Toyota Corolla (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.6 Gearbox Sometimes Difficult Getting In/Out

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Sat 1 Nov 2008 13:42
94 1.6 Gearbox Sometimes Difficult Getting In/Out - Surrey_Scientist


I have a corolla 1.6Gli 1994. The gearbox is occaisonaly becoming difficult to getinto 1st gear, and occasionally going from 2nd to 3rd it feels a bit crunchy. Sometimes it is hard to pull itout of 5th or 4th to change down.

These problems are only intermittent, it will often drive OK for several days.

When I next have the car serviced, is it possible to change the gearbox oil to improve things/extend the life of the gearbox and what type of fluid/oil should be used ?


Someone has also suggested the clutch is getting worn. Have to say the bighting point is quite high. Is there any adjustment possible on this (Its hydraulic - change fluid/bleed/adjust ?? ))

Mileage is 130,000

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Tue 25 Nov 2008 16:18
94 1.6 Gearbox Sometimes Difficult Getting In/Out - yokel38
There are no adjustments sadly, it could just be wear in the gearbox, however it might be worth changing the gear oil, Toyota use a special grade which is EP75/90, most independant garages wouldn't keep this type of gear oil, so it's possible that it has been filled with the incorrect grade?? Got to be worth a try, it's the cheapest option also...
Regards
Dave
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Tue 25 Nov 2008 18:36
94 1.6 Gearbox Sometimes Difficult Getting In/Out - Screwloose

The problem isn't the gearbox, it's the clutch not clearing properly.

Check the clutch fluid level.
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