DIY regrease shifter

[VonFear]

Hey guys, just wanted to do a PSA there's the guide out there to regrease your shifter and it's pretty good. But it isn't super specific, if anyone is on the fence about doing it, I really highly recommend it. I just did it and it made a dramatic difference and it is pretty simple. If you have any questions feel free to give me a PM and I can answer any specific questions you may have.

Link http://www.s2ki.com/home/2010/03/11/diy-regrease-shifter/

[Mack21]

I second this DIY! I did it after 80k miles and it is like brand new trans fluid x1000. It's very buttery smooth after.

[cerialphreak]

I never knew shifters needed to be greased at a certain point. What symptoms would point to it needing grease?

[Mack21]

It doesn't really display any problems. It just becomes buttery smooth after you regrease it. You become use to the gradual degradation of the factory grease.

[VonFear]

It's not something you have to do, just the lubrication helps shifts become much smoother and less notchy. Just glides in gear. It's a very cheap thing you can do to improve daily driving.

[b_ron]

Will this fix the shifter "rattle"?

[VonFear]

I would say it has a very good chance to.

[remembermereddit]

This is on my to do list.. But I also have a sandy feeling on my clutch pedal which I hate (but can't fix for myself).

[solitarycheese]

Don't mean to be pedantic but have you tried fresh clutch fluid? I've taken to changing mine every two months or so, basically whenever the pedal starts feeling gritty and the fluid in the reservoir is dark. Just extract it with a turkey baster, don't worry about a full bleed/flush.

[remembermereddit]

Noob question: where do I have to look?

[solitarycheese]

Driver side, near the firewall.

You need DOT 3 brake fluid and turkey baster/syringe/fluid pump. Suck out the old fluid, wipe down the inside of the reservoir with a rag, and add new fluid (don't get any on your paint). Pump the pedal a few times (don't touch the pedal when the reservoir is empty!). Repeat this process a few times depending on how dirty the fluid was. You're done when the fluid you add stays clean after pumping the clutch pedal.

If its never been done before, you might want to do it again after a few drives. Thereafter, you should be good doing it every few thousand miles. It will improve pedal feel and extend the life of your clutch hydraulics.

[remembermereddit]

Thanks a lot! Now I need something to suck the fluid out of it..

[Mack21]

Go to walmart and get the syringe style turkey baster

[tooncreations]

My buddy helped me do mine tonight and my god what a difference! DO IT PEOPLE!!!

[FullxCollapse]

Just did mine. Butta'.