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Anyone else find their gearbox to be real stiff when cold?

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Old March-14th-2003 | 01:59 PM
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Anyone else find their gearbox to be real stiff when cold?

I have an 03 P5 and the last couple weeks we've had a bunch of really cold days. On these days I find it quite hard to go from first to second and to downshift. Even at a stop its sometimes hard to get it into first gear. Once everything gets warm its ok but I was wondering if this was normal. Any ideas???
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Re: Anyone else find their gearbox to be real stiff when cold?

Yes, its normal.
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Same on my 98
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Ok is this normal? my wifes DX 2001 has been grinding a lot after it does get warmed up like a horrible grind from first to second only. 30,000 miles
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Yesterday, I had my gear oil changed to Valvoline Synthetic 75W-90 and the cold shift issues and the 1-2 shift crunch are gone.
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Originally posted by JustinMP3
Ok is this normal? my wifes DX 2001 has been grinding a lot after it does get warmed up like a horrible grind from first to second only. 30,000 miles
Sounds like low tranny fluid or worn out clutch
Old March-14th-2003 | 06:11 PM
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i just noticed the same problem on my 03 pro5. it just happened..for the 1st time.
it's difficult downshifting to first at a stop sign...as though there's some heavy resistance and i have to force it.
i only have 2000km on mine.
it cant be worn out clutch.
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