97 740iL - Transmission

Hi there,

I have noticed when I first use my car after it has been standing, for example while I am at work, my car takes a while to change gears.

So when I take off, I can be travelling along and it takes quite a few revs (2,800) to change gears. After one or two gear changes, the transmission acts normally and gear changes as are hardly noticeable.

Generally I like to change gears manually because I don't like to stress a cold engine, as I need to get the revs up for it to change.

Is this something to do with cold trans fluid?

No lights on dash or anything.

At operating tem, it is perfect.

Is this normal?

Any ideas?