The manual transmission that comes on the Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, and Toyota GT86 has been described by most as "notchy". When the transmission is cold, getting the car into gear can take an uncomfortable amount of time and effort. When it warms up, things are better, but the feel was still frustrating for me.

One of the ways to deal with this issue is to upgrade the transmission fluid (or gear oil). Now, there are many opinions on which fluid is the best, but I chose Motul Gear 300 based on many positive reviews. If you'd like to hear my experiences after changing the fluid, check out the Conclusion section at the bottom of this article.