1999 Surburban trans

V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANEWBEGINNING2U
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i have a longer delay in my transmission than normal.This happens when its trying to change from first gear into the second
Jun 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up??

How's the transmission fluid level and condition? If okay -To me its slipping,bring it in and have it further checked out
Jun 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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ANEWBEGINNING2U
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check engine light does not come on. Tranny fluid seems tobe ok. I've own the vehicle for twoyears never had a tune up done on the trans
Jun 23, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets have the transmission serviced, I advise against tranny flushing-just fluid and filter change-try this 1st
Jun 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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ANEWBEGINNING2U
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what is the required volume of fluid dealing in quarts.I was told 7 1/2.
Jun 26, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start it up and let it run for 10mins while you're inside moving the selector gear to gear -than stop keep it running check dipstick level if its not on full mark keep filling it till it hits the full mark-
Jun 26, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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