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Old 08-18-2004, 11:09 AM
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Hard shifting Auto Tranny

Hey guys, glad the org is back !. Anyway, my car for the last month or two has the really hard shifting 1st to 2nd shift. The other shifts are nice and smooth. I can feel it shifting a lot worse when its cold out or when Im really pressing hard on the gas. It was never like this before and my gf's car (Also 95 max) shifts so nice and smooth at all gears. I replaced the tranny oil 3k ago and I have new fuel injectors all around. I also cleaned the throttle body 2k ago. Any of you guys know if there is any thing else I can do ? The hard shifting 1st-2nd gear is really getting on my nerves. Reminds me of my old hard shifting legend.
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Old 08-18-2004, 05:56 PM
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try some SEAFOAM trans additive, the stuff really smooths the shifts.
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Old 08-18-2004, 06:42 PM
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get used to it, try some better tranny fluid see if that improves it, mines been doing it for a little over 10 months, but it hasnt ogtten any worse, its just a characteristic of the tranny fromw hat i was told by a few members
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Old 08-18-2004, 07:10 PM
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Try a good transy fluid but what really helped me?

B&G Transy Flush and FILL... Man that thing rocks cause its empties it all out and puts all new in. Made the shifting like butta again.

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Old 08-18-2004, 07:19 PM
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prophecy you had the same shifting problem? harsh shifts til the car warms up after like 20 minutes in my case, the colder the car, the harder the shifting, what fluid did you use, wahts a B&G trann flush?sorry to take over the thread
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Old 08-18-2004, 08:27 PM
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Where can I find the Seafoam trans additive? Any other additives which I can add to improve.
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Old 08-18-2004, 09:11 PM
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this may seem like a foolish question but is there a write up on how to change tranny fluid in an auto and 5 speed? I saw the write up in the how to but the link doesnt work.

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Yep, it's a sticky in the Fluid and Lubricants forum

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Old 08-19-2004, 03:38 PM
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In my area, Seafoam can be found at Advance Auto. Also try local parts stores and the other chain stores in your area. it's probably not a good idea to mix different additives in the trans. also Lucas trans additive is good, if you can't find the Seafoam Trans Tune.
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