Hard shifting into gear

**WESTI** · 11-13-2007, 05:04 PM

Ive just started to notice lately that its getting kinda hard to shift into gear mostly in 1st and 2nd but its getting harder in every gear. This doenst just happen when teh car is cold but it happens when the car is warm too. Does anyone have any ideas as to what may be causing this or anything i can check? Thanks!

06SpecC · 11-13-2007, 05:09 PM

Check your trans fluid level (dipstick under intercooler).

My car was having the same problem and I had the dealer check it out but they found nothing wrong.

Ever since then the car has been perfect.

I'm guessing your trans fluid is low or it needs to be changed.

**WESTI** · 11-13-2007, 05:13 PM

already? i only have 9300 miles on my car!

06SpecC · 11-13-2007, 05:17 PM

Yea I had 3900 miles when my trans was acting up also!

The STi trans is very picky (and supposedly they are sometimes low on trans fluid from the factory), so if you could bring it to the dealer and let them check it out it would be a good idea. It may not need a flush but your best bet is to check the trans fluid level.

I'm currently at 5800 miles and my trans is perfect.

**WESTI** · 11-13-2007, 05:20 PM

hum ok i'll check my fluid when i get home from work today

**WESTI** · 11-13-2007, 06:12 PM

so just in case is the only place to get the gear oil the stealership?

***VSGTS14*** · 11-13-2007, 07:43 PM

yea if you need to top it off.

**WESTI** · 11-13-2007, 07:48 PM

how would i come about topping it off?

mgsm666 · 11-17-2007, 12:46 PM

warranty should cover that...especially at your mileage, and if you've never touched the fluid.

Tell them your not interested in paying, and if they won't fix it, you'll drive it till it breaks, then they'll have to fix the whole ****ing thing.

Jesse

19-Kilo · 12-15-2007, 07:54 PM

I was using Valvoline for 20,000 miles in my 6MT 04 STi tranny; but was having problems with it shifting smoothly when cold... light grinds, difficulty getting it into gear, etc.

Just switched back to the stock "Extra-S" tranny fluid and it made my tranny shift like butter. A+ recommendation from WJM!

11-13-2007, 05:04 PM	#1
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Hard shifting into gear Ive just started to notice lately that its getting kinda hard to shift into gear mostly in 1st and 2nd but its getting harder in every gear. This doenst just happen when teh car is cold but it happens when the car is warm too. Does anyone have any ideas as to what may be causing this or anything i can check? Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-13-2007, 05:09 PM	#2
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 665 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Hard shifting into gear Check your trans fluid level (dipstick under intercooler). My car was having the same problem and I had the dealer check it out but they found nothing wrong. Ever since then the car has been perfect. I'm guessing your trans fluid is low or it needs to be changed.

11-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#3
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Hard shifting into gear already? i only have 9300 miles on my car!

11-13-2007, 05:17 PM	#4
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 665 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Hard shifting into gear Yea I had 3900 miles when my trans was acting up also! The STi trans is very picky (and supposedly they are sometimes low on trans fluid from the factory), so if you could bring it to the dealer and let them check it out it would be a good idea. It may not need a flush but your best bet is to check the trans fluid level. I'm currently at 5800 miles and my trans is perfect.

11-13-2007, 05:20 PM	#5
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Hard shifting into gear hum ok i'll check my fluid when i get home from work today

11-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#6
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Hard shifting into gear so just in case is the only place to get the gear oil the stealership?

11-13-2007, 07:43 PM	#7
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,967 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Hard shifting into gear yea if you need to top it off.

11-13-2007, 07:48 PM	#8
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Ricer Flyby Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,183 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Hard shifting into gear how would i come about topping it off?

11-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#9
mgsm666 Spec C Club Car: 05 Aspen Wingless Fav Mod: Driving School / Trunk swap (no attention ftw) Location: NYC/Boston 4 school Posts: 1,074 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Hard shifting into gear warranty should cover that...especially at your mileage, and if you've never touched the fluid. Tell them your not interested in paying, and if they won't fix it, you'll drive it till it breaks, then they'll have to fix the whole ****ing thing. Jesse

12-15-2007, 07:54 PM	#10
19-Kilo Junior STI Driver Car: '04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Bushings! TIC, FTW Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 80 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Hard shifting into gear I was using Valvoline for 20,000 miles in my 6MT 04 STi tranny; but was having problems with it shifting smoothly when cold... light grinds, difficulty getting it into gear, etc. Just switched back to the stock "Extra-S" tranny fluid and it made my tranny shift like butter. A+ recommendation from WJM! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.