hard time shifting into second when cold
#1
hard time shifting into second when cold
so I recently had a transmission service and ever since then it is very hard to get into second when "cold". This problem usually goes away after 20 minutes of driving, but until then I usually have to forcefully jam it into second after it won't let me ease into 2nd gear.
I had the trans and clutch inspected, and no problems were found. Could this issue be do to the type of trans fluid the dealer used?
Should I try a fully synthetic trans oil or stick with oem? Anyone else experience something similar? suggestions? Thx!
I had the trans and clutch inspected, and no problems were found. Could this issue be do to the type of trans fluid the dealer used?
Should I try a fully synthetic trans oil or stick with oem? Anyone else experience something similar? suggestions? Thx!
#2
I would think if the dealership used OEM fluid you should've had no problems. You could try changing out fluid. Having a hard time shifting when the car is cold is indicative of viscosity issues with the tranny fluid. There's a thread in the DIY section that gives various specs of what people use in their tranny.
#4
Agreed...It's not grinding-just extremely notchy sometimes. Thx for the input guys. I can't believe anyone would put a short shifter on our cars, it would just make it all the more notchy.
#5
Yup 2 z's now and I have the same problem till it warms up. It seems to be a normal thing. LoL I have a top speed short shifter, and it does not bother me at all. Although I do miss my stock one, I went to put it back on and realized when I threw my stock clutch and flywheel away I tossed my damn shifter also.
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Originally Posted by toy4two
can't hurt to throw some AMSOIL trans fluid in there, should flow better at cold temps.
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