Notchy 5th and 6th gear

ej257gd · 06-27-2011, 12:29 AM

Hello

I just purchased a new 2010 roadster with touring and sport.

I only have 300 miles or so on it.

I've noticed shifting up to 5th and 6th or down shifting from 6th to 5th is really nothcy..

I have not heard any grinding but it is def notchy. (sometime have difficulty getting in to gear.)

Is this something I need to really worry about or is this common for 370z's.

Should I try amsoil mtg maybe?? Any suggestion would be helpful.

Thank you...

WhiskeyHotel · 06-27-2011, 08:40 AM

Better tranny fluid might help. The "Z" MT has a certain character all it's on. From what I remember, though, most complaints involve 1st - 2nd shifts.

ej257gd · 06-27-2011, 11:57 AM

my 1 thru 4 is butter.

getting in to 5th and 6th is ok. on 1 to 2000 rpm. but anything more then that. it is noticeably notchy and clunky..

It seems like redline mt85 for tranny is pretty good for these cars?

WhiskeyHotel · 06-27-2011, 01:24 PM

That's what I am running now.

ej257gd · 06-27-2011, 07:08 PM

I took it in to Nissan today and had the lead tech test drive. I got the same o' thing everyone gets. "ITS PERFECTLY NORMAL".

whealy · 06-27-2011, 07:55 PM

Test drive another. If its the better make the tech drive it and explain. Or tell them to have the regional tech do that at your appt.

06-27-2011, 12:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
ej257gd Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: oc Posts: 25 Drives: evo Rep Power: 14	Notchy 5th and 6th gear Hello I just purchased a new 2010 roadster with touring and sport. I only have 300 miles or so on it. I've noticed shifting up to 5th and 6th or down shifting from 6th to 5th is really nothcy.. I have not heard any grinding but it is def notchy. (sometime have difficulty getting in to gear.) Is this something I need to really worry about or is this common for 370z's. Should I try amsoil mtg maybe?? Any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you...

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06-27-2011, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	Better tranny fluid might help. The "Z" MT has a certain character all it's on. From what I remember, though, most complaints involve 1st - 2nd shifts.

06-27-2011, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
ej257gd Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: oc Posts: 25 Drives: evo Rep Power: 14	my 1 thru 4 is butter. getting in to 5th and 6th is ok. on 1 to 2000 rpm. but anything more then that. it is noticeably notchy and clunky.. It seems like redline mt85 for tranny is pretty good for these cars?

06-27-2011, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 17	That's what I am running now.

06-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
ej257gd Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: oc Posts: 25 Drives: evo Rep Power: 14	I took it in to Nissan today and had the lead tech test drive. I got the same o' thing everyone gets. "ITS PERFECTLY NORMAL".

06-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Test drive another. If its the better make the tech drive it and explain. Or tell them to have the regional tech do that at your appt.