97 buick skylark transmission slipping


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Old 10-14-07, 02:50 PM
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97 buick skylark transmission slipping

i have a 87 buick that the transmission will slip or jerk at around 45 mph it does this when accelerating and slowing. can you give me any idea of what to check? thanks
 
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Can you clairfy the year, Mary? '97 or '87?
 
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Old 10-15-07, 08:29 PM
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sorry about that it is a 97.
 
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1), check correct fluid level and fill if needed.
2), if trans oil is more than 2 years old, replace oil and filter, then roadtest.
 
 

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