1996 Buick Regal stiff shifting in cold weather

1996 BUICK REGAL
93,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KDREUMEL
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the colder it is the harder to shift
Mar 31, 2009 at 3:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This can be caused by a couple things. There are shift solenoids that can cause it, and rubber seals in the trans that can get hard. You can try an additive to see if it helps.
May 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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