Just got a 02 SES FFV ( I assume FFV because it has the green leaf on the side)
When I test drove it I drove it hard, everything seemed find.
however now that I drive it normally, its like it skips second gear. the gap between first and second is huge! starts off really powerfull but after the first shift, the RPM's go way down and I just have to cruise up until the next shift. If I floor it, it will gear down and give more power but RPM's top 4500 to do this. Normal?
Once Im at 50-60 mph she cruises real fast and is great on the highway.
Also, when slowing down from cruising speed to a slow speed and then gasing again, like when you come to a yeild sign, almost stop, and take off again, its like the tranny is still in top gear for a second until it gears down. The engin revs a little and the the tranny grabs and gives all occupants a little jerk. I hate this. Didnt do it the day I bought it, or at least I didnt notice.
Ive learned to drive it as to minimize this jerk, but if I lend the car to a friend I know they will notice it.
I had the dealer check it, they changed the tranny fluid and filter and I found it a little better. I even had AAmco check it out and they said there is nothing wrong too.
Am I just being picky?
Thanks in advance guys
Curtis
When I test drove it I drove it hard, everything seemed find.
however now that I drive it normally, its like it skips second gear. the gap between first and second is huge! starts off really powerfull but after the first shift, the RPM's go way down and I just have to cruise up until the next shift. If I floor it, it will gear down and give more power but RPM's top 4500 to do this. Normal?
Once Im at 50-60 mph she cruises real fast and is great on the highway.
Also, when slowing down from cruising speed to a slow speed and then gasing again, like when you come to a yeild sign, almost stop, and take off again, its like the tranny is still in top gear for a second until it gears down. The engin revs a little and the the tranny grabs and gives all occupants a little jerk. I hate this. Didnt do it the day I bought it, or at least I didnt notice.
Ive learned to drive it as to minimize this jerk, but if I lend the car to a friend I know they will notice it.
I had the dealer check it, they changed the tranny fluid and filter and I found it a little better. I even had AAmco check it out and they said there is nothing wrong too.
Am I just being picky?
Thanks in advance guys
Curtis