CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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lag in shifting

wondering if anyone knew what could be my problem. my 02 clk430 with 65k miles sometimes when shifting it kind of lags, and its an auto. its not a smooth shift.
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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get ur tanny oil changed, if u have 65,XXX miles u need one if u havent got one
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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ive heard that if you havent done it, then its better not to.. ever? any truth to that
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 05:57 AM
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ive heard that if you havent done it, then its better not to.. ever? any truth to that
Naa! Get it changed ASAP!
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Mine lags too, but its because the car is cold, and the computer automatically delays shifting in order to heat up the catalytic converters more quickly. There's nothing wrong with the transmission in this case.

After driving for 5 minutes, the shifts should be quick and smooth.
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