shifter gets stuck

[dman123]

When I come to a red light and put the car into neutral it will sometimes get stuck, not allowing me to put it into first. I have to release the clutch and push it back in (sometimes more than once) in order to get it into gear. Anyone know what might be happening?

[Slateboy]

My tranny has always been like that. It's called age. If you're not running Redline tranny fluid yet, take four and call me in the morning.

[dman123]

some way to fix this? you think fluid may be the culprit? I haven't changed tranny fluid in longggg time. Gonna get around to it. What do you mean by synchro related?

[Sho Nuff]

I have the same problem right now, im changing my fluid on friday so i way tell you how it goes. For now though, i put it in second, then first, this way you dont have to release the clutch. Do you have a third gear grind?

[dman123]

yeah man, same thing. Grinds in third. Its horrible. Unless I keep the revs over 4500 it grinds in third.

[Slateboy]

Like I said before, if you're complaining about your tranny and you don't have REDLINE transmission fluid, you need to do that first.

No joke.

[Sho Nuff]

Results

Well today i got me some redline from a local speed shop. Shifting is much smoother, and i can now put it in first gear without it getting stuck. However i decided to go from 5th to 3rd. I havent tried shifting hard to second yet though, i will find out tonight .

[h22sparkle]

I say give it a couple of weeks to let it wear in bro

[Sho Nuff]

I figured that as well.

[projekakkord]

I'm gonna try that Redline tranny fluid on my car too. Is there only one type of Redline or are there different versions to choose from?

[Sho Nuff]

Get Redline MTL. There are also many kinds of oils there with different viscosity ratings. But get MTL.

[projekakkord]

Do they make this oil for auto tranny's? Or should I just stick with Honda ATF?

[Sho Nuff]

I also saw ATL.

[92accordf20a]

i've heard stories about redline, i would go GM Synchromesh. I was grinding 5th and that stuff eliminated that about 35 miles after I changed the fluid. also, shifting thorught the gears improved much smoother. go figure the stuff about 10 buck a quart here.

[dman123]

By the way, I have now changed my tranny fluid (to GM synchromesh) and I no longer have any troubles getting the car into gear. My 3rd gear grind persists (40 km later). I'll let you guys know if its gets fixed as well.