Q & A

Subject:	Mitsubishi Mirage 1.8 LS
Question:	Dear Antony My Car is a Mitsubishi Mirage, year 2000, CK5A with a 4G93 1.8L engine and automatic transmission. The problem is the transmission, sometimes it shocks when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and when upshifting sometimes it slip a little bit a and takes a little while to pick the next gear, specially on a uphill with the car fully loaded. I bought this car 3 months ago and I am not sure whether this is a failure but certainly the automatic cars that I have driven before did not have this noticiable slippage and shocks. I am about to change the ATF. I would appreciate your answer. Thanks in Advance Best Regards
Answer:	Jose, You may have a broken transmission mount and/or loose cable linkage. Have that checked out initially. A ATF flush and fill can help as well. Be sure to change the fluid filter as well. If the problem persists, you may want to have a transmission shop inspect it. Good luck!