+fireamx,

I forgot you had a stick, changing the tranny oil may help. I've had a about a 50/50 success rate with improved shifting on Jeeps, which are notorious for temperamental shifting.

Just an FYI you might want to see what the dealership is going to charge you for the replacement antifreeze. I see on the MB board that people were being charged $25 a gallon and our car takes nearly 3 gallons. Valvoline Zerex G-05 at the parts dealership is $10.99