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Question: trouble getting into reverse in the cold weather

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Piano, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Brooklyn, NY, January 12, 2011, 07:39
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I have a manual transmission and I have trouble getting into reverse in the cold weather

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    mastertech6371 January 12, 2011, 07:45
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    there is fluid in the manual trans that needs to be changed. make sure it is serviced with the correct fluid.
    the other idea is the clutch hydraulic system. that has fluid as well. service it and see if it makes a difference before looking for anything more involved.

    Roy

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    Piano, January 12, 2011, 08:04
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    Thank you for the information. I can now request these changes at the repair shop. I took my car and had the fluid changed along with an oil change. My car goes into reverse easily. I want to thank you again. When you go in armed with information, you don't feel taken advantaged of as a woman.

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    ZeeTech January 12, 2011, 09:19
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    I resolved cold shifting in my Wrangler and F-150 also by switching to BG's manual transmission fluid. It worked better than the Mopar and Ford fluid.
    Check out www.bgprod.com for the product and distributors in your area.

    Zee

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