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2.0Mazda08
2/9/2008 7:30:34 PM
does every1's mazda does this now since it isn't new any more or did i mess something up. When i shift it feels like there is something in the middle of the gear box, the stick doesn't move smoothly as it did before it only moves smooth when the car isnt moving, you can say the stick sticks when i shift ...what happened here.
Lupae3s
2/10/2008 10:35:17 PM
i auto-x often and im happy with the feel of my shifter. my shifter is notchy, but gear transitions are predictable and simple to accomplish. when engaging the clutch to change gears, the shifter seems to know what gear to be in next.
npoll212
2/11/2008 6:56:00 AM
anyone else have trouble shifting smoothly with the 2.3? it seems lik eu have to ride the clutch on almost every shift
Lupae3s
2/11/2008 11:52:02 AM
you shouldnt have to ride the clutch.
2.0Mazda08
2/11/2008 5:18:55 PM
well my car was shifting real nice but now it feels sticky like a rock is stuck in between ...there is a jerk in the STICK while shifting but no jerk in the car (since i shift right).....is the car breaking itself in....car is about a week old with 600 miles on it so far.
virgin1
2/11/2008 5:36:40 PM
Try changing the tranny fluid to synthetic... lighter weight (75w90) is better, believe me. I've made the mistake of using the heavier 75w-140. BTW: Our trannies take 3 qts.
2.0Mazda08
2/11/2008 5:41:14 PM
but my car is new it shouldn't do that?
2.0Mazda08
2/11/2008 6:24:51 PM
....dam wheres that emotion with the leaf when u need it.
sizzlin07
2/12/2008 4:06:33 PM
LOL, I never caugh the licking-lips part of that .gif animation....funny stuff!
This is virgin behind the wheel of his Mazda ......
2.0Mazda08
2/12/2008 4:14:52 PM
its cool man...as long as u pass it to me in the passenger seat we all good.. lol
2.0Mazda08
2/12/2008 5:24:07 PM
...its driving smooth now ...wtf is going on ....it drives fine; i guess its becomming an on and off thing.....hopefully nothing is wrong with it.
sizzlin07
2/12/2008 6:54:40 PM
LOL, wow virgin, yeah I'd say so.
virgin1
2/13/2008 1:44:31 PM
Ya, might wanna check the level to see if it's full, or at least has enough in there... especially since it's not like engine oil that gets changed pretty regularly.
I have heard of a few cases over the years where a factory/manufacturer forgot to put enough of one or the other fluid in a brand new car. They are human after all and mistakes happen. It would be best to check it out, or have your dealer check it out now before it becomes a real problem.
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