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Old 09-10-2012
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Lately I have noticed that when I take off it seams to holding gears longer than normal then slamming in to next gear all gears still there and working just shift very hard but only when cold any one got any ideas cheers daz
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Have you serviced the auto recently?
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Na never even changed the filter since I got that box off you I might throw a filter at it and see if it helps lol
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Definately try servicing (fluid and filter) first
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I never had any issues with mine but I did drop the fluid and change the filter, its a cheap and easy job to do. After mine was changed I swear the shifts felt a lot better and smoother.
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Oil still like brand new same blood red pink coulour just like a brand new bottle of oil but never have changed the oil filter in it since I put in the box 12 to 18 months ago will do it this week some time and see how I go cheers daz
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Change that filter, also hit the TPS around with a hammer, see if different positions have an effect
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