I recently bought a used 1996 Civic (first car in my life). Everything is fine except that the transmission shift (from 1 to 2) is a bit rough when the engine is warm. In a cold engine, it shifts smooth (not as smooth as it does for 2-3, though).
I've noticed that if I press a little hard on gas pedal from stop position, the transmission shifting is pretty smooth. A friend of mine drives the same year Toyota and the shifting is not at all noticeable.
I don't know which ATF is there (as the dealer (not a Honda delar) I bought from did not tell me that; also I was not experienced enough to ask for it) but when I took it to a Honda deader recently they said the transmission fluid is good in color and transperancy.
I was wondering if the problems I have mentioned is normal with 1996 Honda. Would a transmission flush wih genuine Honda ATF make any difference? I know there are many experienced Honda users in this group. I would appreciate if you provide any suggestion.
Enayet