PROBLEM: Gear shifts to neutral from 5th gear sometimes

[Mohsan]

(I posted this in another topic because it is an unrelated problem, and may help future visitors diagnose this same problem quickly.)

I have a 1994 Mazda MX-3, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual .

Whenever I travel on the interstate, travelling over 60mph, hence in 5th gear, the gear shifts to neutral automatically after about a half hour of driving. I press the clutch and put it back into 5th gear, and this pattern continues every 10 minutes are so. (Pops out of 5th gear to neutral, so I put it back in 5th gear). I got the clutch replaced almost 2 years ago--so it's probably not needing a new clutch.

Any idea what may be the problem?

Thanks in advance.

[torpedan]

Not a clue.. BUTTT what i would suggest doing is calling up a local transmission shop and asking them for a quote on fixing your problem. Just keep calling around someone is bound to slip up and tell you what it really is.

[maniac]

Check your fluid!!! thats what mine did before it ran dry and tore itself and my clutch to peices! hopefully u can save it.

[schwankesmx3]

put fluid in it and start looking for a new tranny cause thats wut mine did and it blew!!!!!!

[Mohsan]

I checked my fluid, and it's at adequate level (mid level)--so I dont think I need fluid--regardless I filled it up to Full. However, I think I may need to flush the fluid, as the fluid appears a little browner than normal. I posted another message, asking how to flush...cuz i dunno how.

Hopefully this fixes it. I'll keep you guys posted.

[schwankesmx3]

trust me u need to start lookin for a new tranny

[maniac]

did u check the actual transmission fluid or just the clutch brake fluid? becuase that is your question above. i suggest getting the actual transmission fluid levels checked.

[Mohsan]

I thought the clutch fluid and transmission fluid are the same? Same container? That's what someone told me? Not so? Where would the trans fluid be? The problem is getting worse--now it does that in other gears sometimes.