I had an oil change last weekend and I feel that the car is smoothier and way much easier to change gear. Do you guys feel the same?
However, oil change does good to engine not transmission.

is it because an oil change makes the engine has less friction and and require less gas to keep running and that will reduce the time to hold on the clutch?

lol..that's my own wonders...haha..

 

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i noticed my transmission was smoother as well after i changed my oil.
i dont know much about cars except i spend money on them so I was like, eh, must be normal.

 

I'm due for an oil change this week. What oil and filter did you guys go with? I'm planning on using a Motul oil with Nissan OEM filter combo.

 

actually, i'm suspecious about oil consumption problem.
i used to have that but i got an engine replacment.
oil consumption issue seems gone after the replacment
however, a oil change does make a difference on the smoothiness on the ride.

 

i have the same thoughts too after an oil change.
but then i just thought "its probably all in my head."

 

Hmmm...I thought I was the only one wondering how in the heck does an oil change affect the transmission. I used to use Pennzoil and switched to Castrol and noticed a difference with the manual gear changes. It was smoother.

 

im probably going to do the same but r u going to use the 300v or the 8100?

 

I was recommended the 8100..... How bout you?

 

i wasnt recommended anything, just searching around on the forums.

 

I think the car runs smoother too. Somewhat think it's a placebo effect though.

 

double post

 

i believe this is true becuz my car will shift not so smooth but once i change my oil i can tell a big difference in shifts...much smoother and crisp shifts

 

I don't know about the smoother ride but the amsoil synthetic help with the mpgs.

 

My theory is that when you get an oil change they actually re adjust your clutch. I feel the same way too and love driving my car after an oil change.

I just got owned by a big *** bill yesterday for maintenance. close to $800 for regular maintenance, front brakes (rotors etc), and battery. PWNT badly by the dealer.

 

when i do my oil changes, i don't touch my clutch but it feels smoother. chalk it up to placebo effect. or we're all just crazy

 

Both of my manual transmission cars feel smoother after an oil change, but i also think its a placebo effect.

 

I have a oil change coming up in 500 miles i'll let you know what i think then

 

I just switched to synthetic and the car seems to run smoother although it seems that my car is using more gas now than it was before the oil change. I think it might just be AM/PM putting water in their gas (my wife's Versa is also getting sh!tty gas mileage as well now).