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Originally Posted by vladniko86
Still don't trust them. They really didn't test the issue. I know I'm being picky I just love this car and don't want to hurt it in ways I can avoid. Probably going to end up changing the tranny oil then just leaving it alone
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My dude, if you're not feeling/hearing actual grinding during your shifts then you're almost certainly not doing anything to hurt the car. Like I said before, the resistance you feel when downshifting into 5th at speed is just the synchros doing their job. If you force or slam the shifter into place, of course its gonna feel like its fighting you a bit.
Changing the trans fluid will probably smooth things out a bit, but there's no replacement for proper technique. Light blip of the throttle, gentle but firm pressure on the shifter, and you'll feel it slip into gear like it should. I think you're worrying about a problem that doesn't exist.