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jerky automatic shifts when cold

Old Apr 18, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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jerky automatic shifts when cold

After a few miles, it shifts very smoothly. Would changing the fluid help? I've had the car for 15K miles, and it hasn't gotten worse. Is this normal?
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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when its cold, yes.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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It's normal. Mine does the same thing. I need to change the fluid though.
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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Is synthetic tranny fluid any better then regular?
Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by joew
Is synthetic tranny fluid any better then regular?
yes


as far as jerking when cold, I had it happen on all auto cars that I've ever had..........
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