Q: Transmission issues at lower speeds
Hi. I have a well-maintained car with around 85,000 miles on it. It has an issue with the automatic transmission. At speeds around 35-45 mph, the transmission seems to be slipping and cannot shift correctly until I increase or decrease the speed. Do you have any idea what the issue might be and what I should check? Thanks.
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