Mitsubishi Repair: jerky transmission on mini pajero, change job, pajeros

Question
QUESTION: I have recently bought a Mini Pajero model 2000. Its auto transmission tends to be jerky when cold. I have been going through the column s on the web and therefore feel that perhaps it is a fault of a filter. So what is your advise on it and can you tell me where they install such filters for the auto transmission on the mini pajeros -- Thanks

ANSWER: Shahid: I would have both the fluid and filter changed but also put some transmission conditioner in too when you do this. The fluid and filter works together. But please don't put this off, or else the computer will put the transmission into a 'safety mode" and then the transmission will be stuck in 2 or 3 gear. So find a shop or get someone to change the fluid, filter and add that conditioner. I would also when the pan if off check to see how much metal is in the pan, there will be some but still it is good to check that out yourself. Make sure the pan is cleaned good before it is put back over the new filter, then keep an eye on the fluid. God bless: Linda

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QUESTION: Thank you very much and I shall do as advised. Just wanted to know about the conditioner. What is it ?. Also a friend was telling me that after a 100,000 kms one must change the ATS to a grade III version and in my case since it is still done 74000 kms so I should change with the Grade II. However, I was thinking that perhaps in my case since I am quite close to 100,000 then maybe a mixture of Grade II & III would be best ???

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Shahid: The transmission conditioner is a bottle of something that just helps your transmission I am not sure what is in it. But most parts stores have them, when you are changing the transmission fluid, just add a bottle of that to the change job. It just helps your transmission shift better is all. I know a lot of people believe once the car has a lot of miles on it you should change the weight of the oil. I don't think there is really a need for this other than to sell different grades of oil. I grew up in the 50's and 60's; we had sports cars but not much in the way of different grades of oil. A lot of those cars are still driving down the road. Put in your car whatever the company that made the car says will work. Don't listen to friends, sorry but everyone has their own ideas on things. So decided what you want for your car by checking up with the car company and be done with it. God bless: Linda