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Ford Ka gearbox issue

My Ford Ka (2007) has started to struggle to change gears. What could be causing this, I can see no visible leaks and when my father drove the car over the weekend it seemed ok.

Asked on 12 January 2016 by Garry C

Answered by Honest John
Try changing the transmission oil. You could have lost some or it could have become contaminated.

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