shifting from 1 through 5 are smooth, buth 6 gear takes more effort to get into...sometimes impossible...Is this normal? I have a 07 base and just had the slave cylinder recall done. I only have 2,500 miles on the car, and I couldnt remember how the shifting was prior to the recall (lack of freeway driving).

 

Do you mean resistance going in, or it doesn't want to engage?
There's a slight adjustment in the shifter guide and if it's off a little then there will be a slight metal piece that stops the shifter from going smoothly into 6th.

 

Well, I would have a tech look at it. Especially since the car is under warranty.

 

resistance going in...I have to force it into 6

 

not normal. get it checked asap while its under warranty

 

This is a joke:

I can't seem to either. I keep pushing up on the shifter but the damn thing won't shift into 6th.. I think my automatic is broken.

 

Are you possibly pushing down on the stick? There is a guard that prevents the transmission from being putinto reverse while moving forward, or something to that effect. If you're pushing down, which is the way to shift into reverse, it could be interfering with that. Just an uneducated guess.

 

I think it's just that 6th isn't like 4th and 2nd. It's not straight down, a little over. I don't know how long you've been driving it, but if you're fresh, it's just getting used to.

If you're used to it and it's just starting to be a problem, then yes, by all means. check that **** out.

 

A while ago i had problems engaging 6th at really high speeds i dont know why or what could cause that but when i took it into the dealership to do the slave cylinder job they adjusted something and now its just fine..

 

Is “impossible to shift from fifth to sixth gear” normal? You know the answer.

Unfortunately getting Nissan to duplicate the problem may be a different story.

 

You should have gotten an AUTOMATIC. I remembered how the MT guys use to trash the AT guys. But Hmmm...... Now it seems that there is always a new thread concerning how their manual transmission is going bad, grinding or not engaging a gear. Looking back, I'm glad I did the right choice for picking 5AT.

 

there is no better feeling in the world when u know u have 300hp under your foot and your doing all the shifting.. automatics its like press the gas and steer.
Im not clowning at all on auto i have driven my share
Acura CL 3.0 Auto -150 shot N.O.S crazy fu**en ride
BMW750Li.. That thing so smoothly puts u back in ur seat when u get on it..
All im saying is if i could have the most expensive fastest street car in the world i dont know why i would prefer it to be a MT. Paddle shifting is cool but it still takes away the feeling of stomping on ur clutch.

*edit... there are many better feelings.. Ex. 500hp under your foot! haha

 

change your fluids, i just changed Redline, I used them previously on my lancer, and loved them!! it may help! I have around 4000miles on it!!! it does the wonder!!

 

You shouldn't be required to CHANGE any fluid on that car if you only have 2500 miles.

 

My 6th goes in nice and easy with no problems. Would never buy an auto trans no matter what.

 

 

OP: if you have to force it into 6th...of course something's not right

i can see this thread turning into another AT vs MT war

 

Yeah this problem has happened to me 3 times. But, I thought it was my shifting?? I had to go back to 5th and then 6th would ingauge. My car has 3200 miles WTF??

 

dude take it in asap! My 6th gear wouldnt shift smothly eather but i ignored it and now all my gears are real stiff and i think ima need to get a new tranny or sumthin. i have extended warranty but my dealer still said itll cost me some amount. that i cant afford... (never buy a used sports car your just asking for trouble... i had a sick slick top 300zx with all kinds of goodies and i traded it for a huge monthly payment .)

 

I thought my problem was due to my driving. My car is 05 with 22k miles and out of warrenty. What do you guys recommend?