1992 Buick Century Jumpy Transmission

1992 BUICK CENTURY
182,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EVINRUDERIDER
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On my car when your driving down the road, it will lurch and bounce and sometimes seem like the transmission is slipping. It just started to do this within the last 4,000 miles. Any tips?
Apr 13, 2008 at 12:06 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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check tranny fluid
check vacuum lines
check engine operation and if its in need for a tune up
Apr 13, 2008 at 7:19 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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id start by checking the ignition system. usually a bad plug or wire will cause the jerking. easy test is to remove the wires off the coil towers one at a time and look for rust or corrosion, ususlly the problem lies right there.
Apr 13, 2008 at 7:20 AM
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