my transmission isn't shifting out of first gear very good and the speedometer isn't working

1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
193,000 MILES
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MIKE8841
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Some times I have to almost redline it to get it to shift out of first gear. But usually after it shifts the first time it works alright
Dec 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for trouble codes. Make sure fluid is full and clean.
Dec 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM
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