Transmission hard to shift and downshifting

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
150,000 MILES • 3.0L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SAMMYRI
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On the Highway 65 at 2,000 RPM's hard shift after 3,000 RPM's sometimes it hard to get out into overdrive.
Dec 24, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like a partially clogged catalytic converter. But to be sure here is a guide to help you test it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run down this guide and report back.
Dec 25, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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