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1996 Volvo 960

Question: Transmission shifting

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townhouse2, 2.9L 6 Cylinder, Centerville, IA, February 18, 2010, 09:41

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In very cold weather ( 15 degrees and below), even when the engine is warm the transmission will shift with difficulties. Sometimes it will also down shift as soon as I press the Gas.Any ideas out there?

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  ARAB Expert February 18, 2010, 10:56
  

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  Check transmission fluid level.
  U must use proper methods {procedures} when checking the fluid level especially for auto transmission..
  i.e. drive the vehicle for at least 5-10 miles.
  before U stop the car shift the gear manual thru all gear detents { put gear in R N D 1 2 3 etc. }
  Then in Park , don't stop the engine / Now open the hood & Pull the transmission. level dipstick check the fluid is between low { cold } & full { hot } marks.
  don't over fill & don't keep it below low { ADD } mark.
  both extreme hurt the transmission.

  Hope it helps.

  Best regards;

  ARAB Expert.
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