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Old 01-13-2010, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ladfalat View Post
All four of our Benzes (92, 2x97, 98) are slow to shift for the first quarter mile when it's super cold. Switch to the winter setting and it will start out in 2nd. A delayed initial shift is normal. Don't worry about it, check the fluid level per others.
+1.... The tranny will hold gears longer when cold, until things get to a comfortable temp for the engine & tranny computers...

I also just start in 2nd gear in the winter.
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