Difficult shifting in cold weather?
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Difficult shifting in cold weather?
It seems to me that, as the temperature drops, shifting between gears gets thougher, and occaisionally more numb (can't feel the synchros engaging - this is mainly when at a standstill). Once the engine temp (and hence, I'm assuming the tranny temp) gets to normal operating levels, shifting goes back to normal. Is this normal, or is it a sign of needed repairs, like a new shifter bushing, synchro rings, etc...?
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I read your email
dump that old dinosaur crap and try installing some nice synthetic oil like Redline MT-90
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
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I had a VERY cold day a few weeks ago. EVERY fluid in my car except the gas turned to slush. Engine oil, steering fluid, tranny fluid... wasn't a lot of fun to drive until she warmed up...
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Yeah, shutup kid.
Mine is hard to shift on very cold days until my car warms up. My brothers 86 Jetta is the same way too. I think my carb might need rebuilt, it takes a few tries to start and it bogs down for a sec at 2500 rpm until it is 1/2 warm, then it drives perfect.
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