05-12-2021, 06:22 PM | #1 |
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Notchy shifter
I bought a used 2018 ZLE. The shifter feels a bit notchy. I can feel the synchros when I shift. Is this normal or should I have it looked at?
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05-12-2021, 06:24 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016
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Yes my ZL1 shifter is notchy too!
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05-12-2021, 06:32 PM | #3 |
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05-12-2021, 10:00 PM | #4 | |
Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018
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I'm not sure what you mean by "feel the synchros". If you actually feel/hear it grind into gear then no I never feel that except the 2-3 times over last 2-1/2 yrs when I didn't clutch/shift right and got a buzz from synchros. There is never any synchro buzz and mine is only a bit notchy when cold, after 5-10 minutes it feels very smooth and firm. Last edited by SFV1LE; 05-12-2021 at 10:18 PM. |
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05-12-2021, 10:21 PM | #5 |
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mine is notchy if i dont drive it for a while. after driving it for a day it works itself out.
if it doesnt go away i would check out the clutch to make sure its completely disengaging. ive been driving with a tr6060 for nearly a decade now, i may be desensitized to it.
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05-13-2021, 05:07 AM | #6 |
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I will just have it checked out when I bring it in for the power steering. Just in case. Thanks everyone.
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05-13-2021, 08:07 AM | #7 |
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I really don’t think you have any issues with your transmission but get it checked anyway to ease your mind! Those transmissions are tough and shift differently than other transmissions!
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05-13-2021, 09:21 AM | #8 |
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My 17 2ss was notchy. Its the tremec characteristics.
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05-13-2021, 01:07 PM | #9 |
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Notchy 1-2 when cold.. Much smoother when warmed up
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05-13-2021, 04:55 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018
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The OEM fluid is crunchy at best and down right useless when the temps drop, I've tried Mobil 1 SYN ATF (recommended by Tremec), Redline D4 and Royal Purple Syncromax over the last 30K and the RP is by far the smoothest shifting fluid overall (IMHO) regardless of temperature.
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05-13-2021, 06:22 PM | #11 |
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I have a 2018 ZLE. Shifter has always been smooth and seamless regardless of temp.
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