Hi Gents, (03 sharan 1.9 diesel 83k)
I have a problem with a notchy gearchange from 1 st to 2nd and I was wondering if adding an additive to the gearbox oil such as Ceramics etc would do it. The car has had a new clutch, d mass fly wheel fitted a month ago. Could it be down to air in the clutch system after running in? All the other gear changes are ok. It clunks from 1st into 2nd. My transporter 1.9 had a similar problem and was done under a recall and they replaced the transmission oil and put an additive in. I phoned the dealer who changed the gear oil and they said that my car had a different oil down for it. I couldnt see how this would make any difference as thay are both vw 1.9 litre diesel engines. Anyhow the van was perfect after this new gear oil with additive was put in. Will this sort my sharan out or is there something more sinister going on. Anybody with similar problems?

Can you put in a slighty different gear oil with additive to the sharan?