Q: My transmission is slipping where a lot of times it will not change out in second - 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix

asked by on December 18, 2016

My transmission is slipping where a lot of times it will not change out in second as the rpms will just continue to rise when the pedal is pushed.

My car has 163000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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