Q: HI ALL NEED HELP!97 chevy 5.7L feels like it goes into nuetral after 20mph. 4x4 low light won't change?? Need help plz and thanks!

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HELLO EVERYONE NEED AN EXPERT ON THIS ONE!!, MY 1997 chevy 1500 5.7L feels like it goes into nuetral after 20mph. 4x4 low light won't change?? Need help plz and thanks! Checked all fluids and fuses. Also changed battery. And the transmission filter. Totally stumped.

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