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Not too sure about anyone elses but my auto box skips 2nd gear when downshifting, and is quite jolty with the change to 1st from 3rd.
Is this normal or would somthing be faulty?

WILL skip 2nd, normal.

Check engine mounts and reset computer otherwise.

oh okays, thanks.

Yep is normal, will only go to 1st from 3rd at about 5km/h or less and will only go through second if you do it in tip.

Which, after reading about tips, you should let the box decide when to downshift!
Unless you're on a track, never use the box to 'brake'.

If clunky, change the transmission oil unless you have done it recently. And use the correct stuff.

I only use the tip to speed up

What would be the correct oil to use? not sure when it was last done so it cant hurt right?

Check the oil thread. I think its a dextron 3 or equiv (ive got manual)

+1 to Dwayne's advice. Mitsi formula I found to be smoothest at the moment which has surprisingly dropped in price at the dealers. Picked up their SPIII formula at $50 for 5 litres

Nacho wrote:+1 to Dwayne's advice. Mitsi formula I found to be smoothest at the moment which has surprisingly dropped in price at the dealers. Picked up their SPIII formula at $50 for 5 litres

Thanks Nacho, I will get some for the Galant