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
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1991 Vanagon GL