I have a manual tranny OZ . . .
before the car gets warmed up as I let the clutch out in first gear it "bucks" almost like the transmission is slipping .. ? It stops after the car gets warmed up . . . . . I don't really know how else to describe this, but I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if they knew what it was . . ??

 

Probably just tranny fluid needing to warm up and start lubin' the parts.

 

i notice the same thing if i have to get in and go...i normally let it warm up for about 5 minutes are so on cold mornings...that generally prevents that kinda stuff

 

The fluid when cold is like syrup very thick it will make parts move slower and have more drag on them, if you do like they said and let it warm up a bit on cold mornings it should prevent it.

 

Even is warm weather, like the mid 90 degree stuff here in Chicagoland, your Lancer (and Eclipse and Montero and Mirage, the only other cars offered with a manual trans) will buck like a son-of-a. You'll notice some buck if you let the clutch out too fast in first, or maybe some hesitation from first to second. Watch third when you're running your air, my Lancer and the three others at my office all jerk entering third with the air on.

As for warming up the car in cold weather, you should give it at LEAST five minutes, this way the engine oil is evenly distributed, the fuel pump is 100% and the heater core is ready to roll.

Just remember, the heat from the engine will not signicantly raise the temperature of the transmission lubricant. Only driving the car (gears turning) will heat the oil quickly.

Be nice to the car during the first five to ten miles of driving every day, just to make sure the tranny fluid is doing its job, and you should be OK. When I was getting my oil sending unit replaced this weekend, I heard the mechanics scolding a new driver (must be 16) about his techniques. From what I heard, he frequented the red line, never warmed the car (according to him it was new, he shouldn't have to) and quick-shifted constantly, you know, not allowing the gears to match speeds before releasing the clutch.

This guy was in for a new transmission and differential. Neither of which are being covered by his warranty. Oh well, the service department needs money somehow, eh?

-Goon-Kun

 

thanks everyone for the tips . . . .