1990 Oldsmobile 98

1990 OLDSMOBILE 98
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BDFORT77
transmission shutters when it shifts in 1 or 2nd. could it be the filters clogged or the clutch
Nov 28, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If it only shudders when it shifts and not in a higher gear under a load, chances are the clutches are ok. You may want to try servicing it with a quality shift improvement additive.

Let me know if it helps.

Joe
Dec 20, 2008 at 9:21 PM
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