I think I'm Shifting Wrong

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 01:41 PM

Thanks for all the information!! I will definitely be paying more attention about how I shift, when I shift, etc. I will also be changing the gear oil, ima have to figure how to do that first lol.

My last question is this, I remember this one time it was summer and the car was right under the sun. when I got in the car i notice the stick was hot and super loose (that's what she said!) that day the car was shifting super smooth and I remember thinking i wish the car was always like this!

What do u guys make of that?

alcheng · 01-15-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Thanks for all the information!! I will definitely be paying more attention about how I shift, when I shift, etc. I will also be changing the gear oil, ima have to figure how to do that first lol.

My last question is this, I remember this one time it was summer and the car was right under the sun. when I got in the car i notice the stick was hot and super loose (that's what she said!) that day the car was shifting super smooth and I remember thinking i wish the car was always like this!

What do u guys make of that?

the transmission oil does not "thicken" as much like under the cold temperature, that's why.

R0bDC · 01-15-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

the transmission oil does not "thicken" as much like under the cold temperature, that's why.

So changing the transmission oil might give me a smoother shift?

alcheng · 01-15-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

So changing the transmission oil might give me a smoother shift?

Yes.. you might want to check the Tech section for more info on that.

semtex · 01-15-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

So changing the transmission oil might give me a smoother shift?

Yes, and switch to a synthetic like Redline MT-85. It's specifically recommended for the 370Z.

Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Manual Transmissions - MT-85 75W85 GL-4 Gear Oil

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R0bDC Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California Posts: 307 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all the information!! I will definitely be paying more attention about how I shift, when I shift, etc. I will also be changing the gear oil, ima have to figure how to do that first lol. My last question is this, I remember this one time it was summer and the car was right under the sun. when I got in the car i notice the stick was hot and super loose (that's what she said!) that day the car was shifting super smooth and I remember thinking i wish the car was always like this! What do u guys make of that?