gear slipping?

2003 ACURA TL
121,330 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DJMARIE
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after car is warmed up and driving notice that as it seems to shift gears that it slips as when accelerating. is this the transmission? or something else?
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May 20, 2016 at 4:34 AM
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HMAC300
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check the transmission fluid first. If it has a dipstick as it may not. if low it can cause this or do a transmission fluid change, but if dark brown or black fluid it is probably going to need a rebuild.
May 20, 2016 at 5:10 AM
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