Engine stops pulling after driving a few minutes

2002 PONTIAC AZTEK
210,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ED HOLLIS
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Starts drives good for five to seven minutes stops pulling. shut the engine off for two to three minutes and it will go again.
Aug 4, 2019 at 11:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Aug 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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