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Originally Posted by mcrane
I have heard that this is a recurring issue with our cars. Just looking for any updates or tricks for a long term solution.
I just purchased the vehicle (2013 FR-S) pre-owned and it has about 15,000 miles on it. Just started noticing it.
When shifting from Neutral to First, there is a bit of resistance. Same with Second (which actually has a small clunk also). Now if I take it out of First or Second and back to Neutral for a second then back into gear, it shifts smooth. Third gear has very slight resistance, but nothing extreme. I also let the car warm up for a few minutes. Note: temperatures where I live are starting to fall below 45 degrees (f). Not sure if it is just the cold weather or not.
I have tried the 2nd gear start trick and that works temporarily (although the transmission makes a bit more clunking noise after).
I plan on doing a tranny and diff fluid change in the coming weeks with Motul 300, since I see alot of recommendations for that. Any other ideas guys?
Thanks!
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Here is my stock suggestion:
As mentioned above, a warmer transmission is a happier transmission.
In addition, I would suggest that when shifting, wind up the last gear pretty tight before shifting into the next higher gear.
Also, when shifting from 1st to 2nd, pull the shift lever
slowly and
firmly into 2nd gear.
It's not a toggle switch ..... the lever is moving heavy transmission parts.
I suggest you not "lazy leg" it ....... push the clutch pedal
all the way to the floor.
If this technique doesn't help, you may consider a different transmission fluid.
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