What Causes Difficulty in Shifting Gears When the Car is Cold in the Morning?

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Reasons for difficulty in shifting gears when the car is cold in the morning: 1. Wear and tear of internal gears in the transmission. 2. Damage to the synchronizer inside the transmission. 3. Internal damage to the 1st gear in the gear lever assembly. 4. Malfunction in the manual transmission's shifting mechanism. 5. Failure in the three key components of the clutch system, including worn-out release bearing, clutch disc worn to its limit, or damaged pressure plate. Additional information: Shifting gears in a cold car often feels stiff, as the viscosity of the gear oil in the transmission does not reach its optimal state in lower temperatures, resulting in poor lubrication. This leads to a jerky sensation when shifting gears.