auto transmission shifting problem

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g_50b
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Joined: Tue Dec 24, 2002 3:42 pm
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Hey, everytime i put my car into drive, it gives a big jerk and once 1st gear shifts, i get a big jerk again..then rest is fine..what could be problem be?


MainEvent212
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Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2003 1:21 pm
Car: 95 Nissan 240SX SE w/ SR20DET+goodies

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fluid?

g_50b
Posts: 37
Joined: Tue Dec 24, 2002 3:42 pm
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change the fluid? cuz the levels r fine..and its not dirty...

MainEvent212
Posts: 4182
Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2003 1:21 pm
Car: 95 Nissan 240SX SE w/ SR20DET+goodies

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just a guess, i have no idea...i always thought when it's rough like that it's time for new fluid, or u used the wrong kind...

yellow_jacket
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Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2003 4:43 pm
Car: 95 240sx

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If it's only one gear it usually means time for a rebuild. Changing the fluid will help if the fluid is old or burned. If the fluid is in good shape though and it only shifts hard in one gear it is time to tear it down.


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