ATX Slipping

[MCMXCII_MX3]

Looking for some help. I have a 1992 MX-3 GS, 1.8 auto. The tranny will slip when it is cold. As soon as the temp gets to operating, it is fine. It has 210,000Km on it and I changed the fluid and strainer ( I got the car used). Is this terminal??? If so, what shops in the Toronto, ON area do you know, that I can go to for used MX-6/626 atx swap?? I want to keep the car, just don't want another money pit. Thanks.

[Sonicxtacy02]

Check your fluid level. When its cold the fluid sits and as it gets warmer it actually moves thru the tranny. Its possible you just have a leak.

[Custommx3]

GEt some Lucas Oil Transmission additive. <p>http://www.lucasoil.com/Product_Details.cfm?Product_ID=12<p>Ive used it and it worked for me, but I cant be sure it will help you.

[MCMXCII_MX3]

Thanks.<p>I checked the fluid level cold and hot and it is OK. There are no oil stains on my driveway.
I tossed in a bottle of the Lucas Oil treatment. Still slips when cold, but now shifts way better when it's warm. Anyone have any contacts for a tranny shop in Toronto???

[Custommx3]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MCMXCII_MX3:
Thanks.<p>I checked the fluid level cold and hot and it is OK. There are no oil stains on my driveway.
I tossed in a bottle of the Lucas Oil treatment. Still slips when cold, but now shifts way better when it's warm. Anyone have any contacts for a tranny shop in Toronto??? <hr></blockquote><p>You did use the tranny stuff right?

[MCMXCII_MX3]

Yup.<p>I did buy the tranny fluid treatment.

[Andrew_Pakula]

My atx will always shift bad when cold, in the winter I need to leave the car running for a good 5-6 minutes before I get going other wise it will shift hard.<p>In the summer I let it warm up for 2-3 minutes before going.