Shift delay P to D

[wild4stangs]

Greetings all, I am new to the forum. I just purchased a 94 Corolla sedan aith an automatic tranny. This car has high miles (178k) but was a one family car and well maintained. Everything on this car works well, but I do have one question. When you shift from park to drive, there is a slight delay before the gear engages. It seems to drive just fine. Is this something I should have checked out ?

[519]

Welcome to TN.

The transmission might be worn out. It could also be the tranny fluid. check the level and the condition of the fluid.

[Flashmn]

All autotranny cars I have driven, have some sort of delay.

[519]

yeah they all got delay, but if the delay is too long, then theres a problem

[punter]

Yea it is most likley just worn, I had a honda like that, although that took about 5 secs to change. (sucked backing out of drivways)

Check if the gearbox can will hold itself in a low gear when going down a hill, (use 1st or 2nd) my car wouldn't it would just upshift.

[wild4stangs]

Greetings all, thanks for all the responses. I drove the car for over 60 miles, mostly hwy, and it seemed to drive just fine. I guess we will just have to see what happens. I did check the tranny fluid, and it looked reddish, I may just have the fluid and filter changed out for good measure.