Like the rest of the insight, its new transmission is designed to be as lightweight and as compact as possible, and is sized to the power requirements of the ima system. Vehicle specifications 2001 honda insight honda owners site. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for honda insight when you shop the largest online selection at. And more importantly, should you buy one over a 20012003 toyota. Transmission housing for 2001 honda insight hondaparts. The insight was the first car to use honda s integrated motor assist ima technology. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Unlike the toyota prius, honda relies on a traditional configuration of the gas engine sending its power through either a manual transmission or a cvt rare in a car at the time to the wheels. Starting with the 2001 model, a cvt variant of the insight was available. The rear end is from a 2005 honda element that has been rebuilt.
Mar 18, 2017 2000 honda insight manual transmission problem advancing consciousness. Cylinder block oil pan for 2001 honda insight hondaparts. Hch1 manual transmission installed into an insight honda insight. Clutch housing for 2001 honda insight cheaper honda parts. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2001 honda insight 3 cyl, 1. The fivespeed manual transmission is sourced from a 2005 honda crv and is connected to a clutchmasters stage 3 fx300 clutch. The 2001 honda insight has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Complete manual transmissions for honda insight for sale ebay. Vehicle specifications 2001 honda insight honda owners. The gasoline engine is complemented by a horsepower, 144v electric motor which recharges using regenerative braking. Honda insight standard transmission with 5speed shr honda transmission 2001, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national.
Honda s approach to hybrid technology is simpler than toyotas, but falls behind in. Detailed features and specs for the used 2001 honda insight including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Last weekend, i put in a honda civic hybrid 1st genhch1 manual transmission into my 1st gen imaess insight. If someone opted for the manual transmission version it came with big advantages, because the motor incorporated lean burn with high. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 honda insight hatchback 3d at5 spd. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 honda insight. Honda engineers designed a completely new 5speed manual transmission for the insight. Honda insight standard transmission 2001, manual type a white shift knob by buddy club.
Honda parts are available for 1970 and newer honda models. A 2001 honda insight hybrid with 5speed manual transmission, found in a denver selfservice junkyard. Changing honda manual transmission fluid is not a difficult task in my opinion. Unlike the prius, the insight was available with a 5speed manual transmission. Genuine honda acura mtf manual transmission fluid 12 qt set oem 087989031 fits. How to change honda manual transmission fluid ericthecarguy. Designed for dependable operation and lasting performance meets oe configurations. I think the hardest part is figuring out how to fill the transmission. 2001 mt 194k silver, second daughters car 2000 mt 149k red, wifes car. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. The fivespeed manual transmission has relatively short first, second and third gears for good city driving performance, with tall overdrive. The insight is a three door hatchback offered with either a 5speed manual transmission or a 1speed continuously variable automatic transmission or cvt. Your selection of a 2012 honda insight was a wise as you read this manual.
Clutch release for 2001 honda insight majestic honda. Repairing broken shifter i have a manual transmission on my 2001 honda insight, and the shifter all of a sudden stopped shifting in to any of the forward. Awd honda insight with a turbo k20 engine swap depot. The last service was an engine oil and transmission fluid change in 2017. Jan 23, 2001 with the cvt, the insight is expected to have the highest mileage rating of any car equipped with an automatic transmission. The low sales were due to the very compromisessuch as the small twoplace body and fivespeed manual transmission that make the insight such a talented fuel sipper.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for honda. Honda insight questions 2001 honda insight manual transmission. Search over 6,300 listings to find the best local deals. Honda predicts an insight cvt can achieve 50 mpg in combined city and highway driving with a driving range of more than 500 miles. Apr 01, 20 changing honda manual transmission fluid is not a difficult task in my opinion. A new continuously variable transmission allows for an infinite number of gear ratios to optimize engine. Most of honda s automatic transmissions are unusual in that they do not use planetary gears like nearly all other makers, however honda has recently introduced 2017 an allnew, inhouse designed 10speed automatic that uses planetary gears. It is what he uses to win races in his race cars with floor mounted shifters such as the. Synchromesh rings in the manual gearbox can cause trouble, and some. With pedestrian seats, an anemic acceleration profile, weird shifting and strange hvac system, the honda insight has some rough edges.
Compare the gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions of the 2001 honda insight sidebyside with other cars and trucks. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Honda s older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a. Used 2001 honda insight for sale with photos cargurus. Since the car runs on a hondata ecu they also used their traction control unit to help as much power as possible to reach the ground through custom axles. Honda s approach to hybrid technology is simpler than toyotas, but falls behind in the fuelsaving categories. If someone opted for the manual transmission version it came with big advantages, because. This design is also noteworthy because it preserves engine braking by eliminating a sprag between first and second gears. The insights ima system owes much of its remarkable performance to the application of numerous technologies developed by honda over the past four decades, including lean. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in.
May 19, 2009 my 2001 honda insight ac just recently failed smog inspection. Regular unleaded mileage figures shown for comparison only. Honda s older transmissions such as the hondamatic and its successors use traditional, individual gears on parallel axes like a manual transmission, with each gear ratio engaged by a separate hydraulic clutch pack. The honda insight is an adequate fuelsaving people mover. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 2001 insight models nationwide. If someone opted for the manual transmission version it came with big advantages, because the motor incorporated lean burn with high efficiency.
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