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(Posted on Sep 28, 2018 at 05:37AM by Patrick Wensink)

Dear Patrick,

I have a manual transmission Nissan 370Z and love to hit the open road. Recently, it has shifting harder. What does this mean?

-Otto

Hi Otto,

Weâ€™ve seen everything around here. This is a pretty common issue, so donâ€™t worry too much. Usually, I tell folks one of three things is two blame when they experience this problem.

First: Your fluid is low. Without proper lubricant, gears will grind, hum, or even refuse to shift. To investigate this issue, pop the hood and locate a gauge that looks like the oil dipstick. It will be labeled for the transmission, though. Pull it out and check, just like youâ€™d do with petroleum. If it is low, consult the manual on how best to top it off.

Second: the computer might need to be restarted. This is a pretty frequent issue with newer stick shifts. Safely detach the battery (Check ownerâ€™s instructions if youâ€™ve never done this before) and let it sit for 30 minutes. Hook everything back up and see if resetting the system helped.

Third: If these donâ€™t solve anything, consult a mechanic.

Let me know if you have any other questions.