Re: Stiff Shifter

From: Jason Bleazard (jbleazard@home.com)
Date: Thu Jan 27 2000 - 20:46:53 EST


Yeah, I notice the same thing when it actually is really cold (-6 F this
morning, wind chill of -26 F). Synthetic helps, but really the only
thing to do is wait for it to warm up. I've noticed if I row through
the gears a bit when stopped it seems to help loosen things up.

Jason

> "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> >
> > I notice the same thing when it's really cold (38 in the mornings).
> >
> > Change the fluid to either a lighter weight or synthetic and it goes away.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > At 01:40 PM 01/27/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> > >I have a '97 5.2L 5sp, and shifter just seems stiff. I don't know if it's me,
> > >or if that's how all of them are. I seem to grind 2nd every couple days. Is it
> > >just my unit? What is the most common reason/solution, and what costs are
> > >involved.



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