transmission juddering when acellerating?

2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER
150,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD
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KAREEM CHARIANDY
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juddering when I'm pulling off sometimes pulls off very slowly before it accelerates. works fine once it's in motion.
Aug 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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The first thing I would do is check the transmission fluid level and if it is burnt, I would do a fluid service. Here is a guide to help and I have included instructions in the images below for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Fluid Types

Fluid Type .................... MITSUBISHI genuine ATF SP-III
Capacities

Automatic transmission .................... 7.7 L (8.1 qt)

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Aug 29, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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