# \#manual-transmissions **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/manual-transmissions/259.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Nissan Frontier's 2005 owner's manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596)
**Author:** [@beefykenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beefykenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontiers-2005-owners-manual/199596 "2025-03-26T03:22:07Z")
Hey everyone, I recently bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, and I’ve been searching everywhere for the correct owner’s manual but haven’t had any luck. The only manuals I’ve found online, including this one, ar… --- ## [Golf mk7 reverse gear problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465)
**Author:** [@rokvnd2\_185854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rokvnd2_185854)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk7-reverse-gear-problem/191465 "2024-08-03T21:42:57Z")
So I have a Golf MK7 2013 model with around 100k miles( it is a 5-speed manual, 1.2 TSI ) . I got it used like 4 months ago. And I had no issues until few days ago. I was parked and I went out with reverse normally, had… --- ## [Rpm's jump up and down in first gear causing me to stall easily (manual car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-jump-up-and-down-in-first-gear-causing-me-to-stall-easily-manual-car/188683)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-jump-up-and-down-in-first-gear-causing-me-to-stall-easily-manual-car/188683 "2023-01-24T23:41:03Z")
Hey guys! I bought a 2003 BMW 320ci around 2/3 months ago. I absolutely love the car, big fan of the looks and drives great. As you would expect from a 20 year old car it does have little mechanical issues and one of th… --- ## [Am I installing the clutch correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357 "2022-11-16T12:44:18Z")
I’ve posted here not long ago because I didn’t install the clutch correctly so I’m just making sure I’m doing it correctly --- ## [Manual swap, what do i need? worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460 "2022-06-04T01:32:53Z")
hey, so I own a 2006 ford mustang, my transmission broke a few days ago and i was wondering how much work was needed to do a manual swap. Since i have to get a new transmission i was wondering if it was worth ordering a … --- ## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)
**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")
Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som… --- ## [Manual transmission won't take gear oil/fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860)
**Author:** [@kylesbulkmail\_151647](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylesbulkmail_151647)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-wont-take-gear-oil-fluid/139860 "2020-07-07T21:08:06Z")
My 2008 Suzuki SX4 (AWD, hatchback) was showing signs of low transmission fluid. (Specifically, a chirping noise from the right side only when in gear. Shifting fine, no bad smells, etc.) This is a manual, 5-speed transm… --- ## [Drive line slack in gearbox 2003 cavalier 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493)
**Author:** [@Lewbish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lewbish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493 "2020-06-08T21:01:22Z")
Car has a violent yanking slack in first gear, so I have to baby it sensitively to take off by keeping the rpm up over 1200 or so. Could bad motor mounts cause this? In gear, with one wheel off the ground, it has two o… --- ## [May have overfilled Manual Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-overfilled-manual-transmission/140294)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/may-have-overfilled-manual-transmission/140294 "2019-05-15T13:20:10Z")
I swapped out my manual transmission fluid for Redline MT-90. I know that the user manual for the speed 3 says that the transmission takes about 2.6 quarts of fluid, so I bought 3 quarts of the Redline. Everything went f… --- ## [HELP! CLUTCH ISSUES! - 2005 Scion tC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204)
**Author:** [@alex.johns6217\_149285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.johns6217_149285)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204 "2019-03-10T14:18:10Z")
I need help diagnosing whether my clutch went bad or my slave or master cylinder went bad. So the car drove perfectly fine all day, went to work, came home, perfect. I went to go sell it after i got home from work, drove… --- ## [2004 Ranger Manual Transmission Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ranger-manual-transmission-noise/117877)
