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Dear Kabira, I don*t think that having the oil changed has any connection with your current problem. You may have 2 separate problems happening. 1. the speed gauge is not working. 2. The car jumping with shifting gears. I suggest you take it in to have these issues diagnosed. Best of Luck, Amy Mattinat

⟩ Answered on Jul 3rd, 2007 by Amy Mattinat, Owner and Author at Auto Craftsmen Ltd

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Dear Kabira, The oil change should not have affected the other problems that you're having. The vehicle going into gear hard is probably an issue with your transmission. I would suggest that you have a transmission service if you haven't done this recently. Sometimes replacing the transmission fluid can fix this hard shifting problem. It may need more than this, but it's a place to start. The speedometer is either run electronically or by a cable, depending on the year and make of the vehicle. This could also be related to the transmission if it's not getting a proper signal about speed. Take your vehicle to a shop that can diagnose transmission problems and let them know about the speedometer as well. They may be able to fix both. Good luck. Lori Johnson

⟩ Answered on Jul 3rd, 2007 by Lori Johnson, Owner and Instructor at Ladies Start Your Engines

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