Originally Posted by SnailShoes2k

I recently started feeling a notchiness in all of my gear shifts. I've got an '05 with ~60k miles on it, and for the last few months I've had it it's been shifting smooth as butter once warmed up.

Suddenly, the shifting in the transmission feels notchy, even when warmed up. I've actually noticed that it feels a little notchier when the transmission is warm versus pulling away from the driveway completely cold, and I can feel the resistance of the gears spinning slightly as I push it in. I'm kind of at a loss for what could be wrong as I've done the following already:

1. Transmission fluid (~1k miles ago)
2. Regrease shifter (~250 miles ago)
3. Reduce clutch pedal free play (now)
4. Replace + bleed clutch fluid (now)

Reducing the free play and bleeding the clutch helped slightly, but it's definitely still noticeable. The clutch fluid was a little dirty prior to replacement, but I'm not noticing any leaks anywhere.

If anyone has any insight/advice it would be greatly appreciated!

Originally Posted by Car Analogy

The proper clutch rod adjustment is to eliminate play, not reduce it. There is sufficient play internal to mc on this car.

Originally Posted by windhund116

Did you check to be sure the transmission fluid level is okay? Be sure to check it with car on an even surface.