is it normal for my car to shift hard the first few miles after a tranny flush?

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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I had been feeling a stutter when the car would shift into second gear so I went to have a flush and now after a couple miles of driving it is shifting hard into gears.
Dec 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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No its not normal sounds like possibly a bad pressure control solenoid especially since it started after the flush.Any codes?Also what size engine do you have?
Dec 6, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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its a 3.4l v6 and not any codes that I know of. I dont know what I'm gonna do if it messed up my transmission. I just need an inexpensive solution.
Dec 6, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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Have you had it scanned for codes?If not have that done most auto parts do that for free.If you have any codes post the exact code numbers.Another thing that can cause hard shifting is a inlet air temp sensor issue.
Dec 6, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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I just went to have it scanned, no codes were found. it shifted hard the whole way there and on the way back it was fine. I have no idea whats going on.
Dec 7, 2011 at 12:06 AM
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I would have a complete pressure test done on the transmission thats where i would start.
Dec 7, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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how much does that usually cost? just so im not gettin ripped off.
Dec 7, 2011 at 12:20 AM
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About a hr shop labor rate also it needs to checked when its cold and acting up.
Dec 7, 2011 at 12:25 AM