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Lazy auto shift when cold

Old Jul 1, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Lazy auto shift when cold

When my auto is cold the 2 to 3 shift is terrible at anything less that full throttle. It slips out of second and slips into third. 1 to 2 shift is fine. Eventually I will get to the valve body mod.

I understand that there is a temp switch for the fluid in the tranny.

It shifts great when warm and hot.

I got the car this spring and it was much worse then when it was 50 degrees out. It's ok now but I fear this winter I could really be in for some clutch burning.

BTW I changd the fluid when I got the car with wal mart crap and ran that for 2 weeks to clean it out. I then changed the fluid to Mobil 1.
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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What's your point? I don't see any questions. Get a 5speed if you don't like the shifts.
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Sorry...

My point is...

is it possible that the tranny's fluid perssure is reduced (by the computer) when the tranny is cold or is it a result of the fluid being thicker when cold.

Also, has anyone else experienced the same?

I have read plenty on the org about the tranny shifting hard when cold, but never soft when cold.
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Maybe time to think about a transmission flush at a reputable place. I'm not sure what Walmart uses. Or just get the good stuff from nissan.
Old Jul 1, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by crazy97
Maybe time to think about a transmission flush at a reputable place. I'm not sure what Walmart uses. Or just get the good stuff from nissan.
Mobil 1 isn't good enough?
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