Why is my gearbox rigid? What should be done ?

Do you feel like your gearbox is heavy? This can often be fixed with a simple gear oil change, but this problem can be caused by other, more serious reasons. So don't wait! This symptom needs to be treated very quickly before it affects your engine... Here's our guide to fault detection and responsiveness.

🚗 How do you know if this is a minor issue?

Before thinking about "breakdown" and "overhaul", it is necessary to carry out several checks:

Check 1: Make sure the left pedal is out of the way.

First, clean the pedal of any dirt, grime, debris and underbody that can reduce travel and interfere with good grip.

Check 2: What is the hydraulic fluid level?

With a good dosage of pedal travel, there should be enough fluid so that you don't have to force-shift gears. Therefore it is necessary to check the clutch fluid level.

Check 3: do you have a good oil level?

All mechanisms in your car must be filled with oil to prevent friction. Therefore, you need to make sure that there is enough in your gearbox. This operation should be performed by a professional, since it requires a minimum of knowledge and tools.

Good to know : tanks brake fluid and hydraulic fluidclutch common on some cars. a brake problem therefore can also warn you.

🔧 How to check the clutch?

If the switch is difficult, the symptoms can be easily attributed to the cause. Here are the results and tests you need to run to identify the problem:

Some or all transmissions are heavy

Some parts are responsible for driving the mechanism at one or even all speeds. This is the case with synchronizers and communication elements. Thus, if one or all of the gears fail, it is certainly wear on the synchronizers or linkage. Another cause affecting all gears is the clutch and / or flywheel. These two elements must be in contact in order to transmit power to the transmission.

Difficult shifting means the clutch gets stuck in the flywheel. Try starting in first gear with the clutch engaged, then check the gears again. If the problem persists, the clutch disc is probably worn out.

A certain speed is hard

When only one gear is difficult, this is the case with the parts of your gearbox related to each report, this is the case with synchronizers. Synchronizer failure affects, in particular, only one speed, without blocking it.

Pedal is too soft or hard

If you have this problem, your clutch control is connected. If it is damaged, the repair is quite simple and inexpensive, because you only need to replace the cable.

The gearbox is an integral part of your car. Its failure will inevitably lead to premature wear of your engine... Therefore, we advise you to consult one of the our proven mechanics as soon as the first signs appear.