1995 S420 not accelerating properly

parthiban

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The car seems to have an odd problem, when pulling away, it has no power for a few seconds and crawls away (and a strange mild grinding noise can be heard), then suddenly it all comes back and the car shoots off down the street (cos you've got your foot flat to the floor trying to pull away). The same thing occurs when moving, if you slow down and then try to accelerate again.

Is it likely to be a problem with the gearbox and not engaging gear properly to start with?
 

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When did it last have a gearbox ATF change? It sounds like it might need new fluid or may be low on fluid.
 
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wingco said:
When did it last have a gearbox ATF change? It sounds like it might need new fluid or may be low on fluid.
I think its been quite a while actually, I'll get it checked out. Thanks for the reply
 


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