I just got a 1990 Prelude 2.0Si and under "heavy acceleration" it will hit the rev limiter in first then it shifts fine. I checked the tranny fluid and it was a little low about a quart , added tranny fluid still not shifting from first until I let off and get back on it. I have never driven an old car, am I going to have "learn where the car shifts or is this an actual problem. Also are there major problems I should expect? it has 132000 miles on it but it was well maintained.
Thanks in advance

 

Is the speedometer working? (no this is not completely unrelated)

 

yes the speedometer is working but does it have to be dead on acurate?