Stiff Gear Shift when gas tank is low

lordvoldemort · November 12th, 2010, 12:10 PM

Hi All,
A rookie question. The gears don't shift that well when the gas is very low. As soon as i top off the gas tank, the gears shift is much more smoother. I thought that transmission has nothing to do fuel. Any ideas ? Your inputs would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Cobraman1024 · November 12th, 2010, 09:32 PM

you're right, they don't have anything to do with each other lol
I can only assume that this is occuring with an automatic car?

lordvoldemort · November 12th, 2010, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Cobraman1024

you're right, they don't have anything to do with each other lol
I can only assume that this is occuring with an automatic car?

No, it's 2003 v6 with manual transmission.

wolfeman04 · November 12th, 2010, 11:36 PM

I think it's just in your head.

v6kid · November 12th, 2010, 11:45 PM

I agree. It's in your head lol...

dark_horse · November 13th, 2010, 01:49 AM

well heres is what i have noticed, example of what mine does, lets say im going about 45 mph and im comeing up on a turn and i want to put it in second, as i put to clutch in and i can try to put it in second but its very stiff so i dont, i just wait till i slow down enough to the point where it will glide into second...i have only experienced that with down shifting though...i hope this max scence

lordvoldemort · November 14th, 2010, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by v6kid

I agree. It's in your head lol...

I know, it doesn't make sense....

v6kid · November 15th, 2010, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by dark_horse

well heres is what i have noticed, example of what mine does, lets say im going about 45 mph and im comeing up on a turn and i want to put it in second, as i put to clutch in and i can try to put it in second but its very stiff so i dont, i just wait till i slow down enough to the point where it will glide into second...i have only experienced that with down shifting though...i hope this max scence

If you revved your engine up to match the RPM to where it should be it would slide in... you can even do it with no clutch after you get good.

00MUSTANG89 · November 15th, 2010, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by v6kid

If you revved your engine up to match the RPM to where it should be it would slide in... you can even do it with no clutch after you get good.

Oh god V6Kid i think your gonna have some guys grinding gears lol

mp4 player · November 15th, 2010, 02:47 PM

It might just be the weight difference that throws you off a little bit.

I definitely notice a difference with a full tank or a passenger and usually slightly change my clutch release.

v6kid · November 15th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by 00MUSTANG89

Oh god V6Kid i think your gonna have some guys grinding gears lol

clidefr0g · November 15th, 2010, 03:05 PM

could be its just cold before u get gas

November 12th, 2010, 12:10 PM	#1
lordvoldemort Newbie 2003 3.8 V6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stiff Gear Shift when gas tank is low Hi All, A rookie question. The gears don't shift that well when the gas is very low. As soon as i top off the gas tank, the gears shift is much more smoother. I thought that transmission has nothing to do fuel. Any ideas ? Your inputs would be appreciated. Thanks, Last edited by lordvoldemort; November 12th, 2010 at 12:21 PM.

November 12th, 2010, 09:32 PM	#2
Cobraman1024 Enthusiast 1995 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fall River, MA and Juffair, Bahrain Posts: 780 iTrader: 0 reviews	you're right, they don't have anything to do with each other lol I can only assume that this is occuring with an automatic car? __________________ 1995 SVT Cobra #182/4005, 275/305, 217k miles 1996 SVT Mystic Cobra #1666/2000, 267/263, 178k miles 1995 Mustang, 3.8L, 233k miles 1993 Mustang LX, 2.3L, T5 convert, 95 GT suspension swap, 03 Cobra steering rack, 250k miles sold: 1987 GT MM Military Crew Member MM+Cleavage member #21

November 12th, 2010, 11:36 PM	#4
wolfeman04 Regular 2004 V6 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 411 iTrader: 2 reviews	I think it's just in your head. __________________ -Fab'd Dual Hpipe Flowmaster 40's -K&N "FIPK" Air Intake Buy my new gears and tlok

November 12th, 2010, 11:45 PM	#5
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree. It's in your head lol... __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

November 15th, 2010, 02:47 PM	#10
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	It might just be the weight difference that throws you off a little bit. I definitely notice a difference with a full tank or a passenger and usually slightly change my clutch release. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

November 13th, 2010, 01:49 AM	#6
dark_horse Regular 00 3.8 Mustang Slow@slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky Posts: 477 iTrader: 2 reviews	well heres is what i have noticed, example of what mine does, lets say im going about 45 mph and im comeing up on a turn and i want to put it in second, as i put to clutch in and i can try to put it in second but its very stiff so i dont, i just wait till i slow down enough to the point where it will glide into second...i have only experienced that with down shifting though...i hope this max scence

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