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Anonymous Posted on May 15, 2010

WHEN I STEP ON GAS, IT VIBRATES THEN SLOWLY TAKES

When I step on gas it vibrates then slowly takes off when driving it feels like the trans is slipping and dosent seem to shift into 3rd gear. It does get up to 50mph but when I press on the gas the engine seems to race untill it catches up with the speed. Not sure if trans fluid or screen were ever changed. The fluid level ok.

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Take no chances and change the fluid and filter on the van. If that does not correct the problem then you will need to take it to a transmission shop for repairs. Hope this will help you.

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