QUOTE(Yakuza @ Apr 16 2008, 01:24 AM)
My changes are not so smooth, I can feel the changes.. bump. bump. tiny bumps mind.
Is the GS300 98-01 a 4 gear model? With the "i" tranmission?
And should it be super-smooth? Specifically, if it's 4 gear only, how can I choose to use only the first 3? .. like turning off OverDrive. Is it D, 4, 3... etc, on the stick.
Mine is a Sports, and I've tried with VSC on and off. Not the same though, it's harsher on the VSC off. What does VSC actually do? Any technical doc's available?
Gear changes are super smooth on mine under throttle.
Any help, experiences much appreciated!
It's a 5 speed box. Yes, it should be super smooth. I read a magazine review back in 98, that said the 5 speed auto box was one of the most refined in the world at that time. Shift the lever over and it will go from 5 to 4.
Sport or regular model it makes zero difference, the gearbox and the ratios are the same. VSC is Vehicle Stability Control. It's for keeping your car on the road in case you are in an emergency situation.
ECT/PWR switch is the one that makes a difference to the gearbox. With it on, it will hold onto each gear for longer.
Sounds like you are either low on fluid, or your transmission fluid needs changing. Go check the dipstick, and tell us what colour it is.