1996 Honda Prelude hard to shift gears

1996 HONDA PRELUDE
161,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BUGEYEDBOOGER
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I haven't drove my car in about 3 months. its cold weather now and aroun 30-40 degrees. i went to drive it and push the clutch down and it felt real spongy and it did not want to go into gear as easy as it should. so i drove it to my destination and it was hard to put it in all the gears but manage to get it in gear without forcing it. i left my destination 3-4 hours later and i shifted into gear easier than earlier that day. is there a minor transmission fluid problem or major clutch repair problem or is it the cold weather not driving as often problem?
Jan 13, 2010 at 6:47 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bugeyedbooger,

It most probably is the clutch hydraulic system. Did you check the clutch fluid level?

The cold weather could affect a weak hydraulic system. Parking for extended periods is another factor.
Jan 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM