csaxon

Type IV atf is not approved for your car and may cause damage according to TC003–98 dated June 19, 1998.

esucaris1

sounds like you might be experiencing a low pressure condition maybe the pump in the trans is failing as you can compensate by adjusting the cable to increase pressure

arnelli

thank you guys, i'll check those out.

arnelli

whre do you find the transmission pump?

esucaris1

behind the torque convertor... you should have the trans pressure checked at a trans shop...

arnelli

so you need to open the tranny?

esucaris1

to fix it yes if thats the prob for sure... but a shop can check the pressures with guages and if it needs a pump might also need a rebuild as loss of pressure more than likely means loss of lubrication resulting in wear on the internals... a jdm trans might be a option...

P_M_G

I just went through this same type of problem - tranny guy called it "morning sickness" where the pump can't get enough pressure to get the fluid circulating. I had to have mine rebuilt with new pump, internals and a new flywheel....

Good luck...