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Automatic Transmission shifts late and rough after warm

Chevy Caprice 1994 w/ new distributor, check engine light comes on and off around the same time that it has trouble getting out of 1st and 2nd gears (automatic). Giving plenty of gas it does shift but lurching forward and not smooth. Doesn't have this problem when cold. Transmission fluid level and quality are fine. I have a 1991 chevy caprice classic, it had been sitting for a few months and I decided to put it on the road. The first 5 miles everything was fine. I had stopped and started again and noticed that it wouldn't shift out of 1st gear until you wound up the rpms about 5 grand. this was the same for 2nd gear also. But the car has no problems down shifting. All fluid levels are good. Could this be a clogged filter problem?

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Try servicing the tranny fluid if not changing the fluid, if the problem has existed too long it may be time for a new tranny.

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AS YOUR CAR IS VERY OLD. THE ENGINE PARTS MUST BE VERY OLD. IN THIS SITUATION EVERY CAR DOSENT WORKS PROPER WHEN THE ENGINE BECOMES HOT. YOU JUST NEED TO CHECK AT CHEVY SERVICE CENTER FOR A BETTER SOLUTION. THEY WILL HELP U BETTER AFTER CHECKING YOUR CAR PERSONALLY.

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NICE DAY

KETAN

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