Shifting feels wierd

[talon2gb]

Well over the last couple days, I've noticed that when I shift into 3/4th gear, it feels like I'm slicing into something. No grinding, no noises, just that slicing into something sensation. Could this be early signs or synchro wear?

 

[Talon2139]

It could be bad fluid, when was it changed out or at all? If it was syncros, it would be kind of a grindy sound, and you can feel it in the shifter as well. Could be that those gears are possibly missing a tooth or part of a tooth, wont know for sure, unless feel it for myself.

 

[talon2gb]

It could be bad fluid, when was it changed out or at all? If it was syncros, it would be kind of a grindy sound, and you can feel it in the shifter as well. Could be that those gears are possibly missing a tooth or part of a tooth, wont know for sure, unless feel it for myself.

Well I replaced the fluid about 2 months ago with synthetic atf, which is what it calls for. But it's not always though it only happens sometimes.

 

[crash89]

Is your car an automatic? I ask because if so, then your fourth would be "drive/OD". But you saying you shifted into third and fourth I assume its stick. If it is stick I would suggest 80w-90 gear lube. NOT ATF.

 

[rlacasse1]

Is your car an automatic? I ask because if so, then your fourth would be "drive/OD". But you saying you shifted into third and fourth I assume its stick. If it is stick I would suggest 80w-90 gear lube. NOT ATF.

I agree with you on not useing ATF in a manual car. But alot of people on this site say to use it for some reason, I have no clue why.

OP: Redline MT-90 is one of the best fluids to put in a manual tranny.

 

[96eclipzGsT]

Is your car an automatic? I ask because if so, then your fourth would be "drive/OD". But you saying you shifted into third and fourth I assume its stick. If it is stick I would suggest 80w-90 gear lube. NOT ATF.

No on the gear lube. Either run ATF 4 or Amsol synchromesh is your best bet.

 

[-TunedDSM-]

Judging by his profile he has a 420a, the 420a Chrysler manual transmissions call for ATF. I would at least drain a little fluid and check the condition of it.

 

[talon2gb]

Yeah I thinks it calls for a dealer only fluid, but I think Atf is generic so that's what i used.