What Are the Causes of Difficult Gear Shifting?

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There are many reasons that can cause difficult gear shifting in a car. The following are some common causes: 1. Mismatch between vehicle speed and gear. The coordination between vehicle speed and gear is crucial. Shifting to a low gear when the speed is too high can make gear shifting difficult and accompanied by strong jerking, and vice versa. 2. Lack of maintenance in the shifting mechanism. The shifting mechanism is a frequently used component, so its wear and tear can be relatively high. When the shifting mechanism lacks lubrication, operation can become unusually stiff. 3. Low winter temperatures leading to insufficient lubrication in the transmission. Since the transmission is lubricated by transmission oil, the fluidity of transmission oil is poor in low winter temperatures, resulting in naturally poor lubrication. This issue can be resolved once the vehicle is fully warmed up.