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Old 08-03-2016, 05:09 PM
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2004 TL shifting issue

Hello,

Does anyone think or know what the cause for a hard gear shift? I have a 6MT and it's starting to become harder to get into 2nd and even to get into reverse. I've been thinking my clutch is starting to go out but maybe it's a trans problem. On some occasions it feels as if i really have to force it to get into second. also while driving at higher gears like 4th or 5th I feel a hard thud when I drop it down to 3rd. I'm just see how to get my car shifting smooth again.

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when was the last time you replace your fluid?
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
when was the last time you replace your fluid?
Shoot probably not since I purchased the vehicle which was around 10K miles ago.... and I have no idea when the last owner replaced the fluid. I did notice it was right at the low level mark. could low fluid in the clutch cause slow acceleration coming out of first gear?
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Replace your fluid with the GM Synchromesh Friction Modified. It was recently replaced by an AC-Delco version, part # 88900399. There's many threads in this forum on the subject. Search is your friend!
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