Now 4th gear is notchy - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Yruyur · 10-26-2012, 01:52 PM

My first and second gear have been notchy for a few thousand miles now but yesterday I had 4th act up about 5 times. I missed the gear once. The other times it felt like there were to saw blades that I had cut my way between. Think I need to do a transmission fluid upgrade.

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djliquidsteele · 10-26-2012, 01:58 PM

Just had my fluid changed to Pentosin. The first day I couldn't really tell a difference, but it seems it has worked into everything and is smooth as butter. Well worth the price of admission.

Yruyur · 10-26-2012, 02:12 PM

I'm gonna have to use this stuff. Another local member was telling me about it.

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GenesisAZ · 10-26-2012, 05:57 PM

You could try a Friction Modifier before doing a complete fluid change.. This is the stuff the mazdaspeed guys were using: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6930

Yruyur · 10-26-2012, 06:41 PM

Thanks. I'll look into it.

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Yruyur · 10-30-2012, 01:33 AM

5th is starting up now Wtf. Have an appointment on Monday. Going to make sure I'm in the shoo while they are working on it so I can see the fluid level and clutch.

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Yruyur · 11-05-2012, 03:45 PM

Been at the dealership since 8 this morning. They are thinking a new transmission and or clutch is needed. They have been on the phone all day with Toyota. They agree the 4th gear grinding is not normal. They are dropping the fluid first per Toyota to inspect it then will inspect the clutch. They don't know how long it will take to get either of them delivered yet.

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gmookher · 11-05-2012, 03:48 PM

mileage?

gmookher · 11-05-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GenesisAZ

You could try a Friction Modifier before doing a complete fluid change.. This is the stuff the mazdaspeed guys were using: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6930

FM is useless in our cars

Yruyur · 11-05-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

mileage?

13,000

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canu_50 · 11-05-2012, 03:55 PM

I personnally always take out the OEM fluid, mine litterally stayed 3 days in the car. I am now running redline and with my Billetproshop shifter since 9000km and no issue on my transmission and i have been drifting,roadracing the shatz out of the car.

chulooz · 11-05-2012, 04:05 PM

What are your driving habits? Be cautious with your warranty coverage; its easy for them to call abuse on parts like the clutch/transmission.

Calum · 11-05-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenesisAZ

You could try a Friction Modifier before doing a complete fluid change.. This is the stuff the mazdaspeed guys were using: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6930

Friction modifiers are normally used to help limited slip diffs, which our tranny doesn't have.

Yruyur · 11-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Just got the disclaimer they are going to charge me for labor and parts if there is user damage to the clutch. Over a grand. Going to drop the tranny. Was shocked at how thin the tranny fluid is..like water.

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10-26-2012, 01:52 PM	#1
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10-26-2012, 02:12 PM	#3
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm gonna have to use this stuff. Another local member was telling me about it. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________

10-26-2012, 06:41 PM	#5
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10-30-2012, 01:33 AM	#6
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	5th is starting up now Wtf. Have an appointment on Monday. Going to make sure I'm in the shoo while they are working on it so I can see the fluid level and clutch. Sent from my flux capacitor using Taptalk __________________

11-05-2012, 03:45 PM	#7
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Been at the dealership since 8 this morning. They are thinking a new transmission and or clutch is needed. They have been on the phone all day with Toyota. They agree the 4th gear grinding is not normal. They are dropping the fluid first per Toyota to inspect it then will inspect the clutch. They don't know how long it will take to get either of them delivered yet. Sent from my flux capacitor using Taptalk __________________

10-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
djliquidsteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 498 Thanks: 62 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just had my fluid changed to Pentosin. The first day I couldn't really tell a difference, but it seems it has worked into everything and is smooth as butter. Well worth the price of admission.

10-26-2012, 05:57 PM	#4
GenesisAZ Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Location: Phoenix Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could try a Friction Modifier before doing a complete fluid change.. This is the stuff the mazdaspeed guys were using: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=6930

11-05-2012, 03:48 PM	#8
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11-05-2012, 03:55 PM	#11
canu_50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s Location: Terrebonne Posts: 239 Thanks: 115 Thanked 59 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personnally always take out the OEM fluid, mine litterally stayed 3 days in the car. I am now running redline and with my Billetproshop shifter since 9000km and no issue on my transmission and i have been drifting,roadracing the shatz out of the car.

11-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#12
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What are your driving habits? Be cautious with your warranty coverage; its easy for them to call abuse on parts like the clutch/transmission.

11-05-2012, 05:38 PM	#14
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got the disclaimer they are going to charge me for labor and parts if there is user damage to the clutch. Over a grand. Going to drop the tranny. Was shocked at how thin the tranny fluid is..like water. Sent from my flux capacitor using Taptalk __________________

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