I got my transmission replaced under warranty about a year ago maybe longer and it has never felt the same since. In the mornings the shifts are very bad. Sometimes I can't even get into first gear and shifting into 2nd and 3rd feels like it grinds everytime, but I don't think its grinding it just feels extremely notchy. What could this problem be? I was thinking synchros, but this problem only happens in the mornings and after its been driven for 10+ mins it shifts smooth like before. The only other thing I can think of is that the transmission oil isn't being circulated enough in the morning? so maybe the oil level is low? Any ideas??

I think my car is still covered under warranty. I have the extended power train warranty. I think that is 8yr/80k miles or something? Can anyone confirm this and would they cover my transmission still under this warranty?

btw, I have ~77,000 miles 01 SE 5 speed

 

if you have that extended warranty Yes it will but you don't have much time left..........take it back tomorrow if you can

 

Let me know what happenes when you take it to the dealer. I sort of have the same problem, happened after I changed gear selector switch and changed the oil. I think it needs to be rebuilt. I got 100k miles on it.

 

Change the fluid and put synthetic in there. That will definitely help with the cold shifts. How old is your clutch?

 

I do have redline MT-90 in there. I think its synthetic GL-4.