Getting hard to shift into 1st 1999 toyota tocoma

I am starting to have a hard time getting into 1st
gear when I am at a stop: note not all the time,
but sometimes. So, I had the transmission fluid
changed, hoping that would solve the problem, it
did not. Also, it seems alittle harder to get into
2nd and 3rd sometimes, not always. I have 36,000
miles on the truck (yeah, 1999) and I have always
driven moderately, never hard use.
Question(s): Could you provide me with some
answers to these questions?
Thanks, Steve
email: hohobike1@aol.com
NOTE: THE GAUGE IS NOW MOVING. IT TOOK ABOUT 60 MILES FOR IT TO MOVE. THANKS TO YOU ALL.
THIS TREAD SHOULD BE CONSIDERED CLOSED.
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL !!
STEVE FROM TAMPA

 

My truck does the same in first gear sometimes. Toyota didnt have a answer for me, so I just rev it up when it sticks and it almost always slips right in.

 

How's the fluid in your clutch reservoir? Is it dirty? Drain, clean the bowl, and replace with new fluid. Change it often. It helped mine a lot.

 

Thanks for the info. Another thread I might change the clutch fluid. Thanks for getting back w the.
Steve

 

Thanks for the help. Now I'm going to ask you a question: Where is the
reservoir located? Near the brake reservoir? No, I have never changed it.
I will investigate.
Thanks for your help !
Steve

 

Actually, I don't recall in Gen I's but yes, it should be by the brake reservoir. Change it a couple times every 500 miles or so for now to clear it, if possible. Then change it when you change your engine oil. I used to use an ear syringe.

 

Thanks for the info bb609

 

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Please see Title for what I put in, thanks, Steve

 

Hope it helps!