I didn't on my '91 auto, Jerry. You might consider investing in Redline syn
to see if that switch helps. It made a huge difference in mine, especially
in winter, startup, crisper shifts. You'll want to  change the filter/screen
when you drain it, if you go that way.

bob

----Original Message Follows----
From: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Reply-To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: auto tranny noise
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:47:21 -0700

I am new to the Vanagon automatic transmission after having had my '90 Westy
stick for
14 years.
Is it normal to hear a fairly distinct noise as you approach a stop and it
shifts into
lower gears?
Thanks.
Jerry