Hi Brad. Hey, a fellow Des Moines resident. Yeah, I would say it happens most often after a cold start. However, it does it other times too. When the general manager couldn't get it into gear it was a "warm" start. Of course, he just wasn't familiar with shifting the SVT
It's almost comical they way Gabus has treated me. Where do you get your car serviced? --well, provided you don't do *everything* yourself
. I'm going to print out your post for reference.
Originally posted by bnoon:
Most people log these shifting problems when the engine is cold. When the visit is scheduled, leave the car at the dealership over night... Take your keys with you so they don't move it. Make sure the district guy is the first to start and try the reverse and first gear out. To solve this problem, many have switched to synthetic fluid wth a friction modifier added to help smooth cold start shifts... solved the same problem in my '99 SE MTX.