**Author:** [@aw55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aw55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ranger-manual-transmission-noise/117877 "2018-05-23T01:58:26Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Ranger 4x4 with a 5-Speed manual transmission. I noticed that in 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears there is a whine/rattle noise coming from the shifter which I assume to be coming from the transmission itself. … --- ## [Suspicious scraping sound from my 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco 6-speed MT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-scraping-sound-from-my-2011-chevy-cruze-eco-6-speed-mt/115217)
**Author:** [@manualmillenial](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manualmillenial)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-scraping-sound-from-my-2011-chevy-cruze-eco-6-speed-mt/115217 "2018-04-09T20:48:04Z")
Greetings everyone, I have strange noises coming from my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 6-speed MT (ODO 81,000 Mi) and I was hoping some of you might have some insights into what the problem might be. I have noticed that whe… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic Transmission Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-transmission-noise/113611)
**Author:** [@JLee21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLee21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-transmission-noise/113611 "2018-03-13T12:10:41Z")
Hi there, I have a 2001 Honda Civic manual transmission, and it has been making some low clunking noise when the car is rolling in 1st or 2nd gear. The clutch nor the throttle was engaged, but once either one is engaged… --- ## [Honda CRV Won't Shift into Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-wont-shift-into-reverse/46092)
**Author:** [@George2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-wont-shift-into-reverse/46092 "2017-12-06T13:03:31Z")
My 2001 Honda CRV has 145k miles and a 5 speed manual transmission. For the past few days, I've had trouble getting it to shift into reverse gear. Yesterday, it would not go into reverse at all. The clutch fluid level… --- ## [New Manual Transmission Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-manual-transmission-problems/103965)
**Author:** [@forrestdlong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrestdlong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-manual-transmission-problems/103965 "2017-05-17T19:33:06Z")
I recently bought a brand new 2017 Manual Transmission Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. At first it was running great, but now it seems like the engine/transmission is working too hard at the lower gears. The car currently has a… --- ## [Resting Your Hand on the Shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resting-your-hand-on-the-shifter/11691)
**Author:** [@bwmartens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwmartens)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resting-your-hand-on-the-shifter/11691 "2016-09-05T19:09:37Z")
On a recent show, I heard them mention that you shouldn't rest your hand on the shifter of a manual transmission while you drive. They never explained why because they had apparently explained it on a show years ago. … --- ## [Escort ZX2 Shifter able to be pulled up and pushed down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escort-zx2-shifter-able-to-be-pulled-up-and-pushed-down/92786)
**Author:** [@shorteLuv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shorteLuv)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escort-zx2-shifter-able-to-be-pulled-up-and-pushed-down/92786 "2016-03-17T03:48:02Z")
I'm not sure if it's a missing bolt or another issue, but my shifter just started becoming "sticky" while in neutral. Sticky meaning when I go to slide it side to side while in neutral it's slow, and it's slow to return … --- ## [Melted Plastic in the Transmission?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melted-plastic-in-the-transmission/90668)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melted-plastic-in-the-transmission/90668 "2015-07-22T01:31:13Z")
I posted earlier this month about my 1996 Ford F150 4x4 manual tranny truck. It had gotten stuck in fourth gear, and I, along with others, assumed it was the shift forks. I cracked open the top of the transmission yester… --- ## [Replacing the Shift Forks on 1996 Ford F150 Manual 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-shift-forks-on-1996-ford-f150-manual-4x4/90594)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-shift-forks-on-1996-ford-f150-manual-4x4/90594 "2015-07-14T05:05:06Z")
Been a long time Car Talk Junkie! Thanks in advance for any help. Quick background: Truck stuck at the top of a hill, won't budge forward or backward, stick is stuck. Gotta move the thing off this hill. Jam the stick … --- ## [GTI - manual or DSG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830)
**Author:** [@Tomtom123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomtom123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830 "2014-07-18T07:51:17Z")
Hi- My girlfriend and I have decided to get a car and we've chosen to get a 2015 GTI, but we're not sure about the transmission. The pros and cons that we're hung on: We will be living on a hilly part of Brooklyn. Also… --- ## [Where can I find Toyota Repair Manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-toyota-repair-manuals/83447)
