Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff?
I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears. Why?
Asked on 7 August 2010 by joie M
Answered by
Honest John
Clutch or dual mass flywheel drag.
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