absolutcq20v

Egh, the clutch bites great....the synchro may be worn, but that doesn't require a rebuild..yet.

LuvnhatemyA6

especially in cold weather when the synchros are past their best. Seen this in several of my own cars.

LuvnhatemyA6

The synchromesh is done by two cones that contact each other when you change gear. Friction between the two cones is essential to match speeds. However when the gearbox and oil are cold, the oil is thick. It tends to get sprayed onto the synchro cones and not run off. As the oil is warmed it becomes less viscose and runs off the synchro cones more easily, leaving them dryer and giving more friction.

Synthetic oil helps as its thinner at cold temps while retaining its high temp properties, hence still good lubrication of the gears but better synchro effort especially at low temps.

Of course it won't fix a bad clutch but it will help the synchros work better at cold temps.

6ULDV8

inevitable. If 1st 2nd and or reverse are getting a little rough, put a clutch in it pronto.