'05 6MT 71K miles. Just did trans fluid change with Redline to no avail. Unknown age of clutch, fluid. Clutch pedal is not sticking like I've read elsewhere. Yes, I just purchased this car!

Problem: When first starting off in the day I can barely shift into second. I mean I have to really pull hard! 4th, 5th and 6th go into gear smooth as silk.
If I am at a stand still (engine running) I can shift through all the gears no problem. When I am moveing it is super hard.
It only happens for the first 5-10 minutes until the motor/trans warms up. After warm up it shifts fine.
No, it's not 10 below here yet either. 50* here today.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

 

Same thing happens to me. I have an '04 6mt and before the car gets warmed up all the way, it is very difficult to get into second and third. After a bit of driving it's fine though. I kinda thought it was normal, but i'm curious as well.

 

Clutch pivot ball could be starting to wear? I know the stock pivot ball isn't that great.

 

Took the car to a good transmission guy and he said its the blocker rings not meshing.
Time for a trans rebuild I guess.

 

I had the same problem.... after I used Redline, Motul, and Royal Purple. They are not the correct weight oils, and that is where the problem lies. I switched back to OEM fluid, and the transmission shifts a lot better then with any aftermarket oil. Try this, and let us know if you have the same results.

Ian

 

Hmmm, Weird! Is the OE oil 75W-90? GL4?