Few questions about filters and gearbox worn?

[Ruzzah]

Hey guys, I’m new here and I’d love to have your input on some questions I’ve got about my car, It’s a 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer GL Coupe Manual.

The car seems to run a bit sluggish and unresponsive when it is cold, so I’m replacing the air filter, which is turning from white to dark grey/black so it looks like it’s been worn out, as well as the oil and oil filter. I’ve recently discovered the K&N brand which allows you to clean your filters, and I’m wondering if it’s worth $60 for an air filter, which is cleanable?

The main problem I have with the car is that the gearbox seems to have worn out on the 1st and 2nd gear, when I’m driving, going into 1st and 2nd seems to be a bit rough, if I stop accelerating on 2nd or 1st gear, the car seems to “hop” in a way, where it decelerates quite quickly, when compared to 3rd 4th and 5th gear. Is this an issue with my clutch, because it does not slip a bit, and it does stall if I were to pull the clutch out.

Thanks, I appreciate any advice!

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[Nick Warner]

Your manual trans actually calls for ATF. I’d throw the full syn in it and see if it helps. Certainly can’t hurt. But for the symptoms you have I bet you damaged some syncros.

[Ruzzah]

I might have been a bit misleading when I said my clutch is shifting a little rough than usual, this is the the gearstick having a higher restriction to put into gear, however the gears go in perfectly once I get the gear to change, I believe the synchro’s are fine.

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