What to Do When Gears Are Hard to Engage in a Hot Car?

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Difficulty in shifting gears when the car is hot may be due to wear on the shift linkage, deterioration of the clutch pressure plate performance causing incomplete disengagement, severe wear of the synchronizer, or reduced performance of clutch fluid due to temperature effects. There may also be other reasons. It is recommended to check for issues like the deterioration of the pressure plate performance and reduced performance of clutch fluid due to temperature effects. Relevant information about automatic transmissions is as follows: 1. Introduction: An automatic transmission, as the name suggests, does not require the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, L. 2. Principle of Automatic Transmission: The engine's power is transmitted through the transmission, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, automatic transmissions consume 10% more fuel than manual transmissions. Whether manual or automatic, the more gears there are, the more fuel-efficient the transmission is.