Make it a goal to shift smoothly, not to see how fast you can shift.

Shift slowly and gently, especially until the transmission is fully warm.

Never force or jam the shift lever into gear.

Allow the gears to “catch up” by waiting half-a-second in neutral when up-shifting.

Learn to double-clutch when you down shift. See double clutching FAQ for details.

Redline Synthetic Oil will make a difference especially when the transmission is cold.

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