Zoom_H

as the weather gets colder, i have noticed that the T5 in my '10 v6 coupe is getting rather clunky to shift when it gets chilly outside. 1st is hard to get into unless i first shift to 2nd and then into 1st, and 1st to 2nd is sometimes clunky as well. wondering if this is 'normal' for the T5, and how do you guys mitigate this hard to shift issue when cold (ie better transmission fluids, etc).

btw the tranny shifts fine after about 5 minutes of gentle driving, so really just specifically asking about shifting when cold...

all comments and suggestions welcome, thanks

RogerDodger1

A good performing synthetic transmission fluid will flow/lubricate much better in the cold weather.

Diabolical!

I've owned 3 cars equipped with a T-5 ('95 GT, '99 V6 and '95 F150), and every one of them was "stubborn" in cold weather.

dominant1

try zmax for trannies...

Nuke

+1

Consider Amsoil, RP or others. The synthetics seem to help.

sterling_gray

This is the case with all manuals, (at least all the ones I drove, and I only drive manuals). Here in Canada it gets cold, if it is -20 C I let the car warm up for 5 minutes.

RogerDodger1

Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid would eliminate that hassle.

Deadbeat

When I first start my baby up in the morning, sometimes i'll have to shift into 2nd gear as well. I swear my tranny is going to shoot through the front of the car when i shift from 1st to 2nd (when it's cold or on first start up). I'll have to try that Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid.

sterling_gray

Now you have me interested too !

wilkinda

yeah, they just break the input shaft and leave you stranded..... great advice there!!