01-28-2022, 12:43 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss Mosaic Black Join Date: Oct 2018
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Manual 6 Notice it’s hard to switch gears lately at times
Hi everyone
Notice it’s hard to switch gears lately at times , when I go into a gear it’s not smooth as it was. I feel like it just started a couple weeks ago I feel like first and second is the hardest gear at times .It also popped out of first one time last week when I was going at a stop light.I don’t know what it could.... any ideas ? |
01-28-2022, 01:06 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017
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I’m not sure if you’re located in the Northeast, but it’s been extremely cold up here over the last week or two. Extreme cold can make manual shifting notchier, and even lend to the shifter popping out of gear more easily. This is especially true before the car warms up thoroughly. That’s my first thought when hear your issue started in the last week or two, unless you live in a warm climate area.
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01-30-2022, 11:55 AM | #3 |
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+1 on the cold temps and increased shifting effort. Royal Purple 75w-90 gear oil helps some. As does a Hurst short shifter. A skip shifter eliminator is mandatory.
Be patient and don't force it. If it balks at going into second, I just do a 1-3 shift until things warm up a bit more. |
01-31-2022, 07:20 PM | #4 |
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Thanks , I just don’t recall it being like this the last couple of winters...
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01-31-2022, 09:13 PM | #5 |
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You’re welcome. That was my only thought, based on what you were describing. It’s possible something else is going on, but just keep an eye on it as the temperature rises over the next few months. Good luck 👍🏻
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Previous cars: 2017 1SS Nightfall Gray Metallic w/A8 and NPP 1988 IROC-Z (tons of mods), 1995 Z28, 1998 Z28, 2006 GTO, 2010 Camaro 1SS, 2015 Subaru STI, a couple Acuras and multiple Jeeps. |
02-01-2022, 05:23 AM | #6 | |
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I have used the stock OEM fluid, Royal Purple Synchromax, Redline, and AmsOil Torque Drive fluids. The AmsOil by far was the smoothest shifting and had much better cold temperature properties. |
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02-03-2022, 08:08 AM | #7 |
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When was the last time you changed the Brake fluid
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02-06-2022, 11:35 AM | #8 |
Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011
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+1 on the brake fluid too! Aren't we just full of great ways to fill your time?
Anyway, changed mine over to Motul 660. It's a DOT4 which is an upgrade from the factory DOT3, but compatible so mixing is not an issue. Car only has 17K miles on it (no track days- just drive it like I stole it) but is a 2017 like yours and it made a big difference in braking and clutch feel. Strongly recommend. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545244 here's a good how-to. |
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