Why is my manual transmission hard into first gear?
Why is my manual transmission hard into first gear? It's hard to shift into first and reverse because the clutch is not working properly. The number one cause is the hydraulic system that operates the clutch is leaking and has low fluid. Check the level in the clutch's master cylinder mounted on the firewall and add brake fluid if it is low and get it checked out. What to do if your transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd? It could either be to change from 1 st to 2 nd gear or to change from 2 nd to 3...