Reverse after starting Engine

[colinchrisc]

Is there a reason why I'm not able to shift into Reverse after starting the car? I find I always have to go into another gear first before being able to get into Reverse after turning the car on... Is this normal?

[colinchrisc]

I did some research and I guess it's because there's no synchro in Reverse.
Thanks.

[Harbour Rat]

Many of us who've switched to synthetic transmission fluid notice it is easier to engage reverse, especially when it gets down to or below freezing.

[blankets3]

i hate this, i always worried that if the world was being destroyed by monsters/aliens/godzilla or the earth was sinking in in my area or or even if i was in a race for lots and lots of money or it was a timed even and if i lose my g/f/any person close to me would be put to death...if i could get the car in reverse fast enough of if it would jam up and i would die or some 1 else..

That being said i learned that if its not going in put it into 1st and than quickly put it into Reverse that usually does the trick for me. (just dont jam/force it obviously)

[stevenma188]

I noticed that if you step on the brakes, then step on the clutch, it is easier to engage reverse, as compared to stepping on the clutch and then the brakes.