Gears feel notchy - comments?
11-20-2002, 04:52 PM
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Gears feel notchy - comments?
Hey all-
So, the first 3000 miles have flown by - love this car. However, it feels like all my gears need two steps to get in. For example - from first to second (and so on through the chain) clutch down, get out of first, hit something that seems to make my shifter stick which requires a bit of extra effort to get into 2nd. Is this normal? I can't remember having the same feel on my "old" (2000) Jetta.
Any comments from you pros?
Thanks!
Alex
So, the first 3000 miles have flown by - love this car. However, it feels like all my gears need two steps to get in. For example - from first to second (and so on through the chain) clutch down, get out of first, hit something that seems to make my shifter stick which requires a bit of extra effort to get into 2nd. Is this normal? I can't remember having the same feel on my "old" (2000) Jetta.
Any comments from you pros?
Thanks!
Alex
11-20-2002, 05:08 PM
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You'll get a sense of some issues that MAY pertain to you...
by...<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/751200.phtml">reading thru these posts...</a></li></ul>
11-20-2002, 05:38 PM
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Get used to it (search the million posts)...my dealer has tried a few things but
nothing yet has worked, last was to switch out the trans fluid to whatever is in Porsche's and so I do not grind (as much) from 1 to 2 but is still notchy as you describe. Audi feels that is normal...tons of posts on this issue.
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11-20-2002, 11:11 PM
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Perhaps this can help you?
Basic info on how to adjust your gear lever if 1st and 2nd are notchy. However, I don't feel this is exactly your problem. Car still needs to loosen up, and take it from me, you'll certainly notice a great improvement when you have your gearbox oil changed. Do not go for the Audi stuff, better use a superior 75W90 oil by Torco, Amsoil or RedLine. I remember quite a few forum members saying the Amsoil is probably the best amongst them for our cars that don't have limited slip diffs.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc21.shtml">https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc21.shtml</a</li></ul>
