2000 Dodge Durango Slow moving in Rush Hour

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,350 MILES
I have this Dodge Durango and I have the engine light on with the codes reading P 0132, P 0171, and P 0551. I had the oxygen sensor replace twice already and no more black smoke out the exhuast. I now cannot move past 30 mph since it seems like the tranny is going out, whereas it is always serviced. I have problems with accelarating past 30 with the rpms going up and down on me. I push the pedal and I get a little help in this fast paced world. Can you help before I take it back to the local garage?
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 10:13 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the transmission is slipping. Have you checked to make sure the fluid is full?
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Monday, July 13th, 2009 AT 11:55 PM
Tiny
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I found out it was the fuel pump that was going out! When I got below 1/8 tank the fuel pump would act like it was starving for expensive gasoline. Problem sovled. Now I can rejoin the busy life style of the busy and more busy!
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 AT 10:06 AM
Tiny
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I'm glad you got it fixed. Based on your description, I thought the trans was slipping. A fuel pump is expensive, but nothing like a transmission.

Let us know if you have questions in the future, and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.

Joe
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 AT 11:26 AM

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