. To see how frequently 2010 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. All trans 1 grade a 1 national powertrain 2 tri star 1 this is a. Unfortunately, i havent maintained it as well as i should have and its nearing the point where i have to buy another car. Though there are no gears in a cvt, some allow manual shifting.
Used honda civic transmission automatic transmissions. 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. Honda civic 2010, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. 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. The civic comes as a coupe or sedan with a manual or automatic transmission. The worst complaints are shifts hard, crunching sound when shifting from park, and not shifting properly. Driving stick is a popular term for those who know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Owners manual 2010 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Similar stories from the accord of that time, the transmission will happily fail at 80k miles.
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. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda civic sedan honda. A cvt draws top engine power from a small engine, which gives drivers quicker acceleration than standard automatic transmissions. One such complex issue is auto transmission shifting hard from 1 st to 2 nd. 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. 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. Now, to be clear, the mechanics of cvts differ from those of automatic transmissions, but for drivers, the operation is the same.
Im going to disagree with daniel with regard to the 5speed being noisier. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. Nov 26, 2018 hence, a manual transmission makes more sense than an automatic transmission. Generally, a given model offers either a cvt or a conventional automatic.
If you want to buy a new honda civic with the stronger 1. Automatic vs manual transmission civic i currently own a manual transmission 02 honda civic with 260k miles and i love it. Used honda civic with automatic transmission for sale. Honda civic transmission fluid type and capacity 2001. The frontwheeldrive 2010 honda civic has a whole bunch of available engines and transmissions. In place of the tdi i bought a 2012 impreza sport premium hatchback with a 5speed manual. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. 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. The worst complaints are body paint, accessories interior, and brakes problems. This means the engine is always operating at its peak efficiency.
But in this case either transmission is available only with a specific engine, so buyers still dont have a choice in the matter. Honda transmission repair manuals,atsg transmission manuals. Transmissions, or gearboxes depending on where youre from, provide a reverse gear and mechanical advantage to the engines power output. 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. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 honda accord based on all problems reported for the 2010 accord. The 2010 honda civic cpe is a compact twodoor car that gets great fuel mileage and can seat up to five passengers.
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