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Why is my gearshift hard to move when starting?
Check the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder. If it's very low, fill it up, then bleed the clutch hydraulics at the nipple on the slave cylinder.
If the fluid level was not low, next time you ...
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How does double clutching work if gears spin at different rpms?
You missed a very important part of it. The gears don't just start spinning at the same speed. In the video, he talks about "blipping the throttle" while in neutral, clutch engaged (pedal ...
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2005 Scion 135k miles has never had manual transmission fluid changed. Should I change it now, or better to leave it alone?Does a manual even need it?
TL DR: Check your maintenance schedule, but most likely it doesn't need changed at all. Changing it will not hurt anything, though.
You can check the maintenance schedule for your vehicle, but most ...
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Car will barely go into gear when running, and sometimes wont even go into gear when off
The problem is likely in one or more of the components you mentioned.
But first, check the pedal mechanism and the clutch master and slave cylinders for issues, leaks, and bleed the hydraulic line to ...
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Manual Transmission - Can't put into gear when the car is ON
The problem is clutch related. It could be the reservoir for the clutch master cylinder is not full up. You might have air in the lines. Any which way, the problem is that the pressure plate is not ...
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Manual car engine rpm dropped below idle rpm while in neutral
You may have water in your diesel fuel. Drain some fuel from your water separator and collect it into a clear container. If the fuel separates into two layers, that indicates water.
I don't know your ...
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When does slowing down by down-shifting become lugging an engine?
When does slowing down by down-shifting become lugging an engine?
The upfront answer is: It never will. Lugging occurs upon the attempt to accelerate using too high a gear for the speed of the ...
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Why does my car grind going into third gear when it’s cold out?
Given the age of the vehicle and if the transmission has never been rebuilt, it's likely that the synchromesh gears are worn. These are the components of the transmission that help you do a smooth ...
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Screech on startup (manual)
The characteristics you describe point to a failed throw-out bearing. Between the clutch pedal and the clutch release mechanism is a bearing which transfers your foot pressure to the mechanism. When ...
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Why is my gearshift hard to move when starting?
Probably not. Any mechanism requires that it be operated on a constant basis in order to maintain its long term operation. For example, not driving a vehicle often in a area with high humidity or ...
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New car, sometimes engaging first gear does not catch
I don't know what is causing the problem, but I have a suggestion to help you solve the problem.
First, as Weather Vane says, do not attempt to repair or alter this vehicle or take it for repair to ...
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2002 Volkswagen VW Beetle Turbo S Monsoon dash radio not ejecting CD
Disconnect the + cable from the battery and leave it disconnected for 10 minutes. When you re-connect the cable, the CD may pop out on its own. If not, press the eject button. If it still doesn't ...
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Peugeot 407 2004 with unusual sound when clutching
The most likely thing is that the clutch release bearing is worn. This bearing is a thrust bearing and it is only used while the clutch pedal is pressed. It is a good idea not to leave it making ...
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Manual Scion FR-S bucks or surges
It is very hard to know for sure through descriptions, but from the sounds of it your clutch is on the way out. One of several things which can go wrong with a clutch is heat cracks on the surface of ...
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