If you inadvertantly touch the Auto/Manual button in Drive it will shift to 3rd and hold there whether in Drive or in 3rd (good for forced downshift). At times doing this on a hill in Drive and then pushing Auto and lightly lift on the pedal will let it upshift. It senses more rapid acceleration and holds rpms to a higher rev limit. The 318ti A/T is controlled by computer and will respond differently if on a hill during acceleration or if more rapid throttle pressure is applied. I think all of us who have 95s have experienced this sometime. Don't you believe that about permanant fluid. Have a BMW independent shop or dealer fluid change and new filter kit. I had it flushed and Redline ATF put in, but it is getting to the track on occasion for DEs. 50K max on fluid should keep it going longer. Mine had 70K when bought and it was the first thing done. 10K mi. later I had the flush and Redline put in but I use the manual for downshifts alot too. Gary __________________ [size=-2]95 Sport-Alpine White-5sp conversion, M3 clutch, 3.72 E30-LSD, Bilstein PSS-9s, 3"stainless-TriFlo, 17s from 330i staggared w/BFG KDWs, DASC K&N w/foglight intake, cross-drilled BavAuto rear rotors w/Pagids, 4-pot Brembos w/drilled 320mm front rotors, stainless lines, BimmerWorld RSMs. BavAuto front splitters. M-Style rear spoiler, tower brace, X-brace. |