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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Huggemm0ff on 18 November 2012, 11:22:46

Title: Auto gearbox snatches when cold
Post by: Huggemm0ff on 18 November 2012, 11:22:46
My Automatic gearbox has started to snatch at the drive when cold.  (Car is a 3.2 facelift elite estate)  I had thought that there was possibly insufficient oil in the box but it only took a spoonfull when i filled it up today.  Ideas would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Auto gearbox snatches when cold
Post by: amba on 18 November 2012, 11:40:53
Drop the sumps...replace the filter screen and then add fresh DexIII.

That course of action tends to solve most autobox issues and whilst a messy job is quite straightforward and a guide is within the maintenance section.
Title: Re: Auto gearbox snatches when cold
Post by: pscocoa on 18 November 2012, 13:09:25
It will snatch if you drive it hard from cold. Take it easy for first few minutes and see if it still snatches thereafter. There will always be a slight delay from 1st to 2nd as you drive off first thing from cold.
Title: Re: Auto gearbox snatches when cold
Post by: Huggemm0ff on 18 November 2012, 21:07:44
the snatching is a new and increasing phenomena so I guess replacing the filter screen is prime.

Thank you