has a difficult time shifting into gear but comes out of gear rather easily

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
189,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DEACON GLENN
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It has a difficult time shifting into gear but comes out of gear rather easily. There is no slippage of the clutch. Any idea what it could be?
Oct 2, 2018 at 5:05 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This is typical when the clutch disc is having issues. Usually the material is starting to come off of the disc which makes it hard to get into gear. Here is a video on what you must do to fix the problem:

https://youtu.be/6N6b5F2ChyE

Not the same car be the process is the same.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 3, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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DEACON GLENN
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My dot 3 fluid reservoir was below minimum level. Filled it up, that brought it back to normal.
Oct 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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STRAILER
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That is great! Easy fixes are wonderful, sorry I did not think of that. DOH
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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DEACON GLENN
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Easy fixes are the easiest ones to overlook.
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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STRAILER
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Good call, good find.
Oct 4, 2018 at 11:24 AM