Q: I recently replaced the tranny fluid with a redline product. Every since then when I push down a little fast the car will rev high

asked by on October 07, 2016

I recently replaced the tranny fluid with a redline product. Every since then when I push down a little fast the car will rev high before coming back down and catching/fully engaging. Should I be concerned.

My car has 108200 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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