Gives a kick in Morning

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 6 CYL
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  • 129,000 MILES
I don't know if these 2 things could be linked but first off I noticed my car (which I just bought 3 days ago) seems to take awhile to warm up (more then 10 minutes). When I see the needle finally starting to move I put it in drive and it doesn't shift. Eventually it'll give a big kick and I'm good to go. Shifts fine all other times. Just in the morning there's a problem. During the day at work I sit in my car every 2 hours during break and have it running so when its time to go home it hasn't been sitting for hours like it does over night if that makes a difference. What could be the problem?
Sunday, February 14th, 2016 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
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Just wanna add that after the car being off for 2 hours I started it, it took only 5 minutes for it to warm up and it shifted into drive with no problem. Could it be that after sitting in the cold over night it's still too early to drive it when the temperature gauge just starts to move?
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Sunday, February 14th, 2016 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like the engine thermostat is stuck open, please remove to check it,, here is more info on that

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Please get back to us so you can help others
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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
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It landed up being my car needed transmission fluid. Thankfully.
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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 4:47 PM
Tiny
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That's great! Thanks for sharing your experience it will help others, Please use us again and tell a friend :-)
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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 4:49 PM

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