hard shift into 2nd

[egbandman]

For some reason about 3k miles ago I've noticed, it's quite difficult to push the shifter into 2nd gear when shifting at ~6k rpm. it's the 1.4T Man.

 

[Eric Smit]

did you change the transmission oil?

 

[egbandman]

Nope, haven't changed any fluids. And no mods done near or since the issue, it only seems to be stiff going first to second ams only at high rpms close to 6k. First time it happened it didn't go in all the way and my ears almost bled.

 

[$ub$onic]

The 6 speed is known for having a screwy 2nd gear. Not all have it.

Some owners found that new fluid helps drastically. I think there is even a tsb for adjusting the shifting cables

Redline, royal purple, amsoil are all good ones to use. I don't have the weight the 6 speed needs but it's gl4 spec

 

[egbandman]

so, how would you go about replacing the fluids in this thing? isn't it a sealed unit?

 

[$ub$onic]

Yes/no, nothing it's really "sealed"

I don't know the specific point to fill and drain on the 6 speed, Eric does know

 

[egbandman]

Eric.... a little help here