My car slips out of gear while driving and revs up them some

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
146,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAELZA
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If I hold the gas down more it will catch gears but it will continue to slip out of gear when I stop or just keep driving. it also smokes white and stinks. Any idea's what this means?
Jan 3, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

I would change the fluid and filter in the transmission. The filter may be partially clogged causing these issues.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

As far as the smoking, does the car overheat? White smoke is an indication of a head gasket failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Roy
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