1993 Chevy S-10 transmission is faulty

1993 CHEVROLET S-10
171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SK8NSNOW
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When it started to get cold outside my transmission would slip until the truck heated up. Now my truck is in 3000-4000 RPM and going 25 mph when i floor it. Then i would park it and try to drive it but it wouldn't move. 3 hours later i put it in reverse and it backed up a little ways and has a high RPM sound in park. what is the problem? do i need a new transmission?
Mar 2, 2008 at 5:29 PM
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PEAR69
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  Check the fluid level. Make sure the transmission is full. Also, smell the fluid for a burnt odor--you'll know if you smell it. Also, wipe the dipstick off with a white tissue or white rag. Observe the color of the fluid. It should be red. If it is brown-black or tan then the fluid is burnt. You can try changing the fluid and putting in a new trans. filter, but if, when you drain the fluid, there is excessive debris in the fluid you may need a rebuild. Try changing the fluid first.  Now there will be some debris in the fluid, but if there is alot then a rebuild may be in order. Let me know how you make out..
Mar 2, 2008 at 6:26 PM
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