shoulda told ya about that one. 
Hard shifting ZF tranny when cold
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 895
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From: Austin TX
Hard shifting ZF tranny when cold
I had the fluid changed with the correct fluid 20k miles or so ago. About a week ago, this problem started. Car sits for the night, go out the next day to drive it, and it is almost near impossible to shift into any gear. I need to use two hands to push it into gear. When the car warms up, shifts fine. What could this be?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 7,639
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From: Greenville SC
Ever have the trans and rear end fluids changed?
Mine became harder to shift over the years, once I changed the fluids it was better than new. I have done this twice in the 10 years I have owened the car.
Mine became harder to shift over the years, once I changed the fluids it was better than new. I have done this twice in the 10 years I have owened the car.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 40,156
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From: San Pedro CA
check your clutch fluid.
It can be low and a bit less helpful when cold.
At 20k miles, it's time to change out the fluid. If you live in an area with REAL winter, use the GM Spec oil.
Otherwise, I highy recommend BMW/Castrol TWS 10-60. It is available only at your friendly local BMW dealer.
It can be low and a bit less helpful when cold.
At 20k miles, it's time to change out the fluid. If you live in an area with REAL winter, use the GM Spec oil.
Otherwise, I highy recommend BMW/Castrol TWS 10-60. It is available only at your friendly local BMW dealer.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,150
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From: NS
Originally Posted by bogus
check your clutch fluid.
It can be low and a bit less helpful when cold.
At 20k miles, it's time to change out the fluid. If you live in an area with REAL winter, use the GM Spec oil.
Otherwise, I highy recommend BMW/Castrol TWS 10-60. It is available only at your friendly local BMW dealer.
It can be low and a bit less helpful when cold.
At 20k miles, it's time to change out the fluid. If you live in an area with REAL winter, use the GM Spec oil.
Otherwise, I highy recommend BMW/Castrol TWS 10-60. It is available only at your friendly local BMW dealer.
Clutch fluid for sure.
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