to smooth out the shifts in the car? I'm talking strictly about the notchy feel feel when switching gears.

Some kind of transmission fluid might help possibly or anything that anyone can suggest?

 

I think it just comes with the territory. (Manual Trans)

 

Just be E_zzzzz Homie !! haha lol nah idk, you just really feel it when it shifts.

Thats just the way the cookie crumbles.

 

its what i figured. been driving it for two years, lol. just been dealing with it but i thought there might be something out there to make it a little smoother.

I got the rogue short throw shifter and it helped a bit.

 

But it cant hurt to try some aftermarket tranny fluid!

 

It's probably more to do with the clutch, than the fluid. If you have a heavier duty clutch, more in line with performance, than comfort, it will be clunky. You'll just have to learn how to smooth it out with rev matching, etc.

 

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I feel your pain. This annoys me to. It seems to switch gears the smoothest when it is somewhat cooler outside and the tranny is warmed up. So far i have found the only solution is to take your time.... but even then it will probably still do this. so, i want some answers to!!!

This is a good thread. I think a lot of us could use the info.

 

When I switched to Amsoil's GL-4, it smoothed out a lot more than using Nissan's gear oil. Rev matching as said helps too. Less notchy on cold mornings too with Amsoil's stuff. Running their 'severe gear' GL-5 product in the rear diff as well. Will never go back to Nissan's stuff.

 

I don't really seem to have this problem...

As far as a "notchy" feeling, I like to know when I've engaged a gear rather than the rubbery feeling of something like a BMW 330ci for example

 

^ I agree with you. I like to really know when I'm in gear.

 

This is simply knowing your in gear to the point where you dont want to put it in gear. Its not broken and it dosent grind, but its not right either.

 

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+1 The G almost shifts as smoothly as my Altima after the Amsoil... I know it is much heavier duty and I like the feel so I'm real happy with it. The Altima is just a little toy to run around in with a little toy feeling shifter (kinda like a Honda).

 

Amsoi GL-4l, great info guys. This is exactly what I was hoping to find out, had a feeling a different tranny fluid might make a difference.