Mazda 626 shifting

[AEstud]

what causes hard shifting. The entire car jerks when changing gears. Any ideas of what might be causing this??

[DVSNCYNIKL]

If it's an automatic, you might want to have your torque converter checked. If you have a manual, your clutch might be wearing.

[AEstud]

Could it be shifting at too high of RPM's????

[V.S.]

can't you look at the tach and check?

[AEstud]

tach and check? Whats that? Im fairly new to cars thats mainly why I joined so I could learn as much as possible.

[JD@af]

Originally posted by AEstud
tach and check? Whats that? Im fairly new to cars thats mainly why I joined so I could learn as much as possible.

Your tach (short for "tachometer") is the gauge that displays your rpms.. you should check (i.e. look at) that. I know that the wording was a little confusing. If your car doesn't have a tach, does it sound like the engine is revving higher than usual prior to your shift points (sounds like you drive an automatic-transmissioned car)?

So far, I'm with DVS, it sounds like it's your torque converter (or your clutch if you drive a manual?).

[AEstud]

It is a automatic transmission. Thanks for all the advice, I'll check the tach when Im driving.