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2000 Mercedes Benz 500sl Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Wheel.
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Asked on January 22, 2009

Not shifting smoothly

Transmission problem
2000 Mercedes Benz 500sl V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 65600 miles

i dont'drive my car much but last week it started not shifting like it use to .So I wanted to know what could be wrong?
Avatar Asked by quincyk

Answer

Replied on February 13, 2009

Poor shift quality can be caused by several things. However if the vehicle sits for long periods of time you may just need a transmission flush and new filter. When vehicles sit fluids oxidize and loose some of the lubrication qualities they have. When this occurs pressures that can be created with good fluid cannot be achieved with old fluid. However if you are experiencing very hard shifts it may be something a bit more serious.

Tiny Answered by gfimotorcars (expert)
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