Is Difficulty in Shifting Gears Related to Transmission Oil?
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Difficulty in shifting gears is not related to transmission oil. Additional information: The reasons why a manual transmission car cannot shift gears include: 1. Clutch cable failure: Some manual transmission cars still use cables to control the clutch. The outer sheath of the cable can easily crack, leading to difficulty in shifting gears due to the absence of clutch engagement. Simply replacing the cable will resolve the issue. 2. Excessive locking force on the clutch-side gear position: This can make it difficult to engage or disengage gears. It is recommended to go to a repair shop to adjust the clutch cable and gear lock. 3. Clutch master cylinder failure: The clutch hydraulic master cylinder may experience pressure loss or oil leakage during use, resulting in the inability to shift gears when pressing the clutch. 4. Transmission failure: For example, insufficient transmission oil, stuck transmission shifting mechanism, or failure of a certain gear or shift fork, all of which can cause difficulty in shifting gears or the inability to engage gears.
I think the inability to shift gears is closely related to transmission fluid. Transmission fluid is like the blood of the transmission, responsible for lubricating gears and transferring power. If the fluid level is low, too dirty, or deteriorated, shifting will become stiff or even impossible. Once, I was driving an automatic car on a long trip in extremely hot weather when suddenly I couldn't shift into drive and had to slowly pull over to the side of the road. It turned out that the transmission fluid was more than half gone due to a leak. After adding new fluid, the problem was fixed, and I almost ended up spending a lot on transmission repairs. That's why it's important to regularly check the fluid level and color—make sure the marks on the dipstick are in the middle. If the fluid is black or has a burnt smell, it's time for a change. It's best to replace it every few tens of thousands of kilometers to prevent issues.