**Author:** [@BillyBonka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillyBonka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-toyota-repair-manuals/83447 "2014-02-01T04:31:56Z")
I need a repair manual for a Toyota C59 Transmission. I found helminc.com, which has the three volumes for the car itself, but I don't think any of them cover the transmission. I can find Toyota Repair Manuals for the… --- ## [Is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is/83205)
**Author:** [@bkord123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkord123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is/83205 "2014-01-18T19:57:36Z")
Hi folks. I have a 2012 VW GTI w/ a manual trans. It's a year old and has 15k miles. I bought it new from a VW dealer. Under hard acceleration, the RPMs jump about 500 RPMs for only a second or two and then drop down to … --- ## [Is the Car I Seek a Unicorn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-i-seek-a-unicorn/82836)
**Author:** [@AlysonNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlysonNC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-i-seek-a-unicorn/82836 "2014-01-01T22:22:25Z")
Hello. I have been trying to research a new vehicle, but I think the car I'm seeking is a unicorn. Meaning, it doesn't exist. I am hoping to find a compact SUV or crossover with 4 wheel or all wheel drive option and a… --- ## [Standard vs. Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-vs-automatic/82305)
**Author:** [@InfinKitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InfinKitty)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-vs-automatic/82305 "2013-11-25T06:12:15Z")
EDIT: 19Nov13, 2117 So, I originally asked if there were true advantages to a manual transmission. That's because I didn't know the subject like "pound for pound" (which sounds like the title of a Biggest Loser episode … --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback Manual Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-failure/81583)
**Author:** [@ajferguson78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajferguson78)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-manual-transmission-failure/81583 "2013-10-01T19:37:39Z")
My wife and I own a 2005 Subaru Outback (~$80k miles on the clock) that began exhibiting transmission issues about 18 months ago. Initially this was simply that the transmission would 'pop' out of 5th gear, but it progre… --- ## [99 Saturn SW2, trouble starting, rough stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-saturn-sw2-trouble-starting-rough-stops/80963)
**Author:** [@Jythie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jythie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-saturn-sw2-trouble-starting-rough-stops/80963 "2013-08-18T21:44:02Z")
Hey all, Bit of a car newbie here. I have few delusions about being able to fix this myself but I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for a better understanding of what is going on. Anyway! So … --- ## [Recommendations for reliable, 4-seater, manual convertibles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-reliable-4-seater-manual-convertibles/79808)
**Author:** [@ladykat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladykat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-reliable-4-seater-manual-convertibles/79808 "2013-06-13T02:58:57Z")
My 2000 Honda Civic might be on its last legs, and I'm using this as an opportunity to look for a new (to me) used car. I'm looking for something reliable that's under $10,000. I definitely want to stick with a manual … --- ## [Loud manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-manual-transmission/79556)
**Author:** [@flynnt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flynnt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-manual-transmission/79556 "2013-05-29T08:27:06Z")
Hi. I drive a 1998 honda civic 5 speed manual transmission. The transmission is loud in all gears(including reverse) nearly all the time. It is not exactly a grinding sound, but that is as close as I can describe it. … --- ## [Honda Accord: "Clack" when I change gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-clack-when-i-change-gears/70072)
**Author:** [@DrWatson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrWatson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-clack-when-i-change-gears/70072 "2011-12-23T06:51:42Z")
I bought a 2004 Honda Accord over the summer. Now the the weather is cooler, I drive with the windows down, and I have noticed there is a "clack" sound when I change gears. It is hard to describe the sound, but it soun… --- ## [1998 Corolla - Odd Sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-corolla-odd-sounds/69027)
**Author:** [@jonelson80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonelson80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-corolla-odd-sounds/69027 "2011-10-28T22:00:34Z")
Hi all! I have a '98 5-Speed Corolla. If I rev the engine when the car is in neutral and warming up I hear an odd grinding noise when I let off the gas and the engine goes down to idle. The noise does not occur if I pu… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/manual-transmissions/259.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=manual-transmissions)