[GearsandCorn]

Last night I was driving my car and trans felt like it broke on me. 5-4 downshift at first. Also noticed it on 6-5 and 3-2. Didn't do it today but shifts feel harder. Tried to capture on my Matco MaxGo but couldn't get a clear snapshot. Also noticed shift flare when downshifting in higher gears.

 

[Tomko]

I think we've all experienced this from time-to-time. The concsensus points to the engine being in regen during these harsh transmission coast downs.

 

[Taxman]

That causes flare too (increase in rpm during upshift)?

 

[IndyDiesel]

Mine does that on occasion, never during regen. What drives me nutty is when it's cold the shift from 2-3 is harsh not ever time but on occasion. I hate a transmission I can't check the fluid and drop the pan. I don't believe in a never change the fluid deal. Mine needs changed I just don't want to screw with it. And changing it three times seems weird to be honest.

 

[Rivergoer]

Last night I was driving my car and trans felt like it broke on me. 5-4 downshift at first. Also noticed it on 6-5 and 3-2. Didn't do it today but shifts feel harder. Tried to capture on my Matco MaxGo but couldn't get a clear snapshot. Also noticed shift flare when downshifting in higher gears.

How many total miles on the odo and how many miles since last trans fluid change?

 

[GearsandCorn]

51k miles on the odo. Got trans lines done last month when I bought the car. Services at that point.