Information on 7A-FE Auto trans, curious about something.. Options

[sinner96ST]

I read on some consumer auto website, that there was a specific service bulleting pertaining to 94-96 celicas about an auto trans problem. It said that the shifting may become "harsh" in the trans. I've got about 63k on my odometer and i've noticed shifting has become a little harsh, as in the car will pause for a second when it's shifting unless i ease up on the gas a little. Would this be indicative of problems in the transmission or does it just need a fluid change? I haven't done that yet, the car has been in the shop and i've been pretty poor. Anyone else heard about this service bulletin or know a site where I can look it up at?

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Feb 2, 2004 - 3:38 AM

[macavely]

i never heard of that problem.. but i do know that the ST auto tranny do tend to jerk when it's really cold out.. then after a few minutes of driving she gets a nice and smooth. but you can check consumer reports they have a list of all the recalls and major problems on cars.

[Cody]

There are no recalls on 6th gens...as far as I know. Thats what it said in my Consumer Reports book from a few years ago.

This post has been edited by Cody: Feb 2, 2004 - 4:31 AM

[Exile04]

i have about 120k on my trans and i have really notice any harsh shifting

[97sccelica]

fluid change

my car was shifting hard, so i changed the fluid

it came out looking like used motor oil(should be red for those that dont know)