# 1995 Hyundai Elantra transmission

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-hyundai-elantra-transmission/19020>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 2, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-hyundai-elantra-transmission/19020 "2008-09-02T19:38:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![nye\_guys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9d8465/32.png) [@nye\_guys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nye_guys)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-hyundai-elantra-transmission/19020/1 "2008-09-02T19:38:04Z")

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I have recently aquired a 1995 Hyundai Elantra. I know none of the previous history of the car. It is an automatic with 102750 miles. The car runs good and drives okay, it handles like a shopping cart, but after it warms up a little the transmission seems to get stuck between shifting and goes into a neutral feeling. I wouldn’t call it slipping but maybe that is what it is. It goes into gear eventually and drives fine. Once it is in gear it doesn’t slip, only shifting between gears. I checked the fluid and it appears over filled. Would changing the fluid help or just empty my wallet? Any suggestions?

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**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\
**Post date:** [September 2, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-hyundai-elantra-transmission/19020/2 "2008-09-02T20:49:00Z")

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It looks like the transmission needs more than a fluid and filter change. You need to take it to a good independent transmissiion shop (not a chain) for an evaluation. Years ago I had a similar problem with a Ford C-4 transmission. It had to be overhauled at a cost of $185 or so; now a lot more expensive.

In any case, stop driving the car until you get it fixed properly. If you are lucky, it will only need a fluid/filter change and adjustment. Maybe TRANSMAN can comment more knowledgeably on this.
