85 Lude, old school cable clutch... No hydraulics (fluid)
Clutch is not adjustable. I would recommend changing the brake fluid in the clutch system and bleed the air out of it. If it continues to cause problems, rebuild the clutch master cylinder. Bob
You can bleed the clutch by loosening the fluid line. With the line loose pump the brakes until fluid comes out.
there dry clutch's, run a cable. no fluid. .:. you can't bleed it. :)
Use ONLY genuine Honda ATF-Z1 fluid.
There is no fluid in the system or master cylinder/slave cylinder failure (hydraulic). Cable streched or broken (if not hydraulic).
peace89
If the Prelude is an automatic, yes, you use automatic transmission fluid. If it's a manual, there's manual transmission fluid. As much as possible, purchase the manufacturer (Honda) branded transmission fluid.
It has a transaxle, there is no separate differential fluid.
No, slipping is not affected by low hydraulic fluid level. The hydraulics of your clutch only DISENGAGE your clutch, they do not engage it. If it's slipping, it's either worn out, the pressure plate springs have weakened or you have oil on the clutch disk.
If your 1990 Honda Prelude is experiencing slipping transmission issues, it may be due to low transmission fluid levels, worn clutch components, or internal transmission damage. Start by checking the fluid level and condition; low or dirty fluid can cause slipping. If fluid levels are adequate, you may need to inspect the clutch, bands, or even consider a transmission rebuild or replacement if significant wear is found. It’s advisable to consult a professional mechanic for a thorough diagnosis and repair.
I would recommend you use nothing but genuine Honda Clutch Fluid. I know it will cost more, but!
Honda MTF (manual transmission fluid) / MTF2