Engine stops pulling after driving a few minutes

Tiny
ED HOLLIS
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  • 2002 PONTIAC AZTEK
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
Starts drives good for five to seven minutes stops pulling. Shut the engine off for two to three minutes and it will go again.
Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 11:16 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like you either have a clogged filter or a pump issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

How long since you changed the fluid and filter? I would start there.

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

Are there any codes?

Roy
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Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 11:47 AM

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