MKZ shifting feels lazy after cold start, is this just how they are?
MKZ shifting feels lazy after cold start, is this just how they are?
Noticed something with my 2018 MKZ. First thing in the morning, the shifts feel sluggish, like the car is half asleep. It holds gears longer than it should and the downshifts are a bit clunky. After about ten minutes of driving everything smooths out and it's fine for the rest of the day. I've asked around and gotten a range of answers from "it's normal when cold" to "your fluid is toast." I came across quality Lincoln gearbox service and repair while looking into it and I'm considering getting it checked, but I'd like to know if this cold behaviour is just a characteristic of these gearboxes or a genuine symptom. Anyone else with an MKZ or Fusion notice the same thing? And does a fluid change actually improve it or am I wasting my time?