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

Tiny
DEACON GLENN
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  • 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 189,000 MILES
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?
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 AT 5:05 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 1:49 PM
Tiny
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My dot 3 fluid reservoir was below minimum level. Filled it up, that brought it back to normal.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 2:00 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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That is great! Easy fixes are wonderful, sorry I did not think of that. DOH
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Easy fixes are the easiest ones to overlook.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good call, good find.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM

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