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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Big Rod on 11 September 2006, 10:27:05

Title: Slow to engage.
Post by: Big Rod on 11 September 2006, 10:27:05: Guys, Just wondered if any of you might recommend a course of action to me.

I've noticed on my MV6 that if the car's been sitting for a while, (say a day or more.), that when I start it and select reverse, (I reverse out of my driveway more often than not.), it takes a bit of time before it engages drive.

I had the fluid replaced at the last service, (10k ago), and it's due another one.

Do you think it's just low fluid and I should get it topped up, (Haven't seen any evidence of leaks), or is it indicative of a more serious impending problem?

For the record, it seems to drive just fine after it engages.
Title: Re: Slow to engage.
Post by: Andy B on 11 September 2006, 19:26:27: Quote
Guys, Just wondered if any of you might recommend a course of action to me.

I've noticed on my MV6 that if the car's been sitting for a while, (say a day or more.), that when I start it and select reverse, (I reverse out of my driveway more often than not.), it takes a bit of time before it engages drive.

I had the fluid replaced at the last service, (10k ago), and it's due another one.

Do you think it's just low fluid and I should get it topped up, (Haven't seen any evidence of leaks), or is it indicative of a more serious impending problem?

For the record, it seems to drive just fine after it engages.
I'd have a look at the fluid level (easier said than done >:( )My 12v Senator used to do this on a low(er) transmission oil level.
The alternative is to not leave it on the drive for days at a time! ::)
Title: Re: Slow to engage.
Post by: Big Rod on 11 September 2006, 20:42:20: Quote
The alternative is to not leave it on the drive for days at a time! ::)
Well, I don't usually, but I'm switching between cars at the moment. :-?
Title: Re: Slow to engage.
Post by: B52 on 12 September 2006, 00:15:14: does it also lag in forward?
Title: Re: Slow to engage.
Post by: B52 on 12 September 2006, 19:45:59: what i mean is mine seems slower to engage reverse than D most of the time and id expect cold fluid etc would make it more noticeable?