Transmission slow to shift.

craig Turner · Post by **craig Turner** » 29 Feb 2008, 16:56

hello matt,
I have a 1990 240sedan 60,000 miles that is taking long to shift out of first when its cool and hesitates when warm sometimes. the transmission strainer has been change because it was laid up for a while. can you help plz

Post by **billofdurham** » 01 Mar 2008, 11:38

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

When you changed the strainer did you also change the fluid?

This is from the Maintenance Chart:

20,000 - 40,000 - 60,000 MILES:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: REPLACE FLUID-

New transmission fluid aids in proper operation and prolongs transmission life.

Bill.

craig Turner · Post by **craig Turner** » 02 Mar 2008, 11:45

Hi matt, the fluid was also changed when the strainer was replaced.

your thoughts thanks

Post by **billofdurham** » 03 Mar 2008, 12:01

Which fluid did you use?

Bill.

craig Turner · Post by **craig Turner** » 06 Mar 2008, 02:33

billofdurham wrote:Which fluid did you use?

Bill.

I'm not sure what kind fluid was used,it was don before I got the car .your suggestion plz

Post by **billofdurham** » 06 Mar 2008, 12:27

Again, this is from the Owner's Manual:

Capacity: 7.8 US qts (7.4 liters)
Fluid type: Automatic Transmission Fluid type Dexron II D.
Replace: every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).

It is possible that the wrong fluid was used as some people think all ATF is the same.

Bill.

craig Turner · Post by **craig Turner** » 08 Mar 2008, 18:25

billofdurham wrote:Again, this is from the Owner's Manual:

Capacity: 7.8 US qts (7.4 liters)
Fluid type: Automatic Transmission Fluid type Dexron II D.
Replace: every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
It is possible that the wrong fluid was used as some people think all ATF is the same.

Bill.

thanks i'll try a fluid change. thanks again