# d16y8 transmission problem/question **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 21, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176 "2008-12-21T16:52:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Craze\_Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aca169/32.png) [@Craze\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Craze_Z)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/1 "2008-12-21T16:52:31Z")
somethings wrong with my transmission. i have a 99 civic ex 5 speed d16y8. I need to know if i just need a new clutch or i its something else. Heres what happens: i’ll just be cruising along and if i floor my car the rpm’s go up but i dont go any faster. Sooo do i just need a new clutch or what? Sorry im a stupid noob ---
**Author:** ![hondacivic946](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@hondacivic946](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondacivic946)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/2 "2008-12-21T16:55:16Z")
need a new clutch bro ---
**Author:** ![stenseltizm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@stenseltizm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stenseltizm)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/3 "2008-12-21T17:01:48Z")
if you keep slipping it you may need a flywheel too. Too much heat or some clutches have rivets that get worn into and ruin the flywheel too ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/4 "2008-12-21T20:38:19Z")
it is a built in ricer rev. it is standard on all obd2 hondas. ---
**Author:** ![hondacivic946](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@hondacivic946](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hondacivic946)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/5 "2008-12-22T07:22:06Z")
> [@FS: Sprint PPC-6700](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-sprint-ppc-6700/39123/16): > > it is a built in ricer rev. it is standard on all obd2 hondas. hahahaha i forgot about them damn obd2 cars ---
**Author:** ![Craze\_Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aca169/32.png) [@Craze\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Craze_Z)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/6 "2008-12-23T07:36:41Z")
does anyone know the average clutch life for a civic ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/7 "2008-12-23T08:03:35Z")
seen anywhere from 500miles to 200k on clutches. it all depends on how it is driven. but sounds like you need a new clutch ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/8 "2008-12-23T19:53:32Z")
im currently at 216k on the clutch in my civic. dont slip but im noticing the clutch master is losing fluid somewhere. ill just keep toping it off until it blows out. ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/9 "2008-12-23T19:58:39Z")
> [@STi vs civic vs GTi (NSFW on post #222)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sti-vs-civic-vs-gti-nsfw-on-post-222/38452/128): > > im currently at 216k on the clutch in my civic. dont slip but im noticing the clutch master is losing fluid somewhere. ill just keep toping it off until it blows out. I got a Steel braded flex hose (the one down my the Slave) for that car. $25 ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/10 "2008-12-23T20:17:30Z")
i imagine it would work for a b swap too? because once the engine or tranny goes the gsr is goin it. ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/11 "2008-12-23T21:13:03Z")
> [@Complaint v. All major tire shops](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/complaint-v-all-major-tire-shops/39169/14): > > i imagine it would work for a b swap too? because once the engine or tranny goes the gsr is goin it. Yea its the same slave. I picked it up because I thought it was the entire line from the master to the slave. I got it and was dissapointed.( I bought 2 of them) Let me know if/when you need it. Its not going anywhere. -Joe ---
**Author:** ![04Mustang232](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/df788c/32.png) [@04Mustang232](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04Mustang232)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/12 "2008-12-31T18:28:50Z")
> [@Verizon now offers FIOS in faster packages](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/verizon-now-offers-fios-in-faster-packages/39093/15): > > somethings wrong with my transmission. i have a 99 civic ex 5 speed d16y8. I need to know if i just need a new clutch or i its something else. > > Heres what happens: > > **_i’ll just be cruising along and if i floor my car the rpm’s go up but i dont go any faster_**. Sooo do i just need a new clutch or what? > > Sorry im a stupid noob ironic Ask Boynez21, he has the same car. ---
**Author:** ![slowturbocx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@slowturbocx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowturbocx)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/d16y8-transmission-problem-question/201176/13 "2009-01-02T20:20:59Z")
i think it is the clutch, but you could have glazed it. either way the problem is the clutch.