When I first start my car shifting feels smooth and effortless. As the car starts to warm up at around the 10-20 minute mark (depending on outside temperature) the shift lever becomes noticeably more difficult to move. It is a much stiffer feeling that could best be described as "mushy" versus the slick and deliberate feeling I get going into gears after startup. The problem is still there as soon as I turn off the car. The only solution is to let the car sit and cool down.
I am not sure where to start looking to address this issue. Should I start with changing the manual transmission fluid? I know it is a "lifetime" fluid but I am thinking the problem may have to do with the viscosity of the fluid once it heats up. Living in Florida, heat is definitely something we deal with year-round. Motul Gear 300 seems to be a popular choice, correct?
Would really appreciate it if anyone has any insight on this issue as the car feels great to drive upon start up but just becomes less enjoyable as time passes.
I am not sure where to start looking to address this issue. Should I start with changing the manual transmission fluid? I know it is a "lifetime" fluid but I am thinking the problem may have to do with the viscosity of the fluid once it heats up. Living in Florida, heat is definitely something we deal with year-round. Motul Gear 300 seems to be a popular choice, correct?
Would really appreciate it if anyone has any insight on this issue as the car feels great to drive upon start up but just becomes less enjoyable as time passes.