Transmission

1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
196,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEIDREM
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Transmission is slow on shifting, rpm's go up to 4000, and getting hot. I do not know if it needs a filter change or a flush, but fluid is black.
Jun 20, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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O ya, I would service the transmission here is a couple of guides that will help you out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

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

You might want to do it again after 50 miles to clean it all out.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Jun 22, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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