Maintenance tips and solutions for the Honda Insight gearbox

Despite disappointing sales, the Honda Insight remains a reliable car, praised for its eco-friendly performance and mechanical reliability. However, gearbox problems are not impossible. What to do when a malfunction occurs? Find out in this article!

What you need to know under the hood of the Honda Insight

The car has a petrol engine engine developed by Honda, ranging from 1.0 L to 1.5 L depending on the year of production, coupled to a series of rechargeable batteries. In all cases, the power supplied by the engine is derived from traction The front wheels of the vehicle receive the energy and pull the whole vehicle. In addition to improved roadholding, this transmission mode delivers greater fuel savings.

The Honda Insight Insight can be manual, with five gears, but this choice is only available on the first generation of the car. In fact, subsequent models only offer a CVT. only a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). (continuously variable transmission). From then on, there are no gears as such, but the vehicle's driving experience is similar to that of an automatic gearbox. similar to an automatic gearboxas it has no clutch pedal.

Daily gearbox maintenance

The importance of gearbox oil

Often overlooked, gearbox oil is essential to the smooth running of your Honda Insight. It performs three key functions :

• Canning oil has detergent properties and cleans transmission system components;
• It helps to dissipate heat generated while driving;
• It lubricates each component components.

Over time, the gearbox oil becomes saturated with metal particles and other residues and can no longer perform its function properly. Leaks of varying size can also can also affect the amount of fluid in the system. It's therefore essential to check that your Honda Insight has the correct quality oil. If the oil is too black, an oil change is in order.

For your information, a manual gearbox does not need this operation until it has passed the 250,000 km mark, but you may want to consider an oil change every five years to ensure optimum performance of the transmission system.

Other types of boxes require more regular maintenance You should expect to see your mechanic every 60,000 kilometers, or every two years, whichever comes first.

Paying attention to the signs before a breakdown

A gearbox failure is usually not without its warning signs. If you know how to spot them and deal with them quicklyyou can prevent a problem from spreading to the entire transmission system.

When you consult your mechanic, don't hesitate to share your observations with him, to help him in his diagnosis. Relevant signs to report include :

• The appearance of noises (such as creaks or squeaks);
• Unusual vibrations in the cabin;
• A gear that skips or refuses to engage;
• A smell of burning;
• A slippery start-up feeling;
• Excessive resistance from the clutch pedal or gearshift;
• A general decline in performance ;
• Regular oil leaks under the car.

Gearbox repair

Most faults can be repaired repaired directly in the garage a gearbox oil change or the replacement of a worn part can usually be enough to give your car a new lease of life. to give your Honda Insight to your Honda Insight's gearbox.

Some advanced malfunctions, however, require further intervention. In this case, your professional mechanic will recommend that you replace the entire gearbox.

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