1981 vanagon shifts like tar. How do i make it shift easier

1981 VOLKSWAGEN VAN
220,000 MILES
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RONNO
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No noises, it just doesn't shift smoothly and effortlessly.
Dec 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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HMAC300
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try servicing the trans first chanign fluid and filter. if it's an automatic. if it's astick replace the fluid with synthetic fluid.
Dec 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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