Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

harsh shifting any suggestions?

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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hey! i just bought a 1990 honda accord dx. the car is in amazing shape! however the lady i bought it from told me that it has been sitting in a garage for about 5 years. i notice that the transmission hesitates when shifting into 2nd gear. the transmission is automatic... the hesitation is annoying and i'm worried there meight be something seriously wrong.... please help
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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Default Re: harsh shifting any suggestions? (jimjonez)

First thing to do is change the trans fluid TWICE.
Drain it and refill with 3 quarts of Honda Z-1 ATF, then drive around 50 miles, and use 3 more quarts of ATF and change it again.
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