jobot

I was wondering if anybody could help with my transmission problem. I have a w124 1995 e320. when the car is cold it wont shift from second to third gear. if i put the car in neutral then back in to drive it will shift.


thanks in advance.

misabou

How many gears your transmission has? One of mine it's the 5-gear transmission, and has the same problem. I dont' know what it's due to but the other car with 4-gear has not any problem.

I've been told that 5-gear trans. is electronic controlled (the 4-gear not) and I personally think this could be the problem (for example due to control unit or any sensor that fail), but I don't know what is exactly due to.

If anyone could help us..., please your opinions!!

ksing44

The cold shift delay is normal operating procedure. I read that the idea was to warm up the catalytic converter more quickly to reduce emissions. I hate it too, because the engine races until it finally shifts for the first time. I typically drive through neighborhoods at very low speed when I first start out in the morning, so it isn't too bad. After work, however, I need to get up to speed more quickly and it is a pain in the neck. I don't like to hear the motor racing at only 30 mph. At least it finally goes back to normal after the first shift.

PUMPISH

Time for a new fresh oil and filter.

Both 4 gear and 5 gear Trannys has break band for 2 gear and Cluches for 3 gear.
When the oil is cold is much thicker and the only difference it make that tranny change gear harder but not slower

jobot

PUMPISH you are a saint. thanks for that tidbit.

now what transmission fluid do you guys reccomend? dex/merc 3 or 4?


also ksing44 i feel exactly the same as your quote.

Kestas

There's no such thing as Dex 4. I use any popular Dex 3/Mercon fluid available for my transmission.

jobot

har har. sorry for being a noob. thanks for the help.

epowers777

Amsoil 100% go here put you vehicle in and itll tell you exactly what you need and how much. Theres a tranny link here that tells u exactly what you need and amsoil has that number. My 300te shifts so smoothe amsoil is going into everyone of my cars!

epowers777

Also I just did it here some pics Here Just make sure you go no leaks!

jobot

thanks for that thread. i have a few questions though. did the amsoil really make a difference? also where could i get detailed instructions on changeing the transmission fluid? was 2 gallons enough to fill your transmission? does your 300te share the same transmission as my e320?

epowers777

Do a search and the amsoil site will tell you exactly what you need. Yess it made a big difference in smoothness. The biggest thing is finding the right oil for your tranny witch wal mart wont car. The dextron arent the right oil. Amsoil does carry the right stuff. Redline does to. Also go onto autohauzAZ and get the seals you need its really easy.