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Date:         Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:13:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 1985 GL Automatic transmission issues
Comments: To: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2008110819163986@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> (Rob's message of
              "Sat\, 8 Nov 2008 16\:13\:55 -0800")
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Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> writes:

> At 11/8/2008 03:03 PM, aaron bright wrote: >>I have a 1985 1.9L GL that is starting to have an issue with >>changing gears from 2nd to 3rd. If someone could please give me >>some of the simple suggestions to try before opting for a rebuilt >>tranny..... Thank you, Aaron Bright Louisville, KY > > I know very little about automatic transmissions but the guy who ran > the transmission shop across the road told me the first, the best, the > easiest and the cheapest thing you can do for an automatic > transmission problem is to change the fluid. If that doesn't help then > it's time to get into something more expensive.

I've had very good luck using Mobil-1 transmission fluid. It has helped clear up a problem in another vehicle where shifting was troublesome. Also I've heard from others who had similar experiences.

Costs a bit more, but certainly less than any shop work will. Use a new filter of course, as well.

Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL


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