Transmission not shifiting well COLD
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1995 S320 and 1995 S500
Transmission not shifiting well COLD
When I first start my car, the transmission seems to shift well (into its second gear) but after warming it runs smooth and gentle. Any suggestions?
1995 S320
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1995 S320
Gman
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try synthetic transmission fluid such as Redline ATF-D4 transmission fluid, its probably the best ATF out there, Royal purple is also very good. It is smoother in all conditions and is much more fluid like in colder conditions / startup.
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It is common with the W140 5 speed to have a long hard shift from 1-2 from what I have read. There is not harm in changing the fluid, it mayl help relieve some of your worries and smooth out the cold shifting
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even the 4 speed does too. fluid will make a substantial difference b/c normal tranny fluid is like molasis so it doesn't flow nearly as well as a high performance synthetic like Redline ATF - D4. just thought i'd mention that.