I just bought a 2002 Volvo S40 - 110,000 km, automatic

I find that when the transmission changes gears (1-2, 2-3) it is slighgtly more noticeable than in most other automatics that I have driven. I have no problem with this at all, in fact I kind of like it, but I am wondering whether it is SUPPOSED to be this way or is it a sign of a potential problem down the road.

Thanks in advance for any answers.

 

I notice when it's changing gears too. The dealer did a tranny flush at ~88,000 miles and it helped a little but I think it's normal!

 

thanks for the reply

 

No problem!

 

Had the trany flushed today. Good thing too, because the fluid was a disaster. The oil was changed by the dealrer before I picked up the car.

There is a bit of a difference now in the shift changes, a bit smoother.

Deflated the tires, the dealer had infalted them far too much (over 40 psi).

Now, I have to have the driver's-side headlight wiper fixed. Want to do a wheel alignment as well.