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Old May 17, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Some times when I accelerate in my 2000 SE The RPM goes to 3,000 and abruptly engages. What can I do to fix this?
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Old May 17, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Has the transmission ever had a service?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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well my tranny blew last night where should I get it rebuilt?
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I'd aim for ether McDonald'* (good fries) or a reliable trans shop.

Trans shop is probably better..I've heard bad things about McD'*
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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Did you happen to check your fluid before it went? For level and color?

That'* a VERY early failure.

Oh, I vote for trans shop too. None of the 'chain' shops. Ask friends and family. Find a place by reputation.
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I add my vote to take it to a good local tranny shop, rather than a chain or the dealer. I also agree and checking the condition of the fluid. On previous cars, I'd go every other year or so before changing the tranny fluid. Now, I alternate years of drop the pan and change the fluid and filter one year, and a flush the next. Seeing how dark the fluid had become in just one year of normal driving is what prompted this.
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Mc donalds used to have good fries. Got tranny swaped from a totaled 2003 SLE with 25,000 miles for $300. Was swaped out by a student for a local garage.
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Old May 31, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Merrill'spontiac
Mc donalds used to have good fries. Got tranny swaped from a totaled 2003 SLE with 25,000 miles for $300. Was swaped out by a student for a local garage.
hope it has the same gear ratio
